Describes an ecology-engineering course in which students investigate the environmental impact created by the production and marketing of a consumer product. (CP)

Describes eight experimental courses in a series called the Man Series, instituted at Purdue University to improve the social dimensions of engineering education. Each course is team taught by engineering, humanities, and social science faculty members and is interdisciplinary in nature. (MLH)

Describes graduate training geared specifically to prepare students for work in industry. Reports on schools offering such a program, and outlines the major characteristics of each school's curriculum. (GS)

Describes the experimental apparatus and method for the study of magnetic vector potential (MVP). Includes a discussion of inherent errors in the calculations involved, precision of the results, and further applications of MVP. (GS)

The New York Agricultural Teachers' Association Vice-President for Agricultural Mechanization relates his involvement in curriculum development, teacher improvement, program coordination, and service school activities. Vice-presidents for special areas increase the relevance of professional improvement conferences and improve relations with…

Explains the components of an open learning system and describes such systems in the United States, Poland, Britain, and France. Enumerates developments in the United States and Canada that may lead to open learning in continuing engineering studies. (GS)

Describes a program designed to answer the emotionalism and sensationalism propounded by the broad spectrum ecologist. Courses include the areas of government, agriculture, economics, engineering, and natural resources. (GS)

Describes a course designed to provide each student the opportunity to participate in research. Outlines the objectives formalized in a course hierarchy and presents the mini-project approach used to meet the needs of the students. (GS)

Reports on a National Science Foundation survey of 360 selected graduate departments at doctorate granting schools. Analyzes the 1974 increase in graduate science and engineering students in terms of specific fields, and projects future trends in engineering, the physical sciences, and biology. (GS)

Objectives of teaching mathematics to engineering and science students are defined, and the role of the computer, especially the interactive terminal, in achieving these objectives is discussed. (SD)

Presents the belief that the engineering laboratory is well suited to improving student communication skills as well as mathematical, creative, and manipulative skills. Outlines objectives, instructional strategies, and methods of evaluation. (GS)