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ENGR 4060.001 Technology of Northern Italy: 

ENGR 4060.001 Technology of Northern Italy May 2007 (Summer Session) Instructors: Drs. Carol Jones (BAE) and John Nazemetz (IEM) Open to All Majors -- http://biosystems.okstate.edu/ENGR4060

Agenda: 

Agenda Welcome Introductions Course Goals and Logistics Location of Visit/Tours Course Schedule and Requirements Pre-Trip, Trip, Post-Trip Logistics Costs/Scholarships, Sign-Ups, … Travel Logistics/Responsibilities Q & A

Course* Goals: 

Course* Goals Provide On-Site Glimpse of Italian Technology and Culture Visits to Industrial and Cultural Sites Technology Visits (Tentative) Plastics, Construction, Glass Manufacturing, Wine Production, Shoe Manufacture, Olive Oil Production, Information Sciences/Product Identification, Food (Cheese) Processing, Cabinet/Furniture Manufacture, 15th and 21st Century Corn Mills, Water/Wetlands Management, Automobile (Lamborghini) Manufacture, Textile/Clothing Manufacture, … Cultural And Architectural Visits (Tentative) Ca’Tron Architecture, Art Museums, Science Museums, Palaces, Canal/Barge Travel, Walking Tours of Florence/Venice, … Immersion in Italy (Public Transportation, Restaurants, Cafes, … Student Selected/’Free’ Time Activities * NOTE: Course meets all OSRHE standards for Course/Credit Hours

ENGR 4060.001 Technology of Northern Italy: 

ENGR 4060.001 Technology of Northern Italy http://worldatlas.com/webimage/ countrys/europe/itfacts.htm Area for Visit We will be based out of the Ca’Tron International Campus near Venice. From the campus, we will take day and overnight trips to Venice, Florence and other locations in Northern Italy.

Course Logistics (1): 

Course Logistics (1) Pre-Trip Six (6) Class Meetings Planned for Spring Semester Tentatively Planned for Five (5) Monday Evenings and One (1) Saturday – Day of Meetings Subject to Change to Accommodate Students in Course Feb 12 – General (Group) Travel and Journal Writing Feb 26 – History and Culture of Italy Mar 12 – Italian Language Mar 31 (Sat.) – Trip (Vineyard/Winery, Dinner) – Practice Touring and Journal Writing Apr 9 – Italian Architecture Apr 23 – Italian Art

Course Logistics (2): 

Course Logistics (2) During Trip (Arrive May 5/6, Trip - May 7 – 20) Visits to Industrial and Cultural Sites Prearranged Group Tours/Presentations Travel by Charter Bus, (Public) Trains, Boats/Ferries, and Busses Students Will Keep/Write Journals of Experiences and Observations Daily Journal Entries Expected Each Student Will Research A Site/Industry before Leaving US and Will Provide ‘Expertise’ to Other Students Regarding Site/Industry during Trip

Cotto Veneto: 

Cotto Veneto

Betiol Guseppe Cheese Plant: 

Betiol Guseppe Cheese Plant

Wine Production: 

Wine Production A Prosecco grape and wine producer

Florence Waste Recycling: 

Florence Waste Recycling Technology in solid waste management - Florence

Le Torri: 

Le Torri Making olive oil with a cold press

Veneta Cucine Spa: 

Veneta Cucine Spa

API Plastics: 

API Plastics

Grain Mills: 

Grain Mills Power behind an Old Grain Mill Power behind a New Grain Mill

Museo dela Bonifica: 

Museo dela Bonifica San Dona di Piave Learning how the Veneto was reclaimed from swamp land

Venice Flood Gates Construction: 

Venice Flood Gates Construction Taking a boat ride to visit the construction of the Venice flood gates

Venice: San Marco: 

Venice: San Marco

Venice: Rialto Bridge: 

Venice: Rialto Bridge

Florence: Duomo: 

