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| Eng Educ | 7 |
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| Avtgis, Alexander W. | 1 |
| Carlson, A. Bruce | 1 |
| Cutchins, M. A. | 1 |
| Dorsey, B. R. | 1 |
| Hill, Louis A. Jr. | 1 |
| Holstein, Edwin J. | 1 |
| LaPatra, J. W. | 1 |
| McCrary, S. E. | 1 |
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LaPatra, J. W. – Eng Educ, 1970
When an engineering researcher changes from his work on things to research on people, he faces an array of new ethical questions, and a new view of scientific objectivity must be developed for the study of man and society. (IR)
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Engineering Education, Mathematical Models, Problem Solving
Avtgis, Alexander W. – Eng Educ, 1970
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Laboratory Procedures
Cutchins, M. A.; McCrary, S. E. – Eng Educ, 1970
The author asserts that most of the failures associated with technological progress are due to poor systems engineering, not to poor device engineering. (Editor)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Institutional Role, Management Systems
Eng Educ, 1969
Proposes preparation of urban engineers through interdisciplinary systems engineering research in order that technology may be applied to urban problems such as transportation, environment, and housing. Summary of report by the Urban Engineering Study Committee. Complete report available at
Descriptors: Engineering Technology, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Problem Solving
Hill, Louis A. Jr. – Eng Educ, 1969
Explains how a standard electronic computer function helps 2-man student teams solve engineering problems assigned as homework. The MOD function increases students' learning rate, helps them to understand theory and obtain correct answers in a system where a major percentage of their grades is based on homework results. (WM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Engineering Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Homework
Dorsey, B. R. – Eng Educ, 1969
Points to need for engineers with broader educational backgrounds who can join other professionals to deal with modern social and environmental problems. Adapted from address delivered to Engineering College Administrative and Research Councils at 77th Annual ASEE Conference, June 24, 1969. (WM)
Descriptors: Educational Background, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Holstein, Edwin J.; Carlson, A. Bruce – Eng Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Environmental Education, Experimental Programs, Graduate Study
