Educational Philosophy Being true to the broader educational missions of the university and the Tagliatela College of Engineering, the programs in the department possess many facets. Through the university's core requirements, students expand their cultural and intellectual horizons by exposure to the humanities and social sciences, in addition to the technical aspects of mathematics and science. Written and oral communication skills are developed repeatedly throughout the curriculum.
During the freshman and sophomore years, students in each program participate at different levels in the multidisciplinary, spiral curriculum of the TCoE, in addition to taking introductory discipline courses. They then have an opportunity to pursue particular interests through required and elective courses in their final two years. Another important feature of these programs is putting theory into practice. Through a mixture of specific lab courses and in-class projects, students will have "hands-on" experiences to further emphasize the lessons they have learned. These activities culminate in a design project in their senior year, as well as an internship in the local industry.
