Important points are that invention and innovation are important elements of technological change, that creative engineering and innovation can be encouraged, and that understanding of the innovation process can be taught on an interdisciplinary base. Course involves developing a project to solve one of the important problems in the world today.…

Describes a course planned to integrate aspects of nine different disciplines in an attempt to solve a common problem. Senior and graduate students with different backgrounds participated in the course with favorable results. Suggestions are listed for those who propose to teach a similar course. (PS)

Describes a course offered in an engineering college to make students conscious of environmental considerations. The format includes lecture, student projects and critiques or term papers. A reference list is included. (PS)