The use of the analog computer to plot the gain frequency of a system under test is presented. Both linear and logarithmic plots are considered. The method is applicable with almost no frequency restrictions when the system under test is simulated on the computer. (SK)

Five authorities on air pollution control summarize the salient recent developments in sampling and measurement of air pollutant particles. (RE)

Offers and discusses five guidelines to use when solving design problems: (1) evolve from simple to complex; (2) use depth-first approach; (3) develop approximate criteria; (4) use "top down/bottom up" designs alternately; and (5) make optimistic assumptions. Four examples illustrate the guidelines. (JN)

Crushed glass and a Rhodamine B solution are used in a one-dimensional optically scanned column experiment to study the dispersion phenomenon in porous media. Results indicate that the described model gave satisfactory results and that the dispersion process in this experiment is basically convective. (DC)

Surveyed engineers to determine their communication needs. Results showed that interpersonal communication, listening behavior, leadership, and group discussion were considered the most important communication skills, while public speaking, interviewing, and parliamentary procedures were considered the least important. (PD)

Donating equipment to universities for research and teaching, having industry engineers teach part-time, and having engineering societies assist universities in evaluating which methods are best for increasing the quantity and quality of engineering graduates are discussed as ways of resolving the current crisis in engineering education. (SK)

Describes four principles to help engineering faculty facilitate high rates of learning: (1) Objective Based Instruction; (2) Absolute Criterion-Referenced Grading Standard; (3) Varied Learning Strategies; and (4) Flexible Time Frames. Illustrates several teaching/learning systems that facilitate the effective applications of these principles. (SK)

Reported is an analysis to determine the real costs of undergraduate student projects and to highlight areas in which economies could be made or efficiency improved. (PB)

Outlined is a philosophy course designed for science and engineering students taught at Purdue University. The course focuses on technology and human values. Includes the rationale, general organization, required books, reading list, evaluation, lecture topics, and suggested essay topics. (DC)

Presented is a literature review of research in engineering education. The major national studies of the twentieth centry are reviewed. The focus of current research is examined. Present research into four areas (students, faculty, curriculum and instruction, and systems) is classified. The importance of engineering educators utilizing research is…

Presents the questionnaire sent to American Society for Engineering Education members concerning graduate study and research. Also lists the names of engineering and technical colleges replying to the questionnaire. (CK)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology fossil fuels program focusses on the science and engineering problems involved in the combustion of fuels and in their high-temperature thermal processing. (BB)

Describes a cooperative project to develop materials for a self-paced, personalized system of instruction (PSI) to be used in core engineering courses offered at six participating colleges. Faculty training in PSI methods, cost effectiveness, and project evaluation are discussed. Four references are listed. (FM)

Describes various aspects of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Colorado, including its history, teaching quality, research programs, and commitment to professional service. (CS)

By providing an example problem in solving sets of nonlinear algebraic equations, the advantages and disadvantages of two methods for its solution, the tearing approach v the Newton-Raphson approach, are elucidated. (CS)