The Development of Systems Thinking in Engineering Education: An Interdisciplinary Model.

Fordyce, Derek

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ERIC Number: EJ380840

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Development of Systems Thinking in Engineering Education: An Interdisciplinary Model.

Fordyce, Derek

European Journal of Engineering Education, v13 n3 p283-92 1988

Argues that systems thinking can be developed by experiential learning activities which complement both intradisciplinary projects and technical knowledge inputs. Discusses the development of systems thinking, the form of engineering curricula, and assessment. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Programs, Systems Approach, Systems Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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