The role that courses play in modern engineering curricula is discussed in the light of a very rapid development in the so-called engineering sciences. The importance of basic training in modern physics for the engineer is discussed. It is strongly recommended engineering students be taught physics by a physics department which is actively contributing to knowledge in the field of physics rather than to follow what appears to be a trend of having physics taught to engineering students by engineers.
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© 1953 American Association of Physics Teachers.
1953
American Association of Physics Teachers
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