An Evaluation of the Aerospace Tech Nology
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This dissertation has been ' microfilmed exactly as received 69-11,686 I OTTERSON, Peder Adolph, 1920- AN EVALUATION OF THE AEROSPACE TECH NOLOGY PROGRAM AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY. The Ohio State University, Ph.D., 1968 Aerospace Studies University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan Peder Adolph Otterson 1969 ©. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AN EVALUATION OF THE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Peder Adolph Otterson, B.S., M.S. ++++++++ The Ohio State University 1968 Approved by Adviser College of Education PREFACE The aerospace industries represent a significant segment of the nation's economy. Programs dealing speci fically with the preparation of aerospace technologists for the industry have been slow in developing. The rapid ity of technological advances has emphasized the need for more definitive standards and selection of course content i for programs of aerospace technology. Although this study is primarily an evaluation of the program at one insti tution, it may provide a basis for an additional investi gation on a national scale. The writetr expresses appreciation for the time and counsel of the members of his committee, including Professor Robert V/. Haws, adviser, Professors Robert M. Reese and Fred Staub. ii \ VITA February 1, 1920 Born - McGrath, Minnesota ( 1946 . ....... B.S., University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota 1946-1947* . Instructor, Air Force Technical School, Chanute AFB, Illinois 1949-1951. •. Instructor, Institute of Aviation, University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois 1951-1953 Pilot-Instructor, Flying Safety Officer, Chanute AFB, Illinois 1952 ...... MvS-ry University, .of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 1953-1956. Assistant Professor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 1956-1961. Associate Professor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 1961-1964. Associate Professor, University of Hawaii, AID Contract of Pakistan 1964-1967. Associate Professor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 1968- - .... Professor, Coordinator Aerospace Technology Division, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio FIELDS OF STUDY Major Field: Education Studies in Industrial Arts. Professors Robert Haws, Willis Ray and William E. Warner Studies in Vocational Education. Professors Robert M. Reese and William B. Logan Studies in Educational Administration. Professors David Clark, Arliss Roaden, and Fred Staub Studies in Higher Education. Professor L. 0. Andrews iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page J PREFACE....... ii VITA........................................... iii TABLES.......... vi GRAPHS......................................... xi CHARTS................... ,............. xv Chapter I. INTRODUCTION.......................... 1 The Problem Assumptions Definition of Terms Procedures to Problem Solution Limitations II. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT.................. 9 Antecedents Objectives of Early Program Kent State Program Differences in Program Types Identification of Criteria III. CURRICULUM SURVEY................ 23 Procedures Chemistry Physics Mathematics Aerospace Subjects Manufacturing Processes General Subjects Summary Interpretation of Data iv Page IV. INTRODUCTION............................ £2 Procedure Summary V. SUMiinRY................................. 90 VI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS......... 101 Problem Procedure Conclusions Recommendations APPENDIXES.................................. J.... 109 BIJLIOGRAPIIY..................................... 183 v TABLES Table Page 1. Graduates Ranking - General Chemistry 128 2. Aerospace Industry Ranking - General Chemistry ..................... 128 3. Graduates Ranking - Qualitative Chemistry 129 4. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Qualitative Chemistry............. 1......... 129 5. Graduates Ranking - Organic Chemistry........ 129 6. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Organic Chemistry............ 130 7. Graduates Ranking,- Quantitative Analysis Chemistry ...... 130 8. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Quantitative Analysis Chemistry ...... 130 9. Graduates Ranking - Physics (Mechanics) 131 10. Aerospace Industry Ranking- Physics (Mechanics)............'................... 131 11. Graduates Ranking - Physics (Electricity) 131 12. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Physics (Electricity)............................. 132 13. Graduates Ranking - Physics (Electronics) 132 14. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Physics (Electronics)...... 132 15. Graduates Ranking - Physics (Thermodynamics).. 133 16. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Physics (Thermodynamics)......... 133 vi Table Page 17. Graduates Ranking - Physics (Aerodynamics) 133 18. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Physics (Aerodynamics)............................. 134 19. Graduates Ranking - Physics (Statics & Strength of Materials).......... 134 20. