This paper presents the results of a study conducted in 2000 by the Mechanics Division of ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) on the role of and the curricular/technological changes in basic engineering mechanics courses over the past 35 years. The undergraduate courses reviewed were statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, and vibrations, and data were obtained only from ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering programs. The results of the current study are compared to the findings of previous reviews conducted in 1975 and 1985, and significant trends and changes are discussed.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Bichet, Chantal Laura

Subject

• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01B014I

Keyword

• Teaching
• Engineering--Study and teaching

Advisor

• Rencis, Joseph J.

Year

• 2001

Sponsor

• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Mechanics Division

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright