Describes a course designed to: use approaches developed in the study of transport phenomena as a unifying foundation; provide students with an understanding of the design and operation of these proceses; and review particular advantages and limitations of the processes being studied. Course content and teaching methods are included. (JN)

Chemical engineering students were required to create an open-book final examination and to include questions reflecting analytical, synthetic (creative), and evaluative skills. Rationale for the assignment, sample student responses, and how the technique might be profitably adapted to any course on any subject are discussed. (JN)

The zeolite synthesis and modification research program at Cleveland State University (Ohio) is described, including program philosophy and objectives, and research facilities. Also considers zeolite synthesis, adsorption on zeolites, kinetics of adsorption, and zeolite catalysis research. (JN)

The undergraduate fluid mechanics laboratory at Clarkson University consists of three experiments: mixing; drag measurements; and fluid flow and pressure drop measurements. The latter experiment is described, considering equipment needed, procedures used, and typical results obtained. (JN)

Examines what industry needs from engineering education by considering: (1) technology and the marketplace; (2) what industry expects of new graduates; (3) current gaps in the engineering curriculum; and (4) industry's needs for continuing education. (JN)

The Norwegian Institute of Technology has major responsibility for professional continuing engineering education (CEE) in this country. Degrees offered, typical CEE program, CEE program format, publicity for CEE courses, and related topics are discussed. (JN)

Discusses: (1) problems of engineering education; (2) continuing engineering education (CEE); (3) CEE needs of developing countries (updating teacher competence, improving knowledge of professional practices of young engineers, and others); and (4) CEE programs in India (discussing faculty-oriented programs, professional societies programs,…

Describes how to establish and operate a Teaching Company program, highlighting the required interaction between industry and university. Also gives examples of present and past Teaching Company programs in Great Britain and Wales. (Author/JN)

Discusses current and future mathematics requirements of engineers in the United States. Points out that changes in requirements have been accelerated by the computer's role in solving engineering problems as well as the advance of high technology needs in industry and research. (JN)

Discusses the teaching of mathematics to engineers in Italy. The four courses (usually taught during the first two years), the role of computers, and related ongoing activities (such as meetings and the suggestion of conducting mathematical research in an engineering environment) are described. (JN)

Presents an excerpted lecture given by Fred S. Keller, who discusses the nature of personalized instruction (PSI), how MIT began, and PSI experiences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Keller also comments on the implications of MIT experiences for educational reformers and provides his views on related issues. (JN)

Development of a robot simulation program based on geometric transformation softwares available in most computer graphics systems and program features are described. The program can be extended to simulate robots coordinating with external devices (such as tools, fixtures, conveyors) using geometric transformations to describe the…

A brief package of subroutines (which can be typed in 15 minutes) enables a standard Apple II Plus, IIc, or IIe microcomputer to simulate a pen-plotter. Techniques for using this package in introductory engineering graphics courses are described. A sample program (which draws an oblique line) containing the subroutines is included. (Author/JN)

The connection between single phase transport phenomena and multiphase transport phenomena is easily accomplished by means of the spatial averaging theorem. Although different routes to the theorem have been used, this paper provides a route to the averaging theorem that can be used in undergraduate classes. (JN)

Discusses current problems in chemical engineering education at the University of Queensland (including those related to the laboratory, student/staff ration, literacy, motivation, course content, and structural changes). Also describes a proposed plan of the Queensland department to implement a scheme for resource-based education in chemical…