Description
Curriculum Structure
The Rose-Hulman / Foundation Coalition Sophomore Engineering Curriculum consists of eight courses (30 credit hours) taken over the three quarters of the sophomore year. As shown below the courses are listed as either mathematics (MA) or engineering science (ES) courses:
- FALL QUARTER ............................... 8 Credit Hours
- MA 211 - Applied Mathematics I (4)
- ES 201 - Conservation & Accounting Principles (4)
- WINTER QUARTER ............................ 13 Credit Hours
- MA 212 - Applied Mathematics II (4)
- ES 202 - Fluid & Thermal Systems (3)
- ES 203 - Electrical Systems (3)
- ES 204 - Mechanical Systems (3)
- SPRING QUARTER ............................. 9 Credit Hours
- MA 213 - Applied Mathematics III (4)
- ES 205 - Analysis & Design of Engineering Systems (5)
- TOTAL ..................................... 30 Credit Hours
A description of each course in the curriculum is presented on the Classes page.
Curriculum Goals
This set of courses has been designed so that students who participate in this program should:
- develop a strong background in engineering science,
- develop an understanding of modeling,
- be able to apply a common problem-solving approach built around the application of conservation and accounting principles and constitutive relations,
- continue to develop effective communication skills,
- be proficient in applying standard statistical procedures and quality control concepts,
- develop a strong background in mathematics,
- be encouraged to be inquisitive and self-motivated learners,
- develop an appreciation for engineering as a profession and begin to develop an identity as an engineer,
- be able to work effectively in team and recognize the importance of individual responsibility in team efforts.
- be able to apply computer tools appropriately,
- be comfortable working with ambiguity,
- be familiar with the overall design process,
- be able to locate and retrieve both technical and non-technical information,
- be introduced to safe and effective use of instruments,
- appreciate the role of creativity in engineering,
- develop a recognition of the benefits of the new curriculum, and
- be encouraged to have fun learning.
Each course in the curriculum has been developed around a set of course goals and objectives that support these seventeen curriculum goals
Advantages
We believe that there are several advantages for students participating in this program that will help create and enduring foundation for further learning. These include:
- participation in a coordinated curriculum that consciously and deliberately stresses the links between engineering science and mathematics,
- developing a common foundation of engineering science and mathematics knowledge for future learning,
- learning to apply a common framework for problem solving based upon an understanding of conservation and accounting principles and constitutive relations.
- learning to handle open-ended and multi-discipline problems,
- learning in an active and cooperative fashion,
- learning to work in teams, and
- using computer technology, where appropriate, across the curriculum.
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Last Updated by Joe Sacher on 6-10-96