The need for department policies regarding student computer usage in engineering and technology

Author

Thomas, Charles R.

Author_Institution

Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

21-24 Sep 1991

Firstpage

38

Lastpage

40

Abstract

A case is made for developing departmental policies for student literacy and usage of computers. It is noted that in today´s environment the appropriate way to fulfil desired comprehensive computer educational objectives spans a major portion of the curriculum in both engineering and technology. In addition, such policies avoid excessive task repetition in courses, while assuring the maintenance of overall program objectives. A summary of major computer-education objectives is provided. The impact on both faculty and facilities is considered

Keywords

computer science education; educational computing; engineering computing; computer educational objectives; department policies; engineering; student computer usage; student literacy; technology; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer graphics; Computer interfaces; Computer languages; Computer networks; Educational technology; Microcomputers; Packaging; Programming profession; Software packages;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 1991. Twenty-First Annual Conference. 'Engineering Education in a New World Order.' Proceedings.

Conference_Location

West Lafayette, IN

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0222-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.1991.187430

Filename

187430