Mathfest  08 - Project NExT Session

 

 

Integrating interdisciplinary applications into courses both new and old

 

July 30th, 1:35 - 3:05 pm - Pyle 313 (in the Pyle Center)

 

 

 

Presenters and talks:

 

·         Carl Cowen

 

·         Claudia Neuhauser

 

·         Patrick Van Fleet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abstract:

 

Using interdisciplinary applications in your teaching can be a rewarding experience for your students.  But whether you are developing your own course or trying to incorporate an interdisciplinary approach into an existing course, finding appropriate applications and presenting them well can be difficult.


This panel discussion features teachers who have had success teaching courses in Calculus, Linear Algebra and Wavelets, using real applications.  A combination of presentations from the panelists and a question-and-answer session with the audience will cover issues such as fitting interdisciplinary courses into the department curriculum, how to choose appropriate applications, and how to present those applications in lecture, homework, or course projects to best enhance student learning and not sacrifice other elements of the syllabus

 

 

Organizers: Zdeňka Guadarrama, Geir Helleloid, Aaron Lauve.

 

 


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