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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
Engineering Education, 1989
Responses from six engineering professors to a previous article about teaching engineering ethics are presented. Programs at several schools are described. The need to teach ethics to engineering students is reinforced. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Engineering Education, Ethical Instruction
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
Bordogna, Joseph; And Others – Engineering Education, 1987
Discusses the need to integrate management and technology in engineering education programs. Describes the undergraduate management and technology program at the University of Pennsylvania. Outlines both the four-year and five-year options, describing two integrative courses that were developed specifically for the program. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Economics Education

Tannock, James D. T. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1991
Examines practical applications for the suitability of two different approaches to quality management within engineering education. One utilizes quality systems standards as typified by a specific industrial process that ensures an effective production system. The other applies the notion of total quality management emphasizing a process of…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Quality, Engineering Education