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Rybak, James P. – Engineering Education, 1984
"Two-plus-two transfer programs" involve teaching lower-division engineering programs at non-engineering institutions, allowing senior institutions to concentrate on upper division courses. The program at Mesa College (Colorado) is described. Suggestions for other institutions are offered. (JN)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Program Content, Program Descriptions
Everett, Melissa – Graduating Engineer, 1986
About 50 students from six Boston area high schools participated in the summer Massachusetts Pre-College Engineering Program (MassPep) at the Northeastern University campus in Boston. The program is designed to guide talented minority students toward college and technical fields. A description of the program is provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Engineering, Engineering Education, High Schools, Higher Education
Covington, David H.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1984
A writing assistance program at North Carolina State University is designed to help students gain the communication skills they need as professional engineers. The program involves teaching, tutoring, advisory services, and workshops on special topics of wide interest. Each of these program areas is discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Program Content
Olds, Barbara M. – 1987
Noting that technically competent graduates of professional schools need additional skills to function effectively in an increasingly complex and global society, this paper describes an innovative program in technical writing developed for undergraduate engineering students at the Colorado School of Mines. The paper first provides background…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Course Content, Educational Innovation, Engineering Education
O'Hair, Michael T. – Engineering Education, 1984
Presents results of two studies, conducted 4 years apart, which reveal trends in 4-year engineering technology (ET) programs. Areas considered include administrative features and programs, funding, faculty, student characteristics and recruiting, retention, placement and follow-up. One trend reported is that ET may be drifting toward and perhaps…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Trends, Engineering, Engineering Education
Dean, Robert B., Ed. – 1985
Sanitary engineering (also known as public health engineering in the United States) covers all fields where engineering activities are more efficient than medical action for dealing with public health concerns. This book focuses on the training of individuals for these fields. Part I provides information on the general organization of training in…
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Developing Nations, Engineering, Engineering Education
Soviet Education, 1990
Briefly describes several joint enterprises between Soviet technical institutes and European firms involved in computer software development and other aspects of technical engineering. Explains the role played by Soviet governmental agencies in sponsoring these joint projects. Describes problems with the projects. Identifies benefits, including…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Economic Development, Educational Cooperation, Engineering Education
