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Wilcox, John R. – Science, Technology & Society, 1987
Describes a course offered at Manhattan College which examines some of the ethical problems particular to the field of engineering. Considers religious perspectives on the nature of work and technology. Places special emphasis on case studies. (TW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Mitcham, Carl – Science, Technology & Society, 1987
Describes a course offered at Polytechnic University (New York) which is designed to provide an introduction to professional engineerig ethics as presented through the history of engineering, codes of conduct of professional societies, case studies and hypothetical situations. (TW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
National Society of Professional Engineers, Washington, DC. – 1986
This document is intended to serve as a resource for state societies of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in the preparation of action plans targeted at legislative changes in support of engineering education. The results of action taken recently by various state legislatures in response to NSPE state society activities are…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Lewis, Courtland – Engineering Education, 1987
Contains the text of an interview with the director of the Engineering Research Center (ERC) at the University of Delaware. Discusses interdisciplinary engineering research and its effects on traditional academic engineering. Describes the development and progress of the Delaware ERC, including eight recommendations for developing and operating…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Cooperative Programs, Engineering Education