Abstract
The Engineering Council report 'The changing mathematical background of undergraduate engineers' (1995), concluded that many students are now accepted on to engineering degree courses with relatively low mathematics qualifications. This paper discusses important issues which should concern those involved in the teaching of mathematics to engineering students. The solution of the problem highlighted must come through attacking the difficulties in many different ways. One way, which will not solve the problem on its own, but may contribute to the solution, is through Mathematics Learning Support Centres such as that being established at Loughborough University. The primary aim of this Centre is to ensure that every undergraduate student in the University who needs support in learning mathematics can benefit from a wide range of facilities provided in a sympathetic, supportive and constructive environment. The remainder of this paper describes work involved in setting up the Centre at Loughborough University, and details some practical issues which may help others who choose to set up similar resource centres. (3 pages)
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