Designing an Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century

Abstract

This paper discusses the formulation of an engineering curriculum for the electrical engineer of the 21st century. The analysis follows a logical approach by setting objectives, analysing inputs to the system, identifying the necessary resources and constructing the basis for the curriculum. In places, the authors focus on key factors that influence the final product (ie the curriculum). In the discussion paragraphs they present some new ideas that arise from the mismatch between needs and available resources.