The definition and goals of engineering education

To prepare and perform analysis and creative design or construction, production or operation where a full knowledge of the analysis and design of the structure, machine or process is essential 

To develop an understanding of the evolution of Society and of the impact of the technology on it, an acquaintance with an appreciation of the heritage of other cultural fields, and the development of a personal philosophy, which will ensure satisfaction in the pursuit of a productive life, and a sense of moral and ethical values consistent with the career of a professional engineer. 

A recent report from UNESCO (2010) also defined engineering education as 

With similar concerns, some academicians launched a particular syllabus for engineering programs, a conceive-design-implement-operate (CDIO) of products, processes and systems approach (Crawley et al., 2011). For some CDIO is considered the authentic context of engineering education. Since 2000 CDIO has been used and endorsed by an organized international educational initiative. The CDIO syllabus is based on 12 standards (CDIO, 2012)  

9 Enhancement of Faculty CDIO Skills 10 Enhancement of Faculty Teaching Skills 11 CDIO Skills Assessment  

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