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Kong, Yi; Douglas, Kerrie A.; Rodgers, Kelsey J.; Diefes-Dux, Heidi; Madhavan, Krishna – Journal of Engineering Education, 2017
Background: The concepts of size and scale in nanotechnology are difficult for most beginning engineering students to grasp. Yet, guidance on the specific aspects of size and scale that should be taught and assessed is limited. Purpose: This research sought to empirically develop a framework for size and scale conceptualization and provide a…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education
Eckley, Wayne; Nelson, George W. – Journal of Engineering Education, 1972
Summarizes the discussions at the conference under the topics, Objective Criteria for the Future" and Teaching Concepts Basic to Nuclear Engineering." Includes comments from personnel representing universities, industries, and government laboratories. (TS)
Descriptors: College Science, Conference Reports, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Neal, James P. – Journal of Engineering Education, 1972
Describes the conduct of a one-semester laboratory course for electrical engineering sophomores through the use of rack-mounted instruments and printed circuits. Concluded there was greater student and instructor interest and creativity in both lectures and laboratory. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design, Educational Programs
Flammer, Gordon H. – Journal of Engineering Education, 1972
Describes the design and management of a Feasible Ideal Instructional System (FIIS) in contrast with the present instructional system. Indicates that the FIIS is not a figment of pure imagination, but entirely practical in education. (CC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Engineering Education