ERIC Number: EJ911048
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Dec
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A Model for the Development of University Curricula in Nanoelectronics
Bruun, E.; Nielsen, I.
European Journal of Engineering Education, v35 n6 p655-666 Dec 2010
Nanotechnology is having an increasing impact on university curricula in electrical engineering and in physics. Major influencers affecting developments in university programmes related to nanoelectronics are discussed and a model for university programme development is described. The model takes into account that nanotechnology affects not only physics but also electrical engineering and computer engineering because of the advent of new nanoelectronics devices. The model suggests that curriculum development tends to follow one of three major tracks: physics; electrical engineering; computer engineering. Examples of European curricula following this framework are identified and described. These examples may serve as sources of inspiration for future developments and the model presented may provide guidelines for a systematic selection of topics in the university programmes. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Physics, College Science, College Curriculum, Computer Science Education, Technology, Molecular Structure, College Programs, Industry, Instructional Materials, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: France; Germany; Italy; Singapore; Sweden; Switzerland
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