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This project deals with the computer control of a servomechanism using a C-based graphical programming. The speed and position of a servomechanism is controlled by a digital PID controller. The difference equation of the PI controller is obtained from the transfer function and the digital controller is implemented by the graphical Programming method. In the position control application of servomotor the proportional controller is used but in speed control application of servomotor proportional controller can reduce the steady state error if the load is not applied. In the loaded condition, the steady state error increases which is eliminated by the use of the integral controller. So by using the PI controller we can attain the actual speed equal to the desired speed in spite of the load variations. During the development of the graphical control software, the PCI-1200 DAQ card is used for the real time control. Square and triangular reference wave signals are produced by the proposed software, which greatly simplified the hardware configuration. The control system developed in this project is an alternative to very expensive commercial experimental sets, and this technique can also be used to develop computer based experimental sets for the other fields of engineering.

This paper describes some background about the MIS as a course, MIS as a specialty and the relationship between MIS and IMIS in China. Based on the survey of Chinese universities selected by random on Internet, it reveals the domestic arguments about MIS course in the curriculum in IMIS specialty. Having analyzed the development of this discipline in China, the paper proposes different ways to provide MIS course in IMIS.

An experiment using educational games has been conducted in France with first year engineering students to develop their understanding of what sustainable farming is. We have devised a game that models the impact of grazing practices on landscape dynamics and compared a board version and a virtual one. The game appears to be more efficient in developing the desire to learn more and stimulating players’ imagination than in teaching precise scientific knowledge. The game does not take the place of the classical courses. It introduces them. Finally, there is not any competition between the board game and the computerized one ; the board game is more relevant to start the educational process, the second allows more possibilities to experiment different ways of management.

This paper presents research related to a new methodology for teaching, which combines a brain wave interface to the computer with multimedia to create neurological learning tools.

Technology continues to profoundly impact daily lives. It is therefore imperative that all students receive comprehensive, high quality education in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) from adequately trained teachers. In order for students to pursue STEM career, achieving high scores on standardized science and math exams is critical. Unfortunately, science labs often make use of antiquated technology that fails to tap the potential of modern technology to create and deliver exciting lab content. As a result, students are turned off by science, fail to excel on standardized science exams, and do not consider STEM as a career option “Revitalizing Achievement by using Instrumentation in Science Education (RAISE)” project is a partnership between Polytechnic University and four New York City (NYC) high schools. Project RAISE seeks to enhance students’ academic achievement by using computerized data acquisition and sensor-based equipment in science labs. RAISE seeks to excite students about STEM and help them comprehend challenging scientific concepts. The authors argue that the modern science lab must integrate technology into the curriculum. This paper presents a description of the RAISE project, together with some of the sensor-based experiments which are currently in use in the “living environment” science lab. Lessons learned from year-one of the program as well as improvements made for the second year are also presented.

In this paper we present a newly developed computer aided learning technique for the Engineering students. The proposed methodology assumes that each student has easy access to well equipped computer lab of the university or his own personal computer, connected to the internet. Document based teaching material is developed by a team of instructor and the software developer, which enables knowledge self-assessment. Typical examples demonstrate the applicability of this system. The purpose of this paper is to explore, with illustrations, the extent to which such benefits can be achieved in practice.

Since June 2004, C.L.A.M. has introduced a language test for accreditation for University students wholly created, administered and delivered in electronic format. C.L.A.M.’ s target users include mainly University students who need to take a test in a foreign language, such as English, German, French and Spanish to get credits for their linguistic competence in receptive skills (i.e. listening and reading comprehension, including grammar and vocabulary). In the last exam session, almost 300 students per day were evaluated in a multimedia lab with 50 PCs connected by an Intranet. During the four annual exam sessions, students can log into on-line simulations and exercises via C.L.A.M. website (also available via

Web-based collaborative platforms appear to show significant potential for improving teaching and learning productivity and flexibility at Third Level. Two pilot studies were conducted at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), one within TCD and one between TCD and the University of Reading to explore pertinent planning, operational, technological and organizational issues with a view to identifying pointers for the future in relation to planning and implementation from student, lecturer and administrative perspectives.

This paper describes the experiences acquired and the goals of the European project Web Advanced Learning Technology, WebALT, in developing a multilingual showcase of exercise problems in mathematics to be used by university students.

Errors in engineering can cause sometimes serious results. But as practice shows there is impossible to avoid them absolutely. The aim of engineering education is to minimize the probability of errors in design and exploitation of engineering equipment.