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Feisel, Lyle D.; Schmitz, Ronald J. – Engineering Education, 1979
Among the benefits derived from a detailed curriculum analysis is the actual analysis process itself. Creating a curriculum diagram can lead to better understanding of what can and should be taught. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Hull, Daniel M. – Engineering Education, 1979
A curriculum research and development project is described. The project, sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education, is intended to develop and test a curriculum for training energy conservation and use technicians. (BB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Energy Conservation
Sharples, Kent – Engineering Education, 1977
Briefly reports on the structure and evaluation of an individually-paced, two year civil engineering technology curriculum sponsored by a National Science Foundation grant. The written modules progress linearly with support media presentations. Students in the self-paced program generally outperformed lecture-based students on cognitive…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Engineering Education
Schon, James F. – Engineering Education, 1977
The lack of consistency and uniformity throughout California concerning program and course objectives, titles and content, prompted the study reported in this article. Community colleges statewide were included in the study. Curricular characteristics of engineering technology and industrial technology programs were recommended and definitions…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Problems
Cady, K. Bingham; And Others – Engineering Education, 1988
Discusses the restructuring of the graduate program to accommodate emerging fields in engineering. Notes half of the graduate degrees Cornell grants each year are M.Eng. degrees. Offers 12 specialties: aerospace, agriculture, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and nuclear engineering; computer science, engineering physics; geological…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Morgan, Robert P. – Engineering Education, 1989
Compares two engineering education reports which urge the following needs and emphases: attract and retain minorities, retain students already in engineering school, and allow students to enter the engineering program at various levels. Criticizes the Office of Technology Assessment's report and supplies prescriptions for the future. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Cranch, Edmund T.; Nordby, Gene M. – Engineering Education, 1986
Assesses the current state of engineering education, citing both strengths and deficiencies of current curricula. Poses questions about extending programs beyond four years and dual-level accreditation (bachelor's and master's) programs. Presents four alternative solutions to the future evolution of accreditation, voicing a need for a national…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, College Science, Curriculum Development
