Department

Engineering Fundamentals

In their first four semesters at Speed, students will take 18 hours of courses from the Department of Engineering Fundamentals. From Engineering Methods, Tools, and Practice I and II, to three Calculus-based Engineering Analysis courses and Differential Equations for Engineering, these courses lay the foundation for students’ success in their chosen engineering discipline.

Student Story

“While I’m studying to be chemical engineer, it excites me to know that I’ll have additional mechanical knowledge thanks to my Engineering Fundamentals classes. Through them I’ve discovered that I didn’t have to choose between my passions.”

Kathryn Vanderespt, Chemical Engineering c/0 2020

The Center for Teaching and Learning Engineering (CTLE)

Established in 2014 and housed in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals, the Center for Teaching and Learning Engineering is advancing educational excellence through research, scholarship, and professional development.

Faculty Story

“You’re going to be hard pressed to find a class that I don’t like teaching. That’s my favorite part is teaching the students what I love.”

Brian S Robinson
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Why Engineering Fundamentals?

Faculty in Engineering Fundamentals have a strong commitment to teaching. Through their own scholarship as well as through partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning Engineering (CLTE), Engineering Fundamental’s faculty constantly seek to improve their courses as demonstrated by their use of evidence-based instructional strategies and cutting-edge educational technology.

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Engineering Fundamentals
JB Speed Building, #109
J. B. Speed School of Engineering
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
P: 502-852-6100
F: 502-852-6268