This course introduces graduate students and advanced undergraduates to coal science and technology. Topics include: (1) the nature and occurrence of coal, (2) its chemical and physical characteristics, (3) methods of cleaning and preparing coal, and (4) processes for converting coal into clean solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels, as well as coke.…

This course concentrates on a rigorous development of the multicomponent transport equations, boundary conditions at phase interfaces, and volume-averaged transport equations for multiphase reacting systems. (BB)

Electrical engineering students at the University of Essex have been following as an integral part of their degree program, a credit course at the Open University. The effects of introducing a multimedia independent learning package into a conventional university are examined, the evaluation method is discussed, and differences in student…

Describes an electrical engineering program in which assignments have been computerized to individualize out-of-class work. (SL)

Over the next five years the training of engineers in machinery and instrument construction should be accelerated to match the pace of scientific and technological progress and the further raising of the political ideological level of Soviet specialists. (Author)

Reviews the responsibilities of the maintenance engineer in the sound economic management of a physical plant. (SL)

Describes ten different forms of advertising that have been used to recruit scientists and engineers to residential postexperience courses. Reports the results of a survey conducted to assess the relative cost-benefit of each advertising method in attracting adult students to specialized postexperience courses. (EM)

Reviews the New York Academy of Sciences conference on expanding the role of women in engineering and the sciences, particularly chemistry. (SL)

This article is concerned with the report of a panel of national experts on continuing education. The panel recommended that continuing education courses for industrial workers and college faculty be offered on campus. They cited motivation problems and the need for tangible rewards for employees taking courses. (MA)

The lack of consistency and uniformity throughout California concerning program and course objectives, titles and content, prompted the study reported in this article. Community colleges statewide were included in the study. Curricular characteristics of engineering technology and industrial technology programs were recommended and definitions…

Describes the educational programs at the Institute Technologico de Costa Rica. The engineering technology curriculum is based on the results of a nationwide study to identify critical areas of industrial need. The programs are designed for six semesters with scheduled work experiences within the school year. (MA)

Bachelor of engineering technology (B.E.T.) programs were created in response to the need for graduates who are ready for productive industrial jobs, not for graduate school. It is suggested that there should be communication between the engineering technology and the traditional engineering faculties to provide strong educational programs. (MA)

Defines "Techlish" as a wordy, awkward form of English prevalent in technical reports. Supplies numerous verbose examples and suggestions for avoiding this downfall. (CP)

Reviews norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing. (SL)

Argues that educational focus is stronger and clearer with educational competencies rather than with educational objectives. (SL)