ENGR 4060.001 Technology of Northern Italy

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ENGR 4060.001 Technology of Northern Italy

• May 2009 (Summer Session)
• Instructors Drs. John Veensta (CIVEN) and
• John Nazemetz (IEM)
• Open to All Majors --
• http//biosystems.okstate.edu/ENGR4060

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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

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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, Oil and Gas, Manufacture,
  Textile/Clothing Manufacture,
• Cultural And Architectural Visits (Tentative)
• CaTron 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

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ENGR 4060.001 Technology of Northern Italy

Area for Visit We plan an open C tour/loop
from the US through central and northern Italy
We will fly to Rome and travel by train to
Florence, Bologna/Milan and Venice areas, and
depart from Venice students may extend trip to
other cities, after class ends.
USA
http//worldatlas.com/webimage/
countrys/europe/itfacts.htm
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Costs and Sign-Ups
Tuition1
750 How Much The
estimated cost is Course Expenses2
1,550 Meals, In Country Expenses3
500
Air Fare4
1,100 3,900
Personal5 ???
1 Paid for in Summer Semester. No fees and no
additional charges for out of state residents 2
Paid in Advance - Local expenses include lodging,
most of your meals, local transportation (train,
bus, and boat), and tours. Will be finalized by
Feb 2, 2009. 3 Paid as you go in Italy Will
vary by student taste/preferences, 4This is the
currently offered economy fares, you may find
better/worse prices. 5 Cost of souvenirs,
personal trips, etc not included.
This is an estimate, actual cost may differ
(slightly).

• Sign-up by February 2, 2009 (a 400
  non-refundable deposit is due at sign-up)
• The balance of the local expenses will be billed
  to your bursar account in the middle to end of
  March, 2009.
• Contact Nancy Rogers (Nancy.Rogers_at_okstate.edu)
  or Dr. Ron Elliott (ron.elliott_at_okstate.edu 111
  Ag Hall)

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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 ENGR
  4060 courses in Italy, Brazil, China, and
  Germany).
• For more information, go to http//studyabroad.oks
  tate.edu/ieo.aspx?page120 and/or stop by the
  Study Abroad Office in 060-G Student Union
  Applications open January 21, 2009, 800 a.m.
• CEAT Schools
• As of the time of this writing, there are still
  500-1000 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

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Possible/Probable Cost

• Trip Total Estimated Cost 3900
• Less Study Abroad 500
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  3400
• Less CEAT Assist 500
• 
  2900
• Less Tuition Scholarships 750
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  2250
• Form Available on line Search OSU site for
  Provost Study Abroad
• May be limited availability -- FCFS limited
  available each School

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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 16 Short Pre-Class, Passport, checks, as
  needed
• March 9 General (Group) Travel and Journal
  Writing
• March 23 History and Culture of Italy
• March 30 Italian Language
• April 4 (Sat.) Trip (Vineyard/Winery, Dinner)
  Practice Touring and Journal Writing
• April 13 Italian Architecture
• April 20 Italian Art
• May 4 Short, Final check/Questions,
• as needed

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Course Logistics (2)

• During Trip (Arrive May,10/11, Trip - May 11-23,
  Depart May 24)
• 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

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Course Logistics (3)

• Post-Trip
• Journal Completion/Compellation
• Add Pictures
• Edit as Needed
• Summary Paper 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

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Sample (Last Years) Itinerary

• Link to booklet.doc

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Cotto Veneto
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Betiol Guseppe Cheese Plant
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Wine Production
A Prosecco grape and wine producer
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Florence Waste Recycling
Technology in solid waste management - Florence
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Le Torri
Making olive oil with a cold press
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Veneta Cucine Spa
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API Plastics
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Grain Mills
Power behind an Old Grain Mill
Power behind a New Grain Mill
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Museo dela Bonifica
San Dona di Piave Learning how the Veneto was
reclaimed from swamp land
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Venice Flood Gates Construction
Taking a boat ride to visit the construction of
the Venice flood gates
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Venice San Marco
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Venice Rialto Bridge
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Florence Duomo
Florence from hilltop (Duomo in Distance)
Duomo Basilica
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Florence History of Science Museum
DaVinci Drawing of gears
Galileos objective lens
Retrieved from http//www.imss.fi.it/
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Bologna University of Bologna
Group outside U of B Engineering Campus
Departmental sign in building
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Bologna
Medici Library
Medici Library
Two Towers
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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.htm
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• 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

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

• Visas 35 - http//www.esteri.it/visti/rilasci
  o_eng.asp
• Selected Sites
• Kansas City - Honorary Vice Consulate Address
  New Brotherhood Building, 753 State Ave. Suite
  102 - Kansas City, KS 66101Tel.
  0019132812222Fax [phone]E-mail
  rserra_at_wycokck.org
• Denver - Honorary Vice Consulate Address 7325
  South Jackson Street - Centennial, CO 80122Tel.
  0013032249927Fax [phone]E-mail
  italyconsulcolo_at_msn.com
• Houston - General Consulate Address 1300, Post
  Oak Boulevard, Suite 660 - Houston, TX
  77056Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]Website
  www.italconshouston.orgE-mail
  houston.italcons_at_itwash.org

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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 students at Rome airport and
  provide travel to depart 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.

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Travel Logistics (3)

• Lodging
• All Lodging During Course will be Pre-arranged
• Double Occupancy
• CaTron Campus and Overnight Stays in Rome,
  Florence, Bologna/Milan (tentative)
• Meals
• Many (but not all) Meals will be Pre-arranged
  During Course
• Some Evening Meals Will Be At Students
  Discretion
• A Listing of Meals (and at whos expense) Will Be
  Provided in Final Itinerary ( March 1)
• All Alcohol will be at Individual Expense

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Eating near CaTron
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Boschettos
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Eating in Tuscany
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Eating in Venice
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A Café in Murano
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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

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Travel Logistics (4)

• Communications
• Internet/e-mail Available in CaTron 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

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CaTron Base
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GMO Lab at CaTron
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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.

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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

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Miscellaneous

• International Travel
• Do NOT Expect US Culture and Behavior
• You are a Visitor/Guest, Be a Good One
• Speaking Louder in English Wont 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 Groups Experience
  Will be Dropped from Class/Accommodations

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

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In 2005 2006

• 6 Pre-trip classes, withassignments.
• 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.

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Locations

• Venice 9 days
• Florence 3 days
• Bologna 1 day