Circumventing Graphical User Interfaces in Chemical Engineering Plant Design

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Title: Circumventing Graphical User Interfaces in Chemical Engineering Plant Design
Language: English
Authors: Romey, Noel, Schwartz, Rachel M., Behrend, Douglas
Source: Advances in Engineering Education. Fall 2007 1(1).
Availability: 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
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2007
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Contract Number: 0405382
0533208
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Visual Aids, Visual Impairments, Assistive Technology, Computer Assisted Design, College Instruction
ISSN: 1941-1766
Abstract: 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.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 8
Entry Date: 2015
Accession Number: EJ1076035
Database: ERIC
Description
Abstract: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.
ISSN:1941-1766