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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 14
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Circumventing Graphical User Interfaces in Chemical Engineering Plant Design
Romey, Noel; Schwartz, Rachel M.; Behrend, Douglas; Miao, Peter; Cheung, H. Michael; Beitle, Robert
Advances in Engineering Education, v1 n1 Fall 2007
Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) are pervasive elements of most modern technical software and represent a convenient tool for student instruction. For example, GUIs are used for [chemical] process design software (e.g., CHEMCAD, PRO/II and ASPEN) typically encountered in the senior capstone course. Drag and drop aspects of GUIs are challenging for students with little or no visual acuity. We report on the use of several innovations to circumvent such aspects of GUIs.
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Visual Aids, Visual Impairments, Assistive Technology, Computer Assisted Design, College Instruction
American Society for Engineering Education. 1818 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 412-624-6815; Fax: 412-624-1108; Web site: http://advances.asee.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 0405382; 0533208
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