Title :
The Foundation Coalition freshman year: lessons learned
Author :
Richardson, James A. ; Parker, Joey K. ; Cordes, David W.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Eng., Alabama Univ., Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Abstract :
Three years ago, mathematics, science, and engineering faculty at the University of Alabama (UA) designed a new set of freshmen courses which integrate science and engineering topics, promote active learning, and incorporate computer tools. The new courses have now gone through two cycles (1994-95 and 1995-96 academic years). The original goals of the new courses are presented followed by discussions of some of the advantages and disadvantages of the approaches
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; engineering education; Foundation Coalition freshman year; University of Alabama; active learning; computer tools; engineering faculty; freshmen courses; mathematics; science; Chemical technology; Chemistry; Computer science education; Curriculum development; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Mathematics; Physics education; Problem-solving;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1996. FIE '96. 26th Annual Conference., Proceedings of
Conference_Location :
Salt Lake City, UT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3348-9
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1996.567802
