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Feisel, Lyle D.; Schmitz, Ronald J. – Engineering Education, 1979
Among the benefits derived from a detailed curriculum analysis is the actual analysis process itself. Creating a curriculum diagram can lead to better understanding of what can and should be taught. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
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
Bailie, R. C.; Wales, C. E. – Engineering Education, 1975
Describes an approach which integrates experiential learning with the study of subject matter. The foundation of this program is a systems design called SAM, Self-Actualized Model. Presents design details of the program and an initial evaluation. (GS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Remer, Donald S. – Engineering Education, 1980
Documented are the development and results of a course in engineering management. The course incorporates experiences in engineering management problem solving in actual field situations. Student teams function as consultants for a paying client over a two-semester period. (RE)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, College Curriculum, College Programs, Curriculum Design
Gershon, J. J. – Engineering Education, 1977
Summarizes curriculum guidelines for the following engineering technologies: chemical, industrial, mining, petroleum, nuclear, civil, mechanical, electrical, automotive, and manufacturing. In a few years, these Engineering Council for Professional Development committee guidelines are intended to become the criteria by which programs will be judged…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
Abbrecht, Peter H. – Engineering Education, 1973
Discusses the engineering science degree program of the University of Michigan which includes a premedical option capable of preparing students for medical school admission. (CC)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Career Opportunities, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Beaufait, Fred W. – Engineering Education, 1991
Examines the rates of attrition for undergraduate engineering students by addressing the following issues: ease of transition from high school to college; relevance of basic science coursework to engineering curricula; emphasis on management within general education component; improvement of academic advising schemes; development of universal…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education
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
Fromm, Eli; Quinn, Robert G. – Engineering Education, 1989
Presented is a blueprint for restructuring the first two years of the engineering curriculum. Four new concepts for the first two years are discussed: (1) the mathematical and scientific foundations of engineering, (2) fundamentals of engineering, (3) the engineering laboratory, and (4) the professional and personal enrichment program. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Engineering
Cady, K. Bingham; And Others – Engineering Education, 1988
Discusses the restructuring of the graduate program to accommodate emerging fields in engineering. Notes half of the graduate degrees Cornell grants each year are M.Eng. degrees. Offers 12 specialties: aerospace, agriculture, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and nuclear engineering; computer science, engineering physics; geological…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Morgan, Robert P. – Engineering Education, 1989
Compares two engineering education reports which urge the following needs and emphases: attract and retain minorities, retain students already in engineering school, and allow students to enter the engineering program at various levels. Criticizes the Office of Technology Assessment's report and supplies prescriptions for the future. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
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
Murr, L. E. – Engineering Education, 1988
Expresses the opinion that education has overemphasized the written word and needs to move back to the oral tradition. Warns that Americans are trained to use the left brain whereas much of engineering needs right brain processing. Gives perspectives to improve engineering education. (MVL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, College Science
Troxler, G. William – Engineering Education, 1989
Discusses the relative roles of engineering and engineering technology. Questions where the baccalaureate engineering technology graduate fits within the engineering field. Lists four methods to improve marketing engineering to potential students and the public. Presents job production and the international picture. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Employment Opportunities