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Pepino, Lyle F. – Engineering Education, 1975
Describes an Occupational Technology Curriculum, designed to meet the widely divergent needs of individuals already employed in industry or business who desire to upgrade a present skill or acquire a new one. The curriculum is structured so that half of the credits required for the associate degree are free electives and half are required core…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Associate Degrees, Curriculum, Higher Education
Hull, Daniel M. – Engineering Education, 1979
A curriculum research and development project is described. The project, sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education, is intended to develop and test a curriculum for training energy conservation and use technicians. (BB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Energy Conservation
Alden, John D. – Engineering Education, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum, Degrees (Academic), Engineering Education, Labor Force Development
Wojciechowski, William A. – Engineering Education, 1975
Describes the technical programs of the Community College of the Air Force, and provides a sample technology curriculum. (MLH)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Higher Education, Military Personnel
Bordoloi, Kiron C.; Cole, Joseph D. – Engineering Education, 1979
The success of two engineering and technology-oriented secondary school programs is discussed. Also presented is the Man Made World and the Technology-People-Environment at two suburban high schools. (BB)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Engineering Education, Program Descriptions, Science Course Improvement Projects
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
Gourley, Frank A., Jr.; Fountain, Benjamin E., Jr. – Engineering Education, 1975
Describes the engineering technology programs of the North Carolina Community College System. The 16 curricula classified as engineering technologies are offered in 34 institutions for a total of more than 100 separate programs. (MLH)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Engineering, Engineering Education
Brown, Donald V. – Engineering Education, 1977
Describes the educational programs at the Institute Technologico de Costa Rica. The engineering technology curriculum is based on the results of a nationwide study to identify critical areas of industrial need. The programs are designed for six semesters with scheduled work experiences within the school year. (MA)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology, Higher Education
Cavano, Arthur T. – Engineering Education, 1975
Describes a three-quarter program offering English, mathematics, and physical sciences, which is designed as remedial instruction for academically high-risk students who plan to enter two-year technical programs. (MLH)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Higher Education, Low Achievement, Postsecondary Education
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
Ernst, Edward W. – Engineering Education, 1989
Discusses the Undergraduate Curriculum Development in Engineering program. Provides a short history of the program. Describes 10 curriculum projects ranging from engineering design to industry participation. Each program is encouraged to develop: analytical ability, ability to innovate and synthesize, integrating ability, and contextual…
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Engineering
Ackermans, S. T. M.; Trum, H. M. G. J. – Engineering Education, 1988
Discusses a two-year masters program; one year of lecture and practical training, and a second year on a supervised design task in an industry or development laboratory. Reviews the emphases of the curriculum. Describes the two paths to engineering careers in the Netherlands. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