Florence: Duomo Florence from hilltop (Duomo in Distance) Duomo Basilica

Florence: History of Science Museum: 

Florence: History of Science Museum Galileo’s objective lens Da’Vinci Drawing of gears Retrieved from: http://www.imss.fi.it/

Bologna: University of Bologna: 

Bologna: University of Bologna Group outside U of B Engineering Campus Departmental sign in building

Bologna: 

Bologna Two Towers Medici Library Medici Library

Course Logistics (3): 

Course Logistics (3) Post-Trip Journal Completion/Compellation Add Pictures Edit as Needed Summary/Reflections on Experiences Technical Observations Comparisons to US Culture and Technology Lessons Learned Due by mid-July (for Summer Grade Submission) Grade Based on Pre-Trip Participation and Research, Trip Behavior, Journal, and Post-Trip Summaries

Costs and Sign-Ups: 

Costs and Sign-Ups Sign-up by February 2, 2007 (a $400 non-refundable deposit is due at sign-up) The balance of the local expenses (approx. $800) will be due March 30, 2007. Contact: Dr. Ron Elliott (ron.elliott@okstate.edu; 111 Ag Hall) Tuition $ 597 How Much: The estimated1 cost is: Local Expenses3 1,200 Air Fare 1,100 Total $2,897 3Local expenses include lodging, most of your meals, local transportation (train, bus, and boat), and tours. Cost of souvenirs, personal trips, etc not included. 4This is the high range of currently offered economy fares. 1This is an estimate, actual cost may differ. 2No fees and no additional charges for out of state residents.

Scholarships Available: 

Scholarships Available International Experience Scholarships OSU There was an offering of such scholarships in the fall, with all of them being spoken for fairly quickly, but this is ADDITIONAL funding that has been made available.  I believe that the scholarships are in the amount of $500 for short-term study abroad (such as the May 2007 ENGR 4060 courses in Italy and Germany). For more information, go to http://studyabroad.okstate.edu/ieo.aspx?page=120 and/or stop by the Study Abroad Office in 060-G Student Union CEAT Schools As of the time of this writing, there are still $500 scholarships available for students in the following majors (first come / first served ‘til the numerical limit of scholarships in each major is reached):             Biosystems Engineering             Civil & Environmental Engineering             Electrical & Computer Engineering             Fire Protection & Safety Technology             Industrial Engineering & Management Student/Financial Aid Can be Used for the Course

Travel Logistics (1): 

Travel Logistics (1) Passports and Visas All Travelers MUST Obtain Passports Begin Process NOW !! Passport Offices – Department of State -- http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html First Passport ? http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html Passport Photos Can be Taken and Assistance Provided by the Study Abroad Office in 060-G Student Union US Citizens Do Not Need to Obtain Visas Foreign Nationals May Need Visas

Visas – Non-US CitizensWho Needs One - http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp : 

Visas – Non-US Citizens Who Needs One - http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp Visas – 35 - http://www.esteri.it/visti/rilascio_eng.asp Selected Sites Kansas City - Honorary Vice Consulate Address: New Brotherhood Building, 753 State Ave. Suite 102 - Kansas City, KS 66101 Tel.: 0019132812222 Fax: 3216525 E-mail: rserra@wycokck.org Denver - Honorary Vice Consulate Address: 7325 South Jackson Street - Centennial, CO 80122 Tel.: 0013032249927 Fax: 2249930 E-mail: italyconsulcolo@msn.com Houston - General Consulate Address: 1300, Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 660 - Houston, TX 77056 Tel.: 001713 8507520 Fax: 8509113 Website: www.italconshouston.org E-mail: houston.italcons@itwash.org

Travel Logistics (2): 

Travel Logistics (2) Air Travel Students will schedule and pay for their own flights, but we will provide help with reservations if needed. We will pick up and return students to the Venice airport or train station. Students are free to spend additional time in Europe following the completion of the class, and may choose to fly out of a different city.

