DocumentCode
968850
Title
Educating the renaissance engineer
Author
Geppert, L.
Volume
32
Issue
9
fYear
1995
fDate
9/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
39
Lastpage
43
Abstract
Curricula focused on breadth and flexibility, streamlined master´s programs, and stronger emphasis on computing and communication skills are some of the approaches universities are taking to educate engineers for success. The author discusses the needs of industry relative to engineering education. The author then discusses the new style courses being introduced in American universities to meet the requirements of industry. The European view on engineering education is briefly discussed
Keywords
educational courses; engineering education; America; Europe; communication skills; computing skills; engineering curricula; engineering education; industry requirements; Communication industry; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Electrical engineering; Engineering management; Europe; Human resource management; Knowledge engineering; Physics; Power engineering and energy;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.406462
Filename
406462
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