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Physics (Statics & Strength of Materials)...... 134 21. Graduates Ranking - Algebra............ 135 22. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Algebra.......... 135 2 3 . Graduates Ranking - Trigonometry ........ 135 24. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Trigonometry 136 25. Graduates Ranking - Analytical Geometry....... 136 26. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Analytical Geometry...... 138 27. Graduates Ranking - Calculus............ 137 28. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Calculus......... 137 29. Graduates Ranking - Differential Equations 137 30. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Differential Equations.................................. 133 31. Graduates Ranking - Computer Science ..... 138 32. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Computer Science........... 138 33. Graduates Ranking - Aerospace Design.......... 139 34'. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Aerospace Design........................... 139 35. Graduates Ranking - Aerospace Systems......... 139 1 36. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Aerospace Systems. .......... 140 37. Graduates Ranking - Aerospace Propulsion 140 vii Table Page 38. 'Aerospace Industry Ranking - Aerospace Propulsion ........ 140 39. Graduates Ranking - Aerospace Structures..... 141 40. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Aerospace Structures........... 141 41. Graduates Ranking - Aircraft Maintenance..... 141 1 42. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Aircraft Mainte nance...... 142 43. Graduates Ranking - Avionics................. 142 1 44. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Avionics........ 142 45. Graduates Ranking - Instrumentation............ 143 1 4 6 . Aerospace Industry Ranking - Instrumentation... 143 47. Graduates Ranking -.Space Guidance........... 143 4 8 . Aerospace Industry Ranking - Space Guidance.... 144 49. Graduates Ranking - Ambiance Control......... 144 50. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Ambiance Control..................... 144 51. Graduates Ranking - Technical Report Writing... 145 52. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Technical Report Writing............................. 145 53. Graduates Ranking - Data Processing .... 145 54. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Data Processing... 146 55. Graduates Ranking - Flight Instruction....... 146 56. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Flight Instruction.......... 146 57. Graduates Ranking - Flight Testing........... 147 58. Aerospace industry Ranking - Flight Testing...... 147 59. Graduates Ranking - Testing............ 147 viii t Table Page 60. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Testing.......... 148 61. Graduates Ranking - Forming..... 148 62. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Forming.......... 148 63. Graduates Ranking - Machining.................. 149 6 4 . Aerospace Industry Ranking - Machining........ 149 63 • Graduates Ranking — finishing................... 149 66. Aero'space Industry Ranking - Finishing........ 150 67. Graduates Ranking - Welding...... 150 63. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Welding...... 150 6 9 . Graduates Ranking - Riveting......... 151 70. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Riveting.......... 151 71. Graduates Ranking - Adhesive Bonding........... 151 72. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Adhesive Bonding... 152 73. Graduates Ranking - Plastics........ 152 74. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Plastics...... 152 75. Graduates Ranking - Numerical Control.......... 153 76. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Numerical Control.. 153 77. Graduates Ranking -Graphics (Drafting).. 153 78. Aeros'oace Industry Ranking - Graphics (Drafting)...................... 154 79. Graduates Ranking - Philosophy.... ...... 154 80. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Philosophy........ 154 81. Graduates Ranking - History..................... 155 " — 82. Aerospace Industry Ranking - History........... 155 1 83. Graduates Ranking - Social Sciences... 155 84. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Social Sciences.... 156 ix Table 1 Page 85. Graduates Ranking - Arts.......... 156 86. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Arts.............. 156 87. Graduates Ranking - English.............1....... 157 88. Aerospace Industry Ranking - English........... 157 8 9 . Graduates Ranking - Management ...... 157 90. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Management........ 158 91. Graduates Ranking Marketing.Ip8 92. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Marketing......... 158 93. Graduates' Ranking - Economics.................. 159 9^-. Aerospace Industry Ranking - Economics......... 159 95. Mechanical Aptitude......... 160 9 6 . Mathematical Aptitude............... ......... 160 97. Integrity................... 161 93. Neatness........................ l6l 1 99. Perseverance..... ....... lo2 100. Initiative................... , 162 101. Cooperation............. 163 102. Intelligence................ 163 1 103. 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