Title :
Engineering education in Europe
Author :
Duggan, Terry V.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Portsmouth Polytech., UK
Abstract :
The characteristics of engineering education in Europe in general are presented and compared to engineering education in the United Kingdom. Issues relating to the type of engineers required for an integrated Europe, the comparison of the technicians and engineers in Europe, and the importance of enterprise in the initial formation and continuing education are discussed. The importance of international cooperation and industrial links for improving engineering education in an integrated Europe is outlined.<>
Keywords :
education; engineering; Europe; United Kingdom; continuing education; engineering education; industrial links; international cooperation; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Engineering education; Engineering profession; Environmental economics; Europe; Industrial training; Permission; Problem-solving; Systems engineering and theory;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
