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ERIC Number: EJ661702
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Bridging Science and Engineering: An Integrated Course for Nonscience Majors.
Taylor, Joseph A.; Lunetta, Vincent N.; Dana, Thomas M.; Tasar, Mehmet F.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v31 n6 p378-83 Mar-Apr 2002
Describes an engineering course for education and other nonscience majors. In this course, students integrate basic principles of applied physical science and engineering to solve authentic design problems. Discusses the nature of the interactive and problem-based instructional format and its effects on developing students' scientific inquiry skills. (KHR)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Inquiry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Strategies, Nonmajors, Problem Based Learning, Science Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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