QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING EDUCATION - A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE

This paper considers a number of topics that contribute to the quality of undergraduate education programs, and thereby attempts to reach a consistent definition of quality in such education. The historical background to the current educational scene is described, the current situation is examined, and such aspects as laboratory instruction, cooperative programs, specialization, general education, and intellectual development are considered. Testing and research are discussed. Recommendations are presented that will help in meeting the challenge of the future.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Karbhari, V M
• Publication Date: 1989-7

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; References;
• Pagination: p. 241-251
• Serial:
  • Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
  • Volume: 115
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9380

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Education; Engineering; Laboratory studies; Quality control; Research
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quality
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486431
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM