The Infusion of Socio-Humanistic Concepts into Engineering Courses via Horizontal Integration of Subject Matter.

Huckaba, Charles E.; Griffin, Ann

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Infusion of Socio-Humanistic Concepts into Engineering Courses via Horizontal Integration of Subject Matter.

Huckaba, Charles E.; Griffin, Ann

Chemical Engineering Education, v17 n2 p74-76 Spr 1983

Describes development of an interdisciplinary engineering course called "Social Aspects of the Technical Decision Process." Course content includes such interdisciplinary topics as alternative energy, ecology, and urban planning, which represent traditional engineering concepts. However, social and historical dimensions are built into topics. Instructional strategies are also described. (JN)

Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Education, Social Sciences

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