  An overview on several mathematics modules in the transition period of
introducing a new curriculum for the Foundation programme in Engineering at the
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus is discussed in this paper. In order
to progress to Undergraduate programmes in Engineering, previously the students
must complete three mathematics modules of 40 credit points in total, for which
one of them was a year-long module with 20 credit points. Currently under the
new curriculum, the students are required to complete five mathematics modules
with 10 credit points each. The new curriculum gives positive impacts for both
the lecturers and the students in terms of material organization, fully
utilizing textbooks and a new arrangement for tutorial sessions. The new
curriculum also provides the students with stronger mathematical background in
critical thinking and problem solving skills to equip them to embark the
Undergraduate programmes in Engineering.
