Foundations of Engineering & Science Program

Overview

Incoming freshman who are at the algebra level are not sufficiently prepared to enter an engineering or science degree program. In order to improve retention of these students, the Foundations of Engineering and Science Program was developed to better prepare them for their desired engineering/science curriculum. The program also concentrates on providing personalized advising and mentoring for these students. The program primarily consists of courses that are already established at Montana Tech. Two additional classes for the program, “Engineering and Science Fundamentals” and “Engineering and Science Applications” are offered. The “Engineering and Science Fundamentals”: class focuses on a broad range of skills that are pertinent to all potential science and engineering majors. The “Engineering and Science Applications” class is a pre-physics and pre-chemistry course. A combination of personalized advising, fundamental skills review, and peer grouping promote an effective learning environment and improve retention.

Program Details

The Foundations of Engineering and Science Program is designed for those students who want to become Engineers and Scientists, however, they are at an algebra level with their math skills. Four-year engineering and science majors are required to be at the pre-calculus level upon admittance. It is presumed that those students who have low level math skills will also benefit from courses that focus on necessities such as problem solving, communications, and experimentation. In addition to enrolling in algebra, these students will also be advised to take Engineering and Science Fundamentals, Engineering and Science Applications, College Success, and Developmental Writing (if needed). Upon completion of the Foundations Program, the student will be better prepared through academia and advising for a successful completion of a four year engineering or science degree.