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Engineering

Journal

1990

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Art, Science, Or Trade, Robert A. Green Jan 1990

Art, Science, Or Trade, Robert A. Green

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Several definitions of the term "engineer" are presented, discussed, and contrasted with the term "scientist". These definitions demonstrate the fundamental differences between engineers and scientists and their professions The engineering method is compared with the scientific method and the value of each is discussed. Several aspects of engineering education are covered. The need for more liberally educated engineers is emphasized and the impact of computers on engineering education and the engineering profession is discussed. The value of a good science foundation in an undergraduate engineering program is also stressed. An engineering education is only as good as the engineering educators …


Enhancing An Engineering Learning Environment, Paul J. Palazolo, Patricia Brackin Jan 1990

Enhancing An Engineering Learning Environment, Paul J. Palazolo, Patricia Brackin

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.