Redefining engineering education: the reflective practice of product design engineering

Green, G. (2001) Redefining engineering education: the reflective practice of product design engineering. International Journal of Engineering Education, 17(1), pp. 3-9.

Abstract

The University of Glasgow and the School of Design at the Glasgow School of Art have joined forces to redefine the nature of an engineering curriculum and produce a degree program that is rich in both creative design culture and design engineering skills. Graduates of this program are able, creatively, to critically analyze, evaluate and solve a diverse range of design and engineering problems, including their own life-long learning. This innovative curriculum enables graduates to enter the workforce as true reflective practitioners. This paper examines what can be achieved as a result of breaking down traditional engineering education barriers.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Green, Dr Graham
• Authors: Green, G.
• Subjects: T Technology > TS Manufactures; T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Journal Name: International Journal of Engineering Education
• Publisher: TEMPUS Publications
• ISSN: 0949-149X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2000 TEMPUS Publications
• First Published: First published in The International Journal of Engineering Education 17(1):3-9
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the publisher