University of Missouri College of Engineering - Shamrock Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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I., -, ,. , ,X , ,X ,xt ie- I i N i 1, 1 is is L . QEL II II EDITORIALS . D-EVELOPM'ENTS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION DEAN E. J. AICCAUSTLAND . I1 I During the year 1929-1930 some changes in policy have been made in the , I College of Engineering that, in the opinion of the Faculty, strengthens its position ' in the field of engineering education. ' During the session of' the last General Assembly, provision was made to conduct N X a searching survey of the educational institutions of the State and specialists were as- II signed to report on various departments. I To Mr. lil. P. Hammond, of the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, New York, X who had a part in the educational investigation made some years ago by the Society' I I I for the Promotion of Engineering Education, was assigned the study of engineering- edueation in state schools. His attitude was sympathetic but his conclusions were N in some degree critical. As a result of his findings and in accord with previously held N I opinions of the College- Faculty, certain changes have been effected in our curricula. Not the least of these changes is the increase in the normal number of credit hours I, W that may be earned during a semester. It was found that our' normal load of fifteen I credit hours per semester was quite out of line with most engineering schools of the ,I I country in which the normal load lS seventeen or eighteen. After careful considera- If tion our Facility established a normal of seventeen credits per semester or a total ,IQ I requirement of one hundred thirty-six credits for the Bachelor's degree. Although III I I this modification is merely a change in the manner of computing credits, yet it is be- , lieved that a rcadjustment of the subject matter within the departments will be made I and will result in a greater unity within the .various curricula. N The investigator was further impressed with our physical 'limitations and it is I hoped that the final report to the Legislature may strongly recommend increased' II financial support. 'II The members of the class of 1930 may not receive any direct benefit from these ' I, important changes but indirectly they may profit by tl1e increased possibility of their WI ' n g s ' . u n I I I Alma Mater extending its influence and the scope of its training. III II In spite of the serious disturbances in the financial field during the closing part IIQ of 1929, it does not appear that the industries are restricting their activities in any III 1 degree. VVC have been visited this year by a larger number than ever before of' It I representatives of industry seeking to interview our graduates. III I . I To the class of 1930 and to all who have preceded them, we offer this brief' II' report of present conditions and future prospects. yi - , I I y 'I I I I . R III III' 'I I II Page 47 l 9-: if ie! M- . safer!-WI ' ' L' Y ig gif ff it '

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