Abstract
In this paper we consider how engineering curricula may be "streamlined" in order to address a measure we refer to as curricular efficiency. We then demonstrate how curricular efficiency correlates to student academic success-in particular, the effect it has on improved graduation rates, and the number of credit hours accumulated while pursing a degree. In this work, the degree plan for a curriculum is represented as a directed acylic graph. Graph-theoretic metrics related to efficiency are then developed and applied to engineering degree plans obtained from a number of public four-year institutions. In addition, student success data at the class level is adapted to create a weighted directed graph from which a cumulative curricular efficiency metric is obtained. One use for this metric is to provide a tool for evaluating curricular features and the ability to compare these to programs at other universities in order to guide possible curricular changes.
Original language | English (US) |
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State | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: 360 Degrees of Engineering Education - Indianapolis, IN, United States Duration: Jun 15 2014 → Jun 18 2014 |
Other
Other | 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: 360 Degrees of Engineering Education |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Indianapolis, IN |
Period | 6/15/14 → 6/18/14 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)