Showing papers on "Engineering education published in 1973"

Television as a Tool in Off-Campus Engineering Education

Abstract: Television has recently been very successfully applied to Engineering Extended Learning. This paper will review the use of this medium by the University of Florida, Colorado State University, Stanford University and the University of California, Davis Campus. Factors examined in the paper are: 1. Extent and type of system 2. Need served 3. Number and type of students 4. Cost of system a. total per student served b. cost to student 5. Results and reaction to the system The paper particularly emphasizes the University of California system and includes a report on the results of the first year of operation of a singularly successful system for bringing graduate education to the full time working engineer at reasonable cost and high quality.

Beyond the bridge

Abstract: Using an actionable research approach, researchers and practitioners can collaborate in research to inform advocacy for and development of interventions that seek to reduce inequality in educational outcomes. This process was used at an elite public university to examine the limitations of a summer bridge program and inform the development of an intervention model that provided comprehensive academic and social support for underrepresented students enrolled in engineering and, after a pilot test, other programs at the Midwest University (MU). This article discusses the process leading to the Engineering Academy bridge program, summarizes the research on the pilot test, and describes how the results were used by administrators to advocate for the continuation of the Engineering Academy. Currently, support from the National Science Foundation and MU’s general fund is being used to adapt the intervention for biology, math, and other fields at MU’s College of Liberal Arts.

Polymer Science and Engineering Education in the United States.

Abstract: Results of a survey of polymer science and engineering course credits and programs and degrees in polymer science and engineering available in the United States.

University education in computer measurement and evaluation

Abstract: we are to fully master the technology of data base s " and less complex forms of computerize d files too, then we must be able to do the following : 1. Identify all the distinct attributes of this particular type of system (databases = D B hereafter), which may be important at some time to some users. 2. Measure, directly or indirectly, with a known degree of accuracy, any of these attribute s for a particular DB or a class of data bases. The author of this paper believes that this can be achieved through a set of basic " softwar e " concepts which he has called " datametrics " (measures relative to the understanding of dat a structures). At present writing, datametrics is a raw manuscript consisting of about 40 basic datametric concepts as applied to EDP systems in general : for example programs, data bases, EDP hardware , methods and techniques etc. As an exercise in the further development of datametrics, and to satisfy a need to show the possible application of datametrics in the specific field of data bases, this paper is written. The ideas herein are of a speculative and preliminary nature and must be read critically. Data Base Attribute Specification Using " Datametrics " Page Reference Cod e Introduction 1 Reliability related datametrics 2 Redundancy Ratio : compression ratio, record redundancy 1. 1 Algorithmic detection of error, probability 3 1. 2 Algorithmic correction probability for a DB 4 1 .3. 1 Comparative DB error detection/correction 5 1 .3. 2 DB Reliability measure 6 1. 4 DB Maintainability measure 7 1. 6 DP Repairability & Serviceability 8 1. 7 DB Availability measures 9 1. 8 DB Attack probability 10 1. 9 DB Security measure 1 .1 0 DB Integrity, DB survival probability 1 .1 1 DB Accuracy measure 11 1 .1 2 MEASURES OF FLEXIBILITY 12 2. 1 DB Logical Complexity (absolute/relative) DB Built-in flexibility 13 2. 2 DB Portability 14 2. 6 DB Compatibility 15 2. 7 Final Comments on DB Datametrics 1 6 References, and " datametrics " papers overview 17 It seemed appropriate to make it more readily available to computer scienc e educators, so the Workshop organizers approved submission of the paper to the SIGCSE Bulletin. I found i t very informative and interesting. I feel many of our members will also find this a very enlightenin g paper. I …

Undergraduate Coherent Optics Laboratory

Abstract: Teaching coherent optics from an engineering viewpoint in a laboratory for undergraduate electrical engineering students has been an exciting and motivating experience. The philosophy, objectives, and experimental contents of this undergraduate laboratory offer a possible exposure for our undergraduates to modern coherent optics. We report in this paper on an undergraduate engineering laboratory in this field. The basic philosophy and objectives of the chosen experiments are briefly described. A few examples of the experiments are illustrated. An overall laboratory evaluation and concluding remarks are also given. In short, it is found from the response of the students that the laboratory is exciting, motivating, and stimulating. Generally, the students favor having this coherent optics laboratory.

