CULMINATE: CUstomized Laboratory using MIcrocontroller for New Automotive Technology Education

该项目是一项变革性的努力，将利用印第安纳州立大学(ISU)汽车工程技术(AET)、计算机工程技术(CET)和机械工程技术(MET)课程的综合资源，以提高教学效率和学生的就业能力。项目任务包括：1)创建特定于应用的课堂硬件和实验模块；2)加强三个工程技术课程的实践学习；3)提高教学效率和教职员工之间的合作；4)改进课程，以更好地响应行业的劳动力需求；以及5)增加多样性。使用定制的教育微控制器板和一整套共同开发的教材和实验项目，学生将利用动手实验室进行基于微控制器的、与汽车相关的测量和控制教育。CET学生将获得微控制器应用解决现实世界问题的实践经验；AET学生将使用专门设计的实验室设备学习基本的汽车微控制器管理、控制和传感器功能；MET学生将进行新的实验室实验，以帮助可视化抽象的静力学和动力学概念。该项目的跨学科方法不仅将使学生为未来就业所需的知识和技能做好更好的准备，还将为他们的团队工作提供重要的经验，这是满足当今行业需求的宝贵经验。该项目还可以作为全国跨学科课程/实验室发展的典范。

This project is a transformative effort that will leverage the combined resources of the automotive engineering technology (AET), computer engineering technology (CET), and mechanical engineering technology (MET) programs at Indiana State University (ISU) toward enhancing teaching effectiveness and student employability. Project tasks include: 1) creating application-specific classroom hardware and lab modules; 2) enhancing hands-on learning in the three engineering technology programs; 3) improving teaching effectiveness and collaboration among faculty members; 4) enhancing curriculum to better respond to workforce requirement in industry; and 5) increasing diversity. Using a customized educational microcontroller board and an inclusive suite of co-developed teaching materials and lab projects, students will engage microcontroller-based, automobile-related measurement and control education using hands-on laboratories. CET students will gain practical experience in microcontroller applications solving real-world problems; AET students will learn basic automotive microcontroller management control and sensor functionality using specially designed laboratory equipment; MET students will have new lab experiments to help visualize abstract statics and dynamics concepts. The project's interdisciplinary approach will not only better prepare students for the knowledge and skills needed for future employment, but also provide significant experience for them to work in teams, a valuable experience for today's industry needs. The project can also serve as a model for interdisciplinary curriculum/laboratory development nationwide.