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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
Rogers, Thomas – Science, Technology & Society, 1987
Describes a course offered at California Polytechnic State University which is intended to acquaint students with broad value topics concerning science and technology, especially problems and opportunities technologies raise in social, political, economic, and physical environments. (TW)
Descriptors: College Instruction, 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
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
Osborne, Roger; And Others – 1979
The first (exploratory) phase of the Learning in Science Project focused on science teaching/learning in the Form 1 to 4 level (ages 10 to 14) and sought to identify problems and difficulties in several areas. Provided in this paper are comments obtained during structured/unstructured interviews (from teachers, headmasters, science advisers, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Carrick, Tessa – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Deals with the practical assessment of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in Great Britain with regard to the requirements set forth in biology syllabi. Addresses the requirements of the British National Criteria for assessment of experimental skills, the assessment framework, and the principle of positive achievement. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Cognitive Development, Course Content
Hurry, Lynn Boyd – 1980
Various individuals have expressed the opinion that South African school children are insufficiently trained in environmental education. This study is an attempt to assess the situation in secondary schools under the control of the Transvaal Education Department. Special attention is paid to the teaching of biology and geography as vehicles for…
Descriptors: Biology, Conservation Education, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives