Electrical engineering education for a sustainable world: Adjustment of academic programs in Ecuador

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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.

Idioma originalInglés
Título de la publicación alojada17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology
Subtítulo de la publicación alojada"Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities and Communities", LACCEI 2019
EditorialLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (versión digital)9780999344361
ISBN (versión impresa)9780999344361
DOI
EstadoPublicada - 1 ene. 2019
Evento17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology, LACCEI 2019 - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Duración: 24 jul. 201926 jul. 2019

Serie de la publicación

NombreProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volumen2019-July
ISSN (versión digital)2414-6390

Conferencia

Conferencia17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology, LACCEI 2019
País/TerritorioJamaica
CiudadMontego Bay
Período24/07/1926/07/19

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