Engineer Shortage—A Myth That is as Bad as A Guile

Abstract: The public warnings of a present and future Engineer Shortage and indiscriminate encouragement of youngsters into an engineering career is a mistake They ignore the realities of the supply and demand economy and are contrary to best interests of the public and the profession since the best of engineering is not possible in a condition of oversupply of engineers Let us instead provide for a quality control limitation of entry into the profession by an honest guidance program of selection based solely on high motivation and probability of competence Paralleling this effort, we should redesign the profession so as to upgrade the professionalism of engineering education and the legal and economic recognition of engineers with a net goal that all engineering work affecting public life, health, and property be legally reserved for only such engineers The first step toward that goal is to now provide honest guidance and filtration at the entrance to the profession

Civil Engineering History: An Appraisal

Abstract: The National Bicentennial is less than 4 years away and ASCE has sparked the formation of a special committee by the Engineers Joint Council with the mission of preparing a series of programs so that engineers can make a significant contribution to the great celebration of 1976. Perhaps by then American civil engineers will recognize and fully appreciate the value of the history of their profession and perhaps our engineering schools will teach full courses in civil engineering history. If so, civil engineering will be a more rewarding profession to its members and a more respected profession to the public.

Cooperation between Engineering Societies and Engineering Schools in Continuing Education Programs

Abstract: Engineering societies such as the IEEE have long held a close concern for, and have had a formal impact on engineering education. Only recently, however, have societies taken a programming interest in continuing professional education. The continuing education interests of engineers generally are represented in the Continuing Engineering Studies Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. This organization is continuously seeking ways to offer better programs to more engineers, at locations and times convenient to the working engineer, and at reasonable cost. The inter-relationship of the engineering societies, educational associations and universities and colleges in continuing engineering education is discussed. An example of an integrally cooperative program, the "Professional Certificate Program," now under development at UCLA, is described in detail.

Continuing Engineering Education by Video Tape

Abstract: This paper describes an industrial training program designed to bring continuing engineering educational programs to several thousand engineers distributed in plants over a wide geographical area on a flexible time schedule, using a practicing engineer's time effectively and efficiently while utilizing good teaching and learning techniques. Using video tape as the teaching media and supplementing this with textbooks, especially developed studying guide materials, visual aids designed for TV presentations, and an associate instructor at the plant location to act in a resource capacity, a successful engineering personnel educational program has been developed economically that can be used at any plant location. Other industries could utilize the techniques described to bring quality engineering-updating programs to the majority of their engineers, as could universities, to take graduate-level programs to locations distant from the campus at a time convenient to the engineers involved.

Instructional Media for Continuing Education

Abstract: The problem is to identify the existing and prospective components and systems of instructional media in order to match the needs of continuing education. A general statement of need relative to continuing studies in engineering education was expressed four years ago in the Journal of Engineering Education (58: 367-446, 1968). It was recommended that increased attention be paid to strengthening functional relationships between continuing education and the programs of engineering schools, industry, government and the engineering societies. The present paper attempts to describe in general terms the appropriateness of specific kinds of instructional media to the particular needs of engineering education, whether primary or continuing. For purposes of discussion "instructional media" is defined to mean all equipment and materials traditionally called "audiovisual materials" and all of the newer media such as television, overhead projectuals, programmed materials and any form of computer-assisted or computer-mediated instruction. Efficient and effective communication requires an appropriate match between medium and message. This necessarily means a sophisticated understanding of the educational needs, the nature of the information to be communicated and the functional capability of the various educational media.