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Branoff, Theodore J. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1999
Studies the effectiveness of adding coordinate axes to mental rotations tasks. Assesses the effect of the coordinate axes, the effect of pretest sensitization, and interaction between the pretest and posttest conditions. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Engineering Graphics, Engineering Technology, Higher Education, Visual Perception
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Wiebe, Eric N. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1999
Uses Shneiderman's Object-Action Interface model along with the engineering design process as a framework for understanding software interface elements. Provides an educational framework from which instructional materials can be developed. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Engineering Graphics, Engineering Technology, Higher Education, Models
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Connolly, Patrick E.; Sadowski, Mary A. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1999
Proposes a simple approach for including exercises into the freshman level classroom to help first and second semester students approach and solve problems in novel and inventive ways. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Engineering Education, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Technology
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Khonsari, M. M.; Horn, D. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Offers a method for interactive design of objects on a computer. Outlines a method which allows the designer to interact with orthogonal views to construct a three dimensional model of an arbitrary shape. Presents an algorithm based on the Bezier curves to efficiently create smooth curves and surfaces. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Engineering Education
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Bowers, DeLoss H.; And Others – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Presents the results of statistical analyses and interpretations of data obtained from students in two engineering fundamentals courses on an attitudinal survey. Indicates positive and significant improvement in student attitudes toward their own drawing abilities and the importance of drawing in their lives and careers. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Engineering Education
Nuttall, Herbert E., Jr.; Himmelblau, David M. – 1973
In the field of chemical engineering, interactive process models can simulate the dynamic behavior and analysis of chemical processes. DYFLO was the process simulation program selected as a foundation for development of interactive programs for computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in chemical engineering. Interactive Computing and time sharing…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computers
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Rodriguez-Ramos, Walter E. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Advances four propositions in an effort to provide a frame of reference for a new generation of interactive engineering graphics scholars. Suggests the integration of traditional engineering graphics with new production tools such as computer-aided design drafting. Proposes that graphics problem-solving educational opportunities be maximized. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Drafting
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Lynch, Alan; Jenison, Roland – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Demonstrates one method for finding parallel tangents to a cylinder based on geometric properties of the three dimensional representation of the cylinders. Uses rotational transformations to obtain a three dimensional view. Provides a starting point for those studying geometric methods as a lead into computer assisted drafting. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Drafting
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Nee, John G.; Kare, Audhut P. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Explores several concepts in computer assisted design/computer assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Defines, evaluates, reviews and compares advanced computer-aided geometric modeling and analysis techniques. Presents the results of a survey to establish the capabilities of minicomputer based-systems with the CAD/CAM packages evaluated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Duff, Jon M. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Presents current trends in the development of expert systems within the Department of the Navy, particularly research into expert graphics systems intended to support the Authoring Instructional Methods (AIM) research project. Defines artificial intelligence and expert systems. Discusses the operations and functions of the Navy's intelligent…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Beazley, William G. – 1974
Design theory should identify candidate designers, specify design behavior to be measured, and discriminate between behavior of designers and nondesigners. A study evaluated different formats of computerized structural display and data entry to measure design behavior. A program using graph theory as an internal data structure in the computer and…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
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Foster, Robert J. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Argues for a legitimate role of manually expressed engineering graphics within engineering education as a needed support for computer-assisted drafting work. Discusses what and how students should learn as well as trends in engineering graphics education. Compares and contrasts manual and computer drafting methods. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Goss, Larry D. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Discusses coordinate systems, units of measure, scaling and levels as they relate to a database generated by a computer in a spatial rather than planer location. Describes geometric-oriented input, direct coordinates, transformations, annotation, editing and patterns. Stresses that hand drafting emulation is a short-sighted approach to…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Drafting
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Audi, M. S. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Suggests a method of integrating teaching microcomputer graphics in engineering curricula without encroaching on the fundamental engineering courses. Includes examples of engineering graphics produced by commercial programs and others produced by high-level language programing in a limited credit hour segment of an educational program. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Knoblock, Edward W. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Describes the process of planning, designing and implementing a computer-assisted design laboratory to serve both a freshman engineering graphics and a sophomore engineering design course. Discusses some of the impact that this development had on other college facilities. Includes goals, testing, installation, current use, examples of assignments,…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Facilities
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