Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeannette Russ, Union University; Doanh Van, Union University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

of ethical responsibility … and so forth. • The simple act of finding an article should at least hint at the importance of lifelong learning (outcome I), since even a cursory glance at the literature reveals the vast amount of existing information and the rapid pace of the addition of new information. • The fact that students are required to find an engineering innovation previously unknown to them and to address related economic issues directly contributes to their knowledge of contemporary issues (outcome J). The requirement that it be previously unknown also helps to increase awareness of the importance of lifelong learning (outcome I). Depending upon the articles selected, especially if the

Conference Session

Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Rosenkrantz, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

, 3.92 3.70 3.92 14 programming, data analysis, 3.87 3.80 3.76 4.04 3.93 3.95 3.78 3.74 n=36 n=37 n=13 CNC, use of software, use of scientific equipment, finding technical information, etc.)? How would you assess the coverage of issues related to 4.09 3.87 4.07 15 professional behavior and 4.12 3.80 4.16 4.11 4.06 4.20 4.11 3.95 n=47 n=38 n=15 ethics in this course? How would you assess your improvement in communications skills 3.85 4.02 4.00 16 (either written or