Interdisciplinarity and Systems Thinking: Some Implications for Engineering Education and Education for Industry.

King, Mary C.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Interdisciplinarity and Systems Thinking: Some Implications for Engineering Education and Education for Industry.

King, Mary C.

European Journal of Engineering Education, v13 n3 p235-44 1988

Examines reasons for dissatisfaction with the limitations of single-discipline approaches to engineering education. Considers the development of a systems-based interdisciplinary course. Provides an example at the University of Bradford. (YP)

Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Programs, Systems Approach

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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