DocumentCode
789380
Title
Refreshing curricula
Author
Watson, G.F.
Volume
29
Issue
3
fYear
1992
fDate
3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
31
Lastpage
35
Abstract
A movement aimed at reforming engineering school curricula, called the Synthesis Coalition, is discussed. The coalition is introducing design projects at the outset and weaving math, basic science, engineering science, multidisciplinary, and humanities courses throughout the four-year program. In all, the coalition has some 70 projects in various stages of preparation. Several of them are aimed at attracting a steady supply of qualified degree candidates by reaching out to precollege students. Other modules are aimed at teaching teachers-preparing them for reformed curricula and high-tech classrooms.<>
Keywords
educational courses; engineering; Synthesis Coalition; basic science; design projects; engineering school curricula; engineering science; humanities courses; mathematics; multidisciplinary courses; precollege students; qualified degree candidates; teaching; Design engineering; Education; Educational institutions; Weaving;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.123325
Filename
123325
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