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Domholdt, Lowell C. – American Metric Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Engineering Education, 1974
Metrication and the process of metric changeover in the United States are discussed; preferred terms and units of measure are specified. (DT)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Mathematics Education, Measurement, Metric System
Klingeman, Peter C. – 1976
This pamphlet gives definitions and symbols for the basic and derived metric units, prefixes, and conversion factors for units frequently used in water resources. Included are conversion factors for units of area, work, heat, power, pressure, viscosity, flow rate, and others. (BB)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Measurement, Metric System, Science Education
Berrett, Paul O. – Engineering Education, 1977
Actions of ASEE's Ad Hoc Metrication Coordinating Committee are described. Recommendations for colleges concerning the changeover from customary units to SI units are listed. (DT)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Berger, Roger W. – Engineering Education, 1977
A short history of United States metrication is given. Some differing implications for industrial engineers are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, History, Mathematics Education
Johnston, Norman B. – Engineering Education, 1977
The seven base units of SI are described, characteristics of SI are reviewed, and some problems with the system are identified. (DT)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Wandmacher, Cornelius – Engineering Education, 1977
Benefits of using the metric system, especially for showing dimensionally related concepts and constraints, are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Sandor, George N. – Engineering Education, 1975
Outlines the academic responsibilities connected with the nation's transition to the metric system and indicates how these responsibilities relate to the general task of problem solving. (GS)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedYoungquist, Gordon R. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1976
Discusses the results of a survey of U.S. Chemical Engineering Departments to determine established policy concerning the use of SI units in courses and plans for future implementation of the SI system of units. (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Kroner, Klaus E. – Journal of Engineering Education, 1972
The metric system will soon be adopted in the United States. Engineering college educators can play a major role in this revision. Various suggestions are listed for teachers, authors and others. (PS)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Curriculum, Educational Responsibility, Engineering Education
Meriam, J. L. – Engineering Education, 1977
Selected rules for the consistent use of SI units are presented. (DT)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instruction, Mathematical Vocabulary
