This paper pertains to a new approach of developing curriculum and its delivery. In particular, we consider in this paper a development of a curriculum in mathematics (undergraduate level) which integrates topics in manufacturing as part of the requirement for Manufacturing Engineering education curriculum. It should be noted that some specific portions of this curriculum also covers topics in related sections of physics.

A significant effort has been taken by many academic institutions to implement new ideas and adjust the engineering curricula to the needs of the rapidly changing society. Flexibility, adaptability, interdisciplinary curricula, integration of a new technologies and latest achievement in science together with advanced developments in communication technique and the society needs to prepare engineers for the future are the driving forces behind the requirement of a new approach in engineering education.

The main features of this new approach are:

1. Development modules for a knowledge area,
2. The curriculum in mathematics is specified for a particular educational program, for example, for manufacturing program,
3. The curriculum reflects various levels of programs, namely, Associate degree, BS in engineering Technology and BS in Engineering,
4. The curriculum is developed by a team comprises professionals of various disciplines.

Although each knowledge area is being divided into a variety of modules, it will retain its identity as a course. This will allow students to transfer course credits between institutions, both within and outside of the coalition of participating universities.

For delivery we are using the following commercially available softwares: Calculus Cormection, Maple IV and Authorware. The whole course is now implementing in the Authoware multimedia authoring package.

This project is funded by NSF through Greenfield Coalition for New Manufacturing Education.

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