A Different Look at Computers in Engineering Education.

Abstract

This article traces the efforts of the Department of Civil Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy to improve its use of computers as educational tools. The efforts were motivated by changes to criteria of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and by the desire to produce better engineers. The results include in-class use of microcomputers for demonstration of parameter sensitivities as well as more conventional use for large project course work. The article presents both applications and philosophies of computer use. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA179872

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  • Gregory E. Riggs

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  • Air Command and Staff College

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • California
  • Civil Engineering
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  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Education
  • Emerging Technology
  • Engineering
  • Learning
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  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Air Force Academy

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  • Engineering

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  • Computer Science.
  • STEM Education
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