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Rybak, James P. – Engineering Education, 1984
"Two-plus-two transfer programs" involve teaching lower-division engineering programs at non-engineering institutions, allowing senior institutions to concentrate on upper division courses. The program at Mesa College (Colorado) is described. Suggestions for other institutions are offered. (JN)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Program Content, Program Descriptions
Evans, D. L.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1990
Summarized are definitions, trends, and the change in the views of design in engineering education since the 1950s. Four decades of report conclusions are reviewed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Design, Educational History, Educational Trends
Culver, Richard S.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1990
Described are the rationales for the Engineering Practices Introductory Course Sequence (EPICS) program at the Colorado School of Mines, and the McMaster Problem-Solving (MPS) program at McMaster University. The professional development model used in these programs is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Objectives, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Mayfield, Lewis G. – Engineering Education, 1987
Reviews the recent history of the National Science Foundation's funding of engineering research and the Engineering Research Center program. Discusses the selection, review and evaluation of centers. Criticizes the systems approach to engineering. Highlights the importance of engineering practice and the opportunities for research. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Financial Support
Ernst, Edward W.; Lohmann, Jack R. – Engineering Education, 1990
National Science Foundation support for instructional innovation in design curriculum is discussed. Programs that illustrate diverse approaches to teaching design are described. A list of programs given engineering curriculum development awards in 1988 and 1989 is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Design, Engineering Education
Thayer, Rosemary J. – Engineering Education, 1990
Described is a elementary science program whose goal is to motivate young people in science and promote the importance of scientific thinking and literacy. The importance of students taking math and science courses in elementary school and the need for involvement of engineers with schools is discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Elementary School Science, Mathematics Education
Engineering Education, 1989
Responses from six engineering professors to a previous article about teaching engineering ethics are presented. Programs at several schools are described. The need to teach ethics to engineering students is reinforced. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Engineering Education, Ethical Instruction
Grebski, Wieslaw; Eisenberg, Elliot R. – Engineering Education, 1990
Described is a project where undergraduate engineering students worked with industry to produce isometric assembly drawings that showed the assembly process used in the production of various products. The drawings were produced using computer-assisted design software. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Engineering Education, 1989
This special section includes 15 articles which examine trends in cooperative research, compare Japanese practices to see what the U.S. can learn from economic competition, and review an innovative trans-national continuing education effort in Europe. Several model programs involving companies, universities, and government agencies are discussed.…
Descriptors: College Science, Comparative Education, Continuing Education, Cooperatives
David, Edward E., Jr.; Willenbrock, F. Karl – Engineering Education, 1988
Reexamines the recommendations of "A National Action Agenda for Engineering Education." Cites at least one exemplary effort related to each. Covers the overburdened curriculum; practice oriented graduate programs; design, manufacturing, and construction; instructional laboratories; faculty pool, professional development for faculty;…
Descriptors: College Preparation, College Science, Construction (Process), Curriculum Design
