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| Engineering Education | 8 |
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| Ellis, R. A. | 1 |
| Erdmann, Charlotte A. | 1 |
| Fenves, S. J. | 1 |
| Finan, William | 1 |
| Frey, Jeffrey | 1 |
| Ingram, D. S. | 1 |
| McCoy, J. D. | 1 |
| Van Valkenburg, Mac | 1 |
| Woods, Donald R. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 5 |
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Engineering Education, 1989
Summarizes the report of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Commission on industrial productivity, "Made in America: Regaining the Productive Edge." Provides six comments on the report's implications of the role of engineering education. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Change, Engineering, Engineering Education
Van Valkenburg, Mac – Engineering Education, 1989
Discusses recent approach at undergraduate engineering curriculum emphasizing bringing some engineering courses to freshman and sophomore levels. Summarizes several examples of the approach at various institutions throughout the country. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Engineering
Frey, Jeffrey; Finan, William – Engineering Education, 1991
Looking at the "total educational, cultural and professional environment" of Japan's engineers, the authors note that the Japanese approach education as a lifelong process. Engineering education in Japan is described as an integration of preuniversity preparation, university education, and postgraduate continuation of education in…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Cultural Influences, Engineering Education, Engineers
Woods, Donald R.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1979
Describes an attempt on the part of an engineering faculty to develop problem-solving skills in its undergraduate students. It includes a course description in problem solving. (SA)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Style, College Students, Engineering Education
Fenves, S. J.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1988
Introduces two courses for developing relevant computer use in a civil engineering department. The sophomore course introduces students to a set of problem-formulation methods and computer-based problem-solving tools. The senior course introduces students to representative, professional quality computer-aided engineering tools. Discusses impact of…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content
Erdmann, Charlotte A. – Engineering Education, 1990
Stressed is the importance of helping students to become independent of their instructors in gathering information. Information-gathering skills are enumerated and teaching methods are suggested. A brief annotated bibliography and definitions of materials are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Engineers, Higher Education
Ingram, D. S.; McCoy, J. D. – Engineering Education, 1990
A course designed to teach library research skills to engineering students is described. Discussed are the objectives, method of instruction, student performance, and evaluation for this course. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Engineers, Higher Education
Ellis, R. A. – Engineering Education, 1987
Reports on the trend toward the leveling off of the production of baccalaureate-level graduates in engineering during the 1985-86 academic year and the rise in doctoral degrees. Provides a state-by-state, institutional breakdown of engineering degrees and engineering technology degrees. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Degrees (Academic), Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
