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Friedly, John C. – Engineering Education, 1976
Described and assessed is the Interdepartmental Program in Engineering at the University of Rochester which allows engineering students the opportunity to design their own curriculum. (SL)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Engineering Education
Kauffman, David – Engineering Education, 1980
A survey of 142 of the 272 U.S. colleges and universities that offer engineering programs for the 1977-78 school year is presented. Data are collected and tabulated on semester hours and percentage of schools requiring various courses for freshmen in engineering. A few major findings from the data are included. (SMB)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Freshmen, Computers, Core Curriculum
Strange, Jerry D. – Engineering Education, 1980
Discusses reasons for including differential equations in the required course of study for engineering technology (ET) students. Briefly describes mathematics requirements of the ET Division of the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton. Provides an outline of their differential equations course for ET students. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Degree Requirements
Smith, David B. – Engineering Education, 1973
Discusses the graduate engineering management program of Drexel University, including student characteristics, program objectives, academic requirements, and course options. Indicates that the program serves the demand for management talent by providing students with skills different from those of conventional programs. (CC)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Programs
Recker, W. W.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1974
Discusses the conduct of a civil engineering program at both graduate and undergraduate levels with emphases placed on complex environmental and social problems of contemporary society. Indicates that students are provided with the ability to understand goals, formulate problems, pose alternative solutions, and test the results in the real world.…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Core Curriculum, Educational Media, Educational Programs
Burr, A. A.; Sandor, G. N. – Engineering Education, 1974
Discusses the characteristics of the Rensselaer design educational programs which emphasize the use of computer-oriented laboratories and linear algebraic equations as analytical tools. Effects of the Sloan Foundation grant are studied. (CC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Core Curriculum, Course Objectives, Educational Programs
Hull, Daniel M.; Pedrotti, Leno S. – Engineering Education, 1986
Discusses the historical background of technical education. Assesses future directions including probable areas of need. Defines tasks to be performed and outlines needed skills and abilities. Proposes a training curriculum and considers articulation of high school and postsecondary education. (JM)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College Science, Core Curriculum, Engineering Technology
