Journal article
Experience in Implementation of NSF Web-based Technology Projects in Curriculum, Course, and Laboratory Development for First Time ABET Accreditation
American Society for Engineering Education. pp. 01134-12. 2010, pp.01134-01112
01 Jan 2010
Abstract
The new Applied Engineering Technology Program at Drexel University received a first-time program accreditation from the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The self-study team was able to create a thorough and effective plan to assess the processes used for the ABET accreditation. The mission of the program is to provide contemporary students with an academic foundation and practical education in engineering technology through an outstanding curriculum and applied research program, and the participation of our students in one of the nation's most successful cooperative educational programs. Capitalizing on the success of the implementation of Web-based technology in the AET curriculum through the support of NSF CCLI Phase 1 and 2 projects since 2004, the quality of curriculum, course offerings, and laboratory facilities are improved to meet the program mission. The curriculum has been designed to incorporate web-based technology in our coursework: virtual simulation, experiments, and programming. Another successful element of the self-study and site visit preparation process was to document results from the NSF project outcomes to help insure that Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) were being satisfied, as required by the accrediting body. A sample of the graphical tools used to identify, track, collect, analyze, and report various outcomes as they relate to recent graduates of our AET Program is provided.
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- Title
- Experience in Implementation of NSF Web-based Technology Projects in Curriculum, Course, and Laboratory Development for First Time ABET Accreditation
- Creators
- Richard ChiouWilliam Danley
- Publication Details
- American Society for Engineering Education. pp. 01134-12. 2010, pp.01134-01112
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Engineering Leadership and Society/Engineering Technology; [Retired Faculty]
- Identifiers
- 991019173962104721