scholarly journals EXPERIENCE AND REFLECTION ON AN INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FOR AN ENGINEERING ARTICULATION PROGRAM

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.W. Brennan ◽  
K. Johnston ◽  
S. Li ◽  
N. Nelson ◽  
A. Nygren ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Integrated Curriculum ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering Education ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Integrated Mathematics ◽  
Logical Extension

In this paper, we provide an overview of an integrated mathematics curriculum that is a key element of an engineering articulation program (polytechnic to university). This integrated approach to teaching mathematics is a logical extension of the integrated curriculum models that have been gaining popularity for undergraduate engineering education since the 1960’s, and is well suited to the fast-paced nature of an engineering articulation program. We provide background on the engineering articulation program and the integrated mathematics curriculum, and provide reflections on the implementation of this approach.

The Decline of Undergraduate Engineering Education in the United States

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mancil W. Milligan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Real World ◽  
The United States ◽  
Accreditation Process ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering Education ◽  
Rational Actions ◽  
Real World Problems

Examples of the decline in the mastery of engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply these fundamentals to real world problems are presented. There are enhanced abilities in today’s graduates and these are discussed. No attempt is made to assign blame for the decline in capabilities since there are many contributors to this change. Some of the factors contributing to the decline include student evaluations of instruction, misuse of homework, diminished reading comprehension, pressure on faculty to be productive in research, and the decrease in mastery required in the accreditation process. Each of the factors is discussed in some depth and rational actions are proposed to reverse this disturbing trend.

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