Travel Logistics (3): 

Travel Logistics (3) Lodging All Lodging During Course will be Pre-arranged Double Occupancy Ca’Tron Campus and Overnight Stays in Florence, Bologna (tentative) Meals Many (but not all) Meals will be Pre-arranged During Course Some Evening Meals Will Be At Student’s Discretion A Listing of Meals (and at who’s expense) Will Be Provided in Final Itinerary ( ~ March 1) All Alcohol will be at Individual Expense

Slide30: 

Eating near Ca’Tron

Boschetto’s: 

Boschetto’s

Eating in Tuscany : 

Eating in Tuscany

Eating in Venice: 

Eating in Venice

A Café in Murano: 

A Café in Murano

Travel Logistics (4): 

Travel Logistics (4) Packing and Luggage Pack Light – Laundry Facilities Will Be Available Be Prepared to ‘Tote’ All of Own Bags Additional Advice at Course Meeting 1. Medical Considerations Proof of Internationally Valid Health Insurance Will be Required for Trip Fitness – Touring Requires Walking (~ 2-3 Miles per hour of walking tours) Should Begin Fitness Program to Assure Ability Bring All Needed, Likely Needed (Prescriptions, Non-Prescription) Not All Medical Conditions May be Able to Be Accommodated Participants Will be Asked to Self-Reveal Medical Conditions Prior to Trip

Travel Logistics (4): 

Travel Logistics (4) Communications Internet/e-mail Available in Ca’Tron Facilities Most, if not all Hotels will have (may be a charge) Often Best to Use Asynchronous Communication Methods European Cell Phones are Different Frequencies than US Can Rent Phones, if Needed Phone Cards May be Best Parents (if you tell them) will Have All Phone Numbers, Itinerary

Ca’Tron Base: 

Ca’Tron Base

GMO Lab at Ca’Tron: 

GMO Lab at Ca’Tron

Travel Logistics (5): 

Travel Logistics (5) Dress Industrial Tour Preparation Closed-Toe Shoes, Safety Glasses, No Dangling Clothing/Accessories, No Skirts, Shorts Some will be ‘Dirty’, Some May Smell Like Money Cultural Cathedrals May/Will Ban Visitors in Short Skirts, Shorts, Short Shorts, Bare Shoulders,… May Require Head Covering (Women) We Will Respect their Rules/Culture.

Travel Logistics (5): 

Travel Logistics (5) Language Learning Some Basic Italian Will Help Language Will Be Addressed in Class Additional Preparation is Recommended Rosetta Stone (Both Dr. Nazemetz and Jones Have) Other Materials (OSU Library) Many (Younger) Italians Will Speak English Best if you Try to Speak Italian, Be Polite, Patient, Humble

Miscellaneous: 

Miscellaneous International Travel Do NOT Expect US Culture and Behavior You are a Visitor/Guest, Be a Good One Speaking Louder in English Won’t Help Communication Embrace the Differences, Enjoy the Culture Group Travel Meeting Schedule/Plans Will Be Expected Need to be ‘On-Time at Location’ Flexibility/Compromise is Key to Group Harmony Pre-Plan/Carry Snacks/Water, … Individuals Compromising the Group’s Experience Will be Dropped from Class/Accommodations

Questions: 

Questions

Slide44: 

ENGR 4060: Italy Goal: Provide a foreign learning experience with a strong technical component to engineering students, which may be applied to graduation requirements.

Objectives: 

Objectives Study historical and current engineering and technology in northern Italy Develop a familiarity with the general history and culture of northern Italy Become proficient in European travel

In 2005 & 2006: 

In 2005 & 2006 6 Pre-trip classes, with assignments. 13 days in country, 12 of organized activities. 15 students in ’05 16 students in ‘06. About even split between technical and cultural. Technical tours stressed food, manufacturing and environmental engineering. Students graded on journal and written assignment.

Locations: 

Locations Venice – 9 days Florence – 3 days Bologna – 1 day