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The Context of Engineering Education
The document discusses the evolving context of engineering education, emphasizing a need for graduates to possess technical, personal, and interpersonal skills to effectively address contemporary challenges such as globalization and environmental sustainability. It advocates for the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework as a foundational model for engineering curricula to enhance experiential learning and better prepare students for real-world applications. The authors outline specific learning outcomes and necessary curricular integration to produce competent graduates, while also highlighting the significance of continuous improvement and collaboration between academia and industry.
