Integration processes in engineering education

Abstract

Integration processes cover more and more spheres of activity of the human community. Joining of many countries to Bologna’s convention on education and development of up-to-date computer technologies open new possibilities for integration in engineering education too. Discipline Theory of Mechanisms and Machines is fundamental in training of any engineering specialists. The objective scientific laws of mechanics being in the basis of this discipline and other engineering courses are general for the world community. Scientific, methodical and technological provision of courseTMMvaries in different countries. One country is remarkable for its high scientific achievements, another—for methodical discoveries, the third country is good at experimental provision. It is reasonable to unite the best achievements for making a computer and mechanical complex on engineering disciplines. This can serve the base for integration of scientific, methodical and technological potential for creation modern education facilities applicable in different countries. There is a necessity now to create modern complexes integrating mechanical experimental stands with up-to-date measuring means, computer processing of experiment results and a remote access for providing the technology of a distant education.