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The Renaissance Engineer: Ideas from Physics.

Authors :
Melville, Peter
Source :
European Journal of Engineering Education. Jun 2003 28(2):139-144.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Explains how individuals trained to be physicists take a path to become engineers and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this transformation, particularly with regard to the term "renaissance engineer." Examines the system for registration of physicists as engineers in the United Kingdom. (Author/YDS)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0304-3797
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
European Journal of Engineering Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ666929
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers