Sostenibilidad, ingeniería y enseñanza de las ciencias básicas. Marco teórico conceptual

Armas, Francisco Octavio Machín; Montano, Santiago G. Céspedes Céspedes; Mena, Aleida N. Riverón; Santiesteban, Eduardo Fernández

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“…All these agents have different ways of intervening in the process, depending on their power, urgency and legitimacy, as well as their knowledge and capacity for action [1][2][3]. In particular, the technology and engineering sector, as a relevant manager of the interaction of human beings with their natural environment, plays a fundamental role in managing current tensions between economic and social development and environmental conservation [4,5].…”

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Embedding Sustainability Competences into Engineering Education. The Case of Informatics Engineering and Industrial Engineering Degree Programs at Spanish Universities

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The incorporation of sustainability in universities finds the greatest barriers in the field of teaching. The curricula do not usually cover all dimensions of sustainability as most of the experiences are isolated and they do not reach all students. Within a larger study, an exploratory investigation has been carried out on how sustainability competences are being integrated into the programs of both Informatics Engineering and Industrial Engineering degrees of 25 Spanish universities. The main findings suggest that existing courses in the domain of the humanities and engineering projects, as well as the final degree project, are very appropriate areas for developing a holistic and reflective approach. Likewise, there is a lack of environmental issues in Informatics Engineering, and ethical issues do not usually appear in Industrial Engineering courses. In general, there is no systematic and strategic integration along the degree programs. However, inspiring practices have been identified to propose lines of action and a curriculum model to embed sustainability into engineering education coherently and effectively. In addition, some reflections on drivers, opportunities, and challenges to achieve it are presented.

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Embedding Sustainability Competences into Engineering Education. The Case of Informatics Engineering and Industrial Engineering Degree Programs at Spanish Universities

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“…Around the world, several higher education institutes have acknowledged the importance of sustainability and transdisciplinary understanding [6]. A study even demonstrates the vital role of teaching engineering students the importance of sustainability through environmental, technological, ethical, social and economic aspects that will favor their professional development complemented with a sustainable culture [7].…”

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Changes in Electrical Engineering Programs for an Energy Sustainability Inclusive Degree

Reyes-Lopez

González-Martínez²

2019

Proceedings of the 17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology: “Industry, Innovation

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After suffering some consequences of global warming over the last decades, governments have been adopting different approaches for the sustainable development of nations. Thus, universities have had to adapt their programs to the requirements of the market. This article responds to the need of knowing what Ecuadorian universities think about the modifications in the curricula of electrical engineering programs, such as the inclusion of renewable energy courses. To achieve this goal, the project surveys a representative of ten participant universities. The outcomes show that although most programs have updated their curriculum, they do not count with the necessary resources to teach specialized courses on energy sustainability for the proper formation of future professionals possessing the competences required by the current national energy exploitation scene.

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“…In addition, [17] demonstrates the vital role of universities to teach engineering students taking basic sciences courses the importance of sustainability through technologic, environmental, ethical, social and economic aspects that favor their professional development and performance complemented with a sustainable culture.…”

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Electrical Engineering Education for a Sustainable World: Adjustment of Academic Programs in Ecuador

Reyes-Lopez

Jaime-Carriel

2019

Proceedings of the 17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology: “Industry, Innovation

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Electrical engineering has been one of the most evolving fields of the engineering since its origin as a profession in the late nineteenth century. As a result, the program offered by universities has had to face challenges to adapt to an ever-changing environment. This article assesses the impact of the modifications performed in electrical engineering programs of Ecuador to fit in a world that currently focuses on renewable energy and sustainable development while educating future professionals possessing the competences required by the national energy sector. To achieve this goal, the project proposes different evaluation criteria that respond to the three elements of study: educational objectives, curriculum content and learning components. Such criteria include content analysis, online survey and interviews with specialists. The outcomes indicate most universities have updated their curriculum into the current national energy exploitation scene; however, they do not count with the necessary resources to teach specialized courses on energy sustainability.

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Sostenibilidad, ingeniería y enseñanza de las ciencias básicas. Marco teórico conceptual

Cited by 5 publications

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Embedding Sustainability Competences into Engineering Education. The Case of Informatics Engineering and Industrial Engineering Degree Programs at Spanish Universities

Embedding Sustainability Competences into Engineering Education. The Case of Informatics Engineering and Industrial Engineering Degree Programs at Spanish Universities

Changes in Electrical Engineering Programs for an Energy Sustainability Inclusive Degree

Electrical Engineering Education for a Sustainable World: Adjustment of Academic Programs in Ecuador

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