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Integrating the humanities and engineering: The implications of an interdisciplinary-based learning module

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org

Citation:  2012 Dallas, Texas, July 29 - August 1, 2012  121338308.(doi:10.13031/2013.41897)
Authors:   Tim Foutz, Kerri Patrick-Singer, Maria Navarro
Keywords:   Education, humanities

An integrative learning module was used as an instructional method of integrating the humanities into engineering courses. This module was implemented into a freshman engineering course and a sophomore/junior engineering course. Student perceptions of characteristics needed by engineering professionals and how the module affected these perceptions were assessed. Overall, the module helped students to have a clearer understanding of the connection between the humanities and engineering practice.

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