Curriculum for Future Civil Engineers: Practitioner's Viewpoint
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 4
Abstract
Many of today's engineering graduates may have done well in their courses, yet are not prepared for the jobs they face in the present world. The students have information from a multitude of courses, but are weak in concept and problem‐solving tools that enable them to perform within the complex systems of today. The solution involves developing a systems prospective, leadership and communication skills, and an understanding of the society within which they must work and produce acceptable products. A fundamental change in the conceptualization of the basic and engineering sciences, as well as engineering analysis and design is required—a complete transformation that may require the definition of new disciplines. The entire curriculum must be redesigned from the foundation up with new cross‐disciplinary courses and course blocks. Solutions to engineering problems are no longer simply technical, but must consider demographics and other social, economic, and political factors. Therefore, the social sciences and humanities courses taught to engineers must be redesigned, also. To provide this curriculum by the year 2000, we must start now.
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Rosset, and Yao. (1988). “Civil engineering needs in the 21st century.” J. Prof. Issues Engrg., ASCE, 114(3), 248–255.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115 • Issue 4 • October 1989
Pages: 357 - 362
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Copyright © 1989 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1989
Published in print: Oct 1989
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