An engineering ethics course is described which utilizes laboratory exercises to bring students into more intimate contact with their profession. (BB)

Using the hydrolysis of crystal violet dye by sodium hydroxide as an example, the theory, apparatus, and procedure for a laboratory demonstration of tubular reactor behavior are described. The reaction presented can occur at room temperature and features a color change to reinforce measured results. (WB)

Explores the various expressions, in French, based on the phrases "clockwise" and "counter-clockwise" and used in scientific and technological fields. (AM)

Discussed is the utilization of salinity-gradient energy as a potential source of power. Detailed are the scientific principles, potential sources, latest research, and environmental effects associated with this alternative energy source. The future prospects are addressed. (BT)

Describes how the home toilet tank can be used as either a classroom problem or experiment that provides a simple introduction to process control. (HM)

Presents some classic titles useful to the beginning English-French technical translator. (AM)

The role of optimization in mathematical, physical, biological, social, and management sciences is examined. A plea is made for giving optimization a central place in the mathematics education of scientists and technologists. (Author/MK)

Suggests an alternative system of measurement to be used in engineering, which provides theoretical insight and leads to definitions of dual and analogous physical quantities. The system is based on the notion that the dimensional product of three fundamental quantities should be energy. (GA)

The technical writing exercise described here requires the student to write a technical manual. The assignment is the last project of a technical writing course and brings into focus the total course content. (BB)

The Transportation Training and Research Center of the Polytechnic Institute of New York is discussed, along with some issues that must be considered when interdisciplinary research is to be performed at an academic institution. (BB)

Data are presented from a survey of engineering colleges throughout the U.S. The data are categorized according to geographical regions. Information is presented on campus costs, engineering department costs, faculty salaries, student enrollment, curricular costs, and facilities and equipment. (BB)

This study shows that the single best predictor of success of an engineering student is the high school class standing. (BB)

Describes the role of The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in providing guidance activities for students. Discusses structional organization, goals, and guidance activities for engineering and technical and professional societies. (MA)

Discusses a course in the literature of technology, team-taught by the English and engineering departments, which emphasizes the "two-culture" phenomenon (science vs. the arts). (MLH)

Describes a computerized evaluation procedure in which faculty members select from an item bank those items on which they will be rated by their students. (MLH)