Title :
Computer usage in engineering education in developing countries
Author_Institution :
Egyptian Air Force Acad., Belbeis, Egypt
Abstract :
A brief overview is given of aspects of computer usage in engineering education in developing countries. Educational, political, industrial, and economic considerations are all involved. Specific topics explored include the background of undergraduate students, equipment and software needed, faculty preparation and credentials, the role of industry, and the integration of computer use in undergraduate engineering curricula
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; economic and sociologic effects; engineering computing; politics; background knowledge; computer usage; credentials; developing countries; economic considerations; educational considerations; engineering curricula; engineering education; equipment; faculty preparation; industrial considerations; political considerations; software; undergraduate students; Acoustical engineering; Application software; Computer aided instruction; Computer applications; Data analysis; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Military computing; Packaging; Software packages;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1988., Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Santa Barbara, CA
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1988.35030
