In this paper we discuss common problems in Colombian universities in regard to engineering professional programs.
The authors have much experience in developing mathematics skills of first-year engineering students and attempting to ensure a smooth transition from secondary school to university. Concerns exist
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In 2011 National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) joined the CDIO Initiative.
Since 2010, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering has piloted the CDIO model for the manufacturing engineering program.
Defining customer needs; considering technology, enterprise strategy, and regulations; developing concepts, techniques and business plans.
Creating the design; the plans, drawings, and algorithms that describe what will be implemented.
The transformation of the design into the product, including manufacturing, coding, testing and validation.
Using the implemented product to deliver the intended value, including maintaining, evolving and retiring the system.