Describes a combustion laboratory facility and experiments for a senior-level (undergraduate) course in mechanical engineering. The experiment reinforces basic thermodynamic concepts and provides many students with their first opportunity to work with a combustion system. (DH)

The Quality of Engineering Education Project Task Force on the Undergraduate Engineering Laboratory used questionnaires to gather information/opinions (from academia, industry, and professional societies) on the laboratory's value and objectives. Findings and recommendations are presented and discussed, including one encouraging cooperation with…

Questionnaires were sent to 152 engineering technology institutions with English composition directors to determine types of writing programs offered to undergraduates, role of technical writing in such programs, and how they differ from writing programs in liberal arts institutions. Findings from the 90 responding institutions are presented. (JN)

This study was undertaken to assess the freshman and sophomore curriculum requirements of engineering schools and to develop guidelines to improve junior college pre-engineering curricula. (BB)

Reviews and discusses objectives of the humanities and social science (HSS) component in undergraduate engineering programs, examining variations in HSS requirements among engineering disciplines. Also suggests some innovative approaches intended to resolve the conflict between the objectives and the current reality in engineering curricula. (JN)

Presented is a review of institutions offering baccalaureate programs in engineering technology. (SL)

Describes a three-credit elective course at Notre Dame, Design of Environmental Health Control Systems, offered to senior civil engineering students and graduate students in health engineering. (CS)

Provides a checklist for microprocessor laboratories and outlines the programs offered at Milwaukee School of Engineering, where students are introduced to two microprocessor elective courses. (CS)

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)

Describes a survey in which 95 higher education institutions offering baccalaureate degrees in engineering technology indicated what type of administrative structures are used in their engineering technology program. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of administering both engineering and engineering technology programs under the same…

Describes an experimental engineering education program being conducted at the University of North Dakota which integrates freshmen students into upper class activities. Emphasis is on real engineering problems considered to be important. (SL)

Discusses some of the reasons in favor of hiring non-Ph.D's to teach undergraduate engineering courses. Also presents results of a survey at the United States Merchant Marine Academy to determine student opinions on the importance of a doctorate to teaching. Results indicate non-Ph.D's earned a higher rating. (BC)

Presents a sample study assignment given in a first year mechanics course that allows students to work in a simplified design mode. The assignment exposes them to an "open-ended" problem requiring a combination of creativity, analytical skills, and group interaction. (BC)

Discusses several reasons for requiring senior design projects in electrical engineering technology (EET). Describes the senior design project program in EET at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Lists points to consider regarding management of a projects program for faculty engaged in or contemplating such an approach. (CS)

Cautions physics instructors to be aware of the "hidden curriculum" or what it is that causes students to study more for a grade than for mastery learning. The problem of the hidden curriculum is also discussed as it applies to the personalized system of instruction. (SA)