PROFESSIONAL PAPERS
Apr 1, 1989
First, Second, and Third Thoughts on Civil Engineering Education
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 2
Abstract
The civil engineering education of 50 years ago was excellent for its time. Changes since that time were good when they were evolutionary in response to needs and knowledge, not so good when they were forced for various reasons. The undergraduate curriculum needs to be reassessed in light of true conditions and needs, and programs for professional continuing education open to all and readily available need to be established or strengthened. Correspondence courses especially are needed. Graduate programs would change if professional programs flourished.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115 • Issue 2 • April 1989
Pages: 129 - 147
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Published online: Apr 1, 1989
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Emmett M. Laursen, Life Member, ASCE
Prof. Emeritus, Dept. of Civ. Engrg. and Engrg. Mech., Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721
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