EDUCATION OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEERS

In this report, a joint IAHR and UNESCO panel addresses the current de velopments in hydraulic engineering and their implications for the edu cation of hydraulic engineers. The framework of underlying basic scien ces, geosciences and engineering sciences and the large variety of eng ineering subjects involved must be seen in the broader context of the natural and social environment. In addition to its classical tasks, hy draulic engineering has evolved to deal with water quality, environmen tal issues and ecology, and it is further broadened by the new challen ges posed by the need for sustainable development and by the threat of global changes. New developments in science and technology and comput er sciences must be reflected both in contents and methods of teaching . Education must also provide engineering skills and procedures as wel l as professional preparation including the ability to work in interdi sciplinary teams. In view of these developments, continuing education will have a major role to play, and large-scale systems and internatio nal aspects will be of increasing importance. These developments call for suitable IAHR activities.