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Hannah G. Healy; Sarah Manchanda; Kara L. Nelson – Advances in Engineering Education, 2025
Universal design for learning (UDL) is a pedagogical framework intended to promote accessibility and equity in learning environments, especially for students with disabilities. In UDL, instructors provide optionality and flexibility in the learning environment for representation, engagement, and expression, rather than expecting the learner to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Principles, Graduate Students, Engineering Education
Craddock, James N. – 1998
Following a widespread national trend, in 1996, a new two-credit hour course titled "Introduction to Civil Engineering" was introduced at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC). The class has a one-hour lecture per week, and a two-hour lab or small group session. One reason for the introduction of this class was to provide earlier…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Mathematics Education
Schemmel, John J. – 2001
In 1996, a comprehensive project was introduced in the first course of Reinforced Concrete Design, CVEG 4303 at the University of Arkansas. The primary purpose of this project was to highlight issues related to the construction of reinforced concrete elements. This semester-long project involves the design, fabrication, and testing of 8-foot long…
Descriptors: Cement Industry, Civil Engineering, Construction (Process), Course Descriptions
Neumann, Edward S. – Engineering Education, 1981
Describes a two-semester project course required of all seniors at West Virginia University in the Department of Civil Engineering which involves team effort and encompasses four major areas of civil engineering: structures, geotechnical, transportation, and soils. (CS)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Curriculum, College Seniors, Course Descriptions
Metwally, Ashraf – 1995
This paper is a description of a college course in structural design, which in this case serves as the capstone of the program in Civil Engineering Technology at the College of Staten Island (New York). Fourteen weeks of class lecture topics, activities, and assignments are delineated. Coverage includes building codes, loads calculation,…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides
Bakos, Jack D., Jr. – Engineering Education, 1990
Develops a programed approach for developing design projects. Describes the initiation, design experiences, final report, and problems of the approach. (YP)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Cowan, John – Studies in Higher Education, 1978
Described is a study of the feasibility and desirability of offering undergraduates freedom to select the course content in a first year course on the properties and use of civil engineering materials. A report of a series of interviews with students participating in the study is appended. (JMD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Fenves, S. J.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1988
Introduces two courses for developing relevant computer use in a civil engineering department. The sophomore course introduces students to a set of problem-formulation methods and computer-based problem-solving tools. The senior course introduces students to representative, professional quality computer-aided engineering tools. Discusses impact of…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content
Creese, Robert – Engineering Education, 1987
Describes the engineering education program at the Aalborg University Center in Denmark. Details the aims of the program. Outlines the programs and multidisciplinary departments of the university. Explains how students are grouped around projects. Reviews the evaluation process. Examines the attitudes of students in the program. (CW)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education
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Jennings, Alan; Ferguson, J. D. – Studies in Higher Education, 1995
An instructional approach used in a civil engineering curriculum at Queens University of Belfast (Northern Ireland) incorporates development of communication skills into active learning assignments. A "learning from disasters" exercise and two mock public inquiries illustrate the use and benefits of the technique. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills
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White, John A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1975
Describes a two-quarter chemistry course designed to enable civil engineers to perform water analysis studies. (PB)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, Civil Engineering