Lifelong learning for engineers and scientists in the information age / Ashok Naimpally, Hema Ramachandran, Caroline Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Naimpally, Ashok.

Contributor:

Ramachandran, Hema.

Smith, Caroline.

Series:

Elsevier insights.

Elsevier insights

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineers--Education (Continuing education).

Engineers.

Scientists--Education (Continuing education).

Scientists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (102 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Elsevier, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The book provides a comprehensive review of lifelong learning, information literacy and internships including assessment techniques for lifelong learning, teamwork and information literacy as defined by the ABET criteria. It also discusses critical thinking skills for scientists and engineers and their role in lifelong learning in the information age. It will be invaluable for: Engineering educators including librarians interested in developing programs to satisfy the ABET criteria for lifelong learning and teamwork. Engineering librarians developing prog

Contents:

Front Cover; Lifelong Learning for Engineers and Scientists in the Information Age; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Definitions of Lifelong Learning and How They Relate to the Engineering Profession; International Organizations; References; 3 Accreditation of Engineering Programs and Their Relationship to Lifelong Learning; Accreditation of Engineering Programs in the United States; EC2000; ABET Program Outcomes; ABET Criteria 3i; Mastering the Techniques of Lifelong Learning; Awareness of Lifelong Learning; References; 4 Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Comparison of ACRL and ABET StandardsReferences; 5 Creativity in Engineering, Information Literacy, and Communication Patterns of Engineering; Nature of Engineering; The Design Process; Communication and Information-Seeking Habits of Engineers; References; 6 Designing Information Literacy Assignments; Introduction; The Academic Librarian's Instructional Environment; Curriculum Mapping; Examples of IL Programs in Engineering (a Literature Review); Problem-Based Learning and IL; Engineering Information Resources; Choosing Term Paper Topics; IL in Design Projects; Freshmen Design Projects

IL and Capstone DesignEntrepreneurship; Appendix; New Product Design Course in the Engineering Graphics Program at Pasadena City College; Problem Statement; Summary; Constraints; Possible Solution/Invention; References; 7 Information Literacy and Assessment; Introduction; Evaluation of Bibliographies/Citations; Assessing the Citations; Research Logs; CSULB Experience; Worksheets; Portfolios; References; 8 Internships; Cooperative Education; Internships; History of Cooperative Education; Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Practice

Bureaucratic Aspects of the Internship Program Office at the Educational InstitutionReferences; 9 Learning Contract; Internship Learning Contract; Other Issues Related to the Internship Learning Contract; Appendix 1; Internship Learning Contract from Gallatin School of Individualized Study, NYU; Appendix 2; Internship Learning Contract Tips, University of Minnesota; Appendix 3; Learning Contract and Internship Proposal, SUNY, Plattsburgh; Appendix 4; Internship Learning Contract, Center for Community Engagement, Wartburg University; Appendix 5

Guidelines for Field Experience/Teaching Practicum/Internship Learning Contract, University of Northern ColoradoAppendix 6; Career Center Internship Program, CSU, Long Beach; References; 10 Evaluation of Internships; References; 11 Information Literacy and Career Skills; Introduction; Collaboration Between Career Counselors and Librarians; Locating Internships; Finding Background Information on Companies; Internet Versus Library Databases; The CSULB Model: Job Seeking in Economically Hard Times; Assignment Combining Career and Library Skills; Sustaining the Collaboration; References

12 Conclusion

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786613374905

9781283374903

1283374900

9780123852151

0123852153

OCLC:

775871944