CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION: CASE STUDY APPROACH

Insight is provided into the use of case studies in the civil engineering classroom, and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The case study approach is described, and a methodology for development and implementtion of case study teaching is given. Example case studies are presented. Case studies are an effective tool that brings engineering practice into the theoretical environment of the classroom.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Russel, J S
  • McCullouch, B G
• Publication Date: 1990-4

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 164-174
• Serial:
  • Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
  • Volume: 116
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9380

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Civil engineering; Civil engineers; Education
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00494206
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1990 12:00AM