Technology-Transfer Requirements Engineering (TTRE) – on the Value of Conceptualizing Alternatives

In this paper, we describe a requirements engineering methodwith a focus on the conceptualization of alternative service offerings. Thepractical context for our project is based on the first author’s work in astartup. Our proposed method is suitable for exploring market opportu-nities while specifying a service offering. Our method helps requirementsengineering practitioners understand the business and technology worldsby modeling business needs and technical capabilities in the same model

Basic Communication Course Annual Vol. 5

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What Socrates Began: An Examination of Intellect Vol. 1

Walter E. Russell Endowed Chair in Philosophy and Education Symposium 1988https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/facbooks/1237/thumbnail.jp

Assessing the impact of computer use on landscape architecture professional practice: efficiency, effectiveness, and design creativity

Landscape architects claim that computers are efficient and effective presentation tools. However, to date, no one has evaluated the impact of computer use on the nature and quality of design in a practice setting. To further explore this issue, a trial was conducted with landscape architecture students in which they worked in conventional, mixed and digital media. Results indicated that although computer use was efficient in some tasks, the nature of the design process did not yield itself effectively yet to complete computerization. In addition, to assess the impact of computer use more broadly on office practice today, a survey was conducted of over 100 Chapter Executive Members of the American Society of Landscape Architects in the United States of America.Survey results indicated that computer use has permeated all areas of landscape architecture practice, and that it has genuinely improved drawing quality and capability. However, it has not significantly impacted the artistic or creative aspects. Few respondents believed the computer can improve these facets of the profession or that traditional practice methods will be totally replaced by the computer.The results suggest that academic and professional sectors of landscape architecture must help educate existing professionals to fully grasp the benefits of current and emerging computer technologies and to prepare the future professionals for an increasingly digital practice

Solar thermal electric power systems: final report, volume 3, appendices

Prepared for the National Science Foundation Research Applied to National Needs, Washington, D.C.Report: NSF/RANN/SE/Gl-37815/FR/74/3.CER74-75SK14 (Vol .3).November 1974.Includes bibliographical references.The final report consists of three volumes: (1) an Executive Summary, (2) System Studies and Economic Evaluations, and (3) Appendices. The objective of the research program is to develop design parameters of systems for thermal/mechanical conversion of solar energy to electric power at minimum cost per kilowatt-hour generated. Systems of 3MW to 300MW sizes in a public utility network are considered. Parametric performance and cost models are derived for key elements of the system. A sequential optimization program was developed using these models to determine optimum subsystem sets and combinations which yield the least capital cost plants. A dynamic simulation program was developed to determine annual electric power produced by solar power systems at specific locations. Electric energy cost comparisons are made to select promising systems for generation of electricity from solar energy.Supported by NSF grant GI-37815 initiated May 1, 1973

Key Issues in Rural Development: A University Graduate Course

A graduate course on rural development issues is presented that focuses primarily on the processes involved in development both at a personal and abstract leve. A theoretical foundation for the course is outlined based on David Kolb\u27s theory of experiential learning. This model is transcribed into learning environments necessary to focus participant awareness of issues surrounding their own learning style. The role of the facilitator who demands attention to learning style as well as content in rural development is defined, utilizing Malcolm Knowles\u27 andragogical concepts. Finally the course curriculum is presented, followed by lesson plans and readings supplemental to the text books

National-Louis University Graduate Catalog, 1994-96

Graduate course catalog for the 1994-96 school year. Contains campus information, as well as program information and course descriptions.https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/coursecatalogs/1035/thumbnail.jp

An Investigation into the Implementation of National Curriculum Design and Technology in a State Secondary School

The thesis deals with the process of curriculum change initiated by the British government's decision to include a national curriculum requirement in its Education Reform Act of 1988. The particular focus is on the development of the subject of Design and Technology, which was the only new subject in the national curriculum, and which, in the secondary phase, was required to be taught cooperatively by teachers of several existing subjects. The thesis demonstrates the need to combine two approaches to curriculum change in order to understand the process. The first is that typified by the work of Goodson, who maintains that subjects develop through the activities of disparate interest groups. The second is that typified by the work of Fullan, who maintains that change will only be successful if those involved are enabled to construct their own meaning for the change. Combining these two approaches at school level (which is a development of the approach of Goodson, who deals mostly at national level), demonstrates the complexity of the change process, and the need for a change strategy that handles this complexity. In summary, the thesis is that the existence of many interest groups in the new area of design and technology in the national curriculum makes the processes of specifying the subject at national level, and implementing it at school level, difficult and controversial. For the processes of curriculum change to take place effectively, a strategy for change is required that recognizes the conditions within which teachers work, and the structures of organization and meaning that support their work. In the case of subject teachers in secondary schools, this means recognizing the influence of subject and departmental interest groups, as well as the influence of school organizational structures. Failure to apply such a strategy inhibits the change process and may result in outcomes that are less satisfactory then is desired

Ohio State University Bulletin

Classes available for students to enroll in during the 1979-1980 academic year for The Ohio State University