Laptops in Calculus III Differential Equations and Linear

Laptops in Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra William F. Moss College of Engineering and Science

Elements of Course Design • Topics • Instructional Objectives/Outcomes: At the end of the discussion of this section, you should be able to … • Learning Activities and their Assessment • Student Assessment

Objectives: Calculus III • find the equation of a plane given three points in the plane, given a point in the plane and a vector normal to the plane, given two points in the plane and the equation of a plane perpendicular to it by hand using Maple.

Objectives: Differential Equations • describe in your own words the eigenvalue process for finding a fundamental set of solutions to a first order, linear, constant coefficient homogeneous system of differential equations, and be able to apply this process by hand using Maple. Assume that the system matrix is nondefective and that some of the eigenvalues occur in complex conjugate pairs.

Objectives: Linear algebra • solve a system of linear, algebraic equations using Gaussian elimination with partial pivoting by hand using Maple.

Activities w/ Summative Assessment • Individual/team problem sessions handwritten and Maple • Team projects Maple • Graded homework handwritten and Maple • Hour exams handwritten and Maple

Activities w/ Formative Assessment • • • Index of learning styles survey Web. CT quizzes with feedback Individual/team problem sessions Web. CT bulletin board messages Web. CT mail messages Web. CT surveys Mini-lectures Maple coding sessions Practice hour exams

Activity Assessment • • Homework keyed to objectives Exam problems keyed to objectives Projects keyed to objectives Web. CT survey Web. CT bulletin board discussions Web. CT mail F 2 f discussions in class and individually