Title
Integrated Curricula: Purpose and Design
Publication Date
2013
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This paper has two objectives: 1) to define, describe, and discuss integrated programs and their advantages with regard to student and faculty outcomes, as well as student retention; and 2) to describe a design process used to successfully develop and deploy an integrated first year curriculum. This paper details the results of the design process and the content of the first year integrated program implemented by the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. The curriculum integrates the first year components of calculus, chemistry, engineering graphics, English, physics, and problem solving.
Comments
Everett, L. J., Imbrie, P. and Morgan, J. (2000), Integrated Curricula: Purpose and Design. Journal of Engineering Education, 89: 167-175. doi:10.1002/j.2168-9830.2000.tb00511.x