Work in progress - development of a multi-disciplinary core engineering experience for first-year students

The School of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has initiated a revitalization of its first-year curriculum for all students. The principle vehicle is a multidisciplinary course entitled "Engineering Discovery," which was offered on a pilot basis during the 04-05 AY. The principal goal is to establish at an early point in a student\´s education the link between math and science from the high school years and the ways that engineers think in their approach to problem solving and design. A brief description of the 04-05 pilot and modifications to be implemented in pilot for the 05-06 AY are presented. Assessment activities will be discussed during the presentation