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Freshman Program

Villanova Multidisciplinary Engineering and Research Experience: A Dynamic Program for Engineering Freshmen

Freshman Program

  • Nanoscale and Bioengineering
  • Sustainability/Energy/Environment
  • Infrastructure and Systems
  • Robotics
  • Interfaces
  • Materials
  • Engineering and Business

While working on these projects, the students are mentored by teaching and research faculty in whose fields these projects are based. The specific projects are

     
# Title Days/Times Offered
1 Robotics and MATLAB Programming M,W - 3:00-4:15 T,Th - 1:00-2:15
2 The Load/Deflection Character of a SMARTBEAM M,W - 1:30-2:45 M,W - 3:00-4:15
3 Automatic Blood Pressure Measurement M,W - 1:30-2:45 M,W - 3:00-4:15
4 Electric Car Design T,Th - 11:30-12:45 T,Th - 1:00-2:15
5 Adsorption-Drinking Water Treatment Process T,Th - 11:30-12:45 T,Th - 1:00-2:15
6 Biofuel-Process and Sustainability T,Th - 11:30-12:45 T,Th - 1:00-2:15


In addition to the core courses described above, courses in math, science, Christian faith and life, and Augustinian values and culture are also a required part of the Freshman Curriculum.  

First-year students must also participate in a minimum of three professional development activities each semester.


From the President’s Report 2011-2012, read more about our “Innovative Engineering Curriculum” 

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