Important characteristics of course model for current engineering practice

Advanced information technology changes higher education. Future teaching and leaning processes will be managed on the basis of well organized object structures. The authors analyzed some recent advances in course modeling in order to reveal some of the course model characteristics those are appropriate for teaching in current engineering practice. In this paper, the authors start with a practice oriented grouping of course objects. Following this, creating of course model is explained including definition of a course and relating course elements. Next, a method is introduced and analyzed for the handling of course structures and establishing processes for the course modeling functions. Finally, some practice based issues are discussed in order to sketch a possibility for teaching engineering in a hybrid course and product model based system.