Traces the integration of engineering, humanities, and social sciences from the major objectives of 1955 to present curricula designed to produce the socio-engineer. Predicts future trends in curriculum development reflecting the growing relationship between technology and the values and condition of man. (GS)

Provides a viewpoint regarding the failure in engineering education to realize the most fundamental goals of liberal studies. These authors develop the theme of "transcendental engineering," a conception that bridges the gap between theoretical disciplines of the liberal arts college and practical studies of the engineering schools. (CS)

Presents arguments why science and engineering majors need to take courses in the humanities and why humanities majors need science courses. Suggests that aerospace education serves as an excellent and dramatic example of the correct approach to technological development and cites a sample course. (DC)

Discussed is the narrowness of engineering education in the recent past. A more liberal education for engineers is proposed. The benefits of such an approach, personally, professionally, and to society are described. (CW)

Describes courses designed to develop approaches for teaching engineering concepts, applied mathematics and computing skills to liberal arts undergraduates, and to teach the history of scientific and technological innovation and application to engineering and science majors. Discusses courses, course materials, enrichment activities, and…

The council for the Understanding of Technology in Human Affairs (CUTHA) is a broad-based educational group whose purpose is to promote the understanding of technology and its relationships to society. Provided in this document is a summary of CUTHA's third curriculum workshop which focused on technology for the liberal arts student. The major…

Discussed is the idea of increasing the humanities requirements for chemical engineers. Reported are the results of a survey to determine what other universities are doing about increased general education requirements. A copy of the survey is included. (MVL)

Reviews proposed changes in the humanities curriculum and requirements for engineering and science students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Discusses revisions in terms of preparing students to take decision-making roles in society. Traces previous offerings and states future plans in humanities requirements. (ML)