Work in Progress: The WSU Model for Engineering Mathematics Education

Nathan W. Klingbeil; Richard Mercer; Kuldip S. Rattan; Michael L. Raymer; David B. Reynolds

doi:10.1109/FIE.2005.1612074

Work in Progress: The WSU Model for Engineering Mathematics Education

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Richard Mercer, Kuldip S. Rattan, Michael L. Raymer, David B. Reynolds

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Abstract

This paper summarizes progress to date on the WSU model for engineering mathematics education, an NSF funded curriculum reform initiative at Wright State University. The WSU model seeks to increase student retention, motivation and success in engineering through application-driven, just-in-time engineering math instruction. The WSU approach involves the development of a novel freshman-level engineering mathematics course EGR 101, as well as a large-scale restructuring of the engineering curriculum. By removing traditional math prerequisites and moving core engineering courses earlier in the program, the WSU model shifts the traditional emphasis on math prerequisite requirements to an emphasis on engineering motivation for math, with a just-in-time structuring of the new math sequence. This paper summarizes the development to date of the WSU model for engineering mathematics education, including a preliminary assessment of student performance and perception during the initial implementation of EGR 101. In addition, an assessment of first-year retention results is anticipated in time for the conference.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - Frontiers in Education, 35th Annual Conference
Subtitle of host publication	Pedagogies and Technologies for the Emerging Global Economy, FIE'05
Pages	F3C-5-F3C-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2005.1612074
State	Published - 2005
Event	Frontiers in Education - 35th Annual Conference 2005, FIE' 05 - Indianapolis, IN, United States Duration: Oct 19 2005 → Oct 22 2005

Conference

Conference	Frontiers in Education - 35th Annual Conference 2005, FIE' 05
Country/Territory	United States
City	Indianapolis, IN
Period	10/19/05 → 10/22/05

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Software
Education
Computer Science Applications

Keywords

Engineering
Freshman
Mathematics
Retention

Disciplines

Bioinformatics
Communication
Communication Technology and New Media
Computer Sciences
Databases and Information Systems
Higher Education
Life Sciences
OS and Networks
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Science and Technology Studies
Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Work in Progress: The WSU Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. / Klingbeil, Nathan W.; Mercer, Richard; Rattan, Kuldip S. et al.
Proceedings - Frontiers in Education, 35th Annual Conference: Pedagogies and Technologies for the Emerging Global Economy, FIE'05. 2005. p. F3C-5-F3C-6 1612074.

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Klingbeil, NW, Mercer, R, Rattan, KS, Raymer, ML & Reynolds, DB 2005, Work in Progress: The WSU Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. in Proceedings - Frontiers in Education, 35th Annual Conference: Pedagogies and Technologies for the Emerging Global Economy, FIE'05., 1612074, pp. F3C-5-F3C-6, Frontiers in Education - 35th Annual Conference 2005, FIE' 05, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 10/19/05. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2005.1612074

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