Title :
Engineering and scientific curriculum issues of including nanotechnology, robotics, life extension and virtual reality in basic requirements
Author :
Han, David ; Naimipour, Kumarss ; Chen, Andy
Author_Institution :
Northeastern Illinois Univ., IL, USA
Abstract :
It is argued that the existing engineering curriculum does not adequately prepare students to confront the technological changes of the 21st century. Accordingly, it is proposed that nanotechnology, robotics, life-extension, and virtual reality be included in the curriculum. It is concluded that the proposed additions to the current curriculum can create an educational environment for future engineers and scientists
Keywords :
computer science education; control engineering education; educational courses; engineering computing; engineering education; nanotechnology; robots; teaching; virtual reality; courses; education; engineering curriculum; life extension; nanotechnology; robotics; scientific curriculum; students; technological changes; virtual reality; Aerospace engineering; Automotive engineering; Costs; Design engineering; Education; Humans; Mathematics; Nanotechnology; Robots; Virtual reality;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1993. Twenty-Third Annual Conference. 'Engineering Education: Renewing America's Technology', Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1482-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1993.405404
