Curriculum Proposal
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Department: MCSS
School Document Number: EMS 15-05
Author (Contact): Nicolae Tarfulea
School Approval Date: 3/20/2015
Date: 2/18/2015
CEP Review Date: 4/8/2015
Effective Term: Spring 2016
Senate Approval Date: 5/6/2015
Type of Proposal
(place an X in the proper box)
Course: X
addition X
Program:
Experiential
Learning
General
Education
deletion
revision
Proposal Subject: (One sentence overview of the proposal. Examples: change in title, prerequisite and description of NUR XYZ. Create new plan of
study in XYZ department, etc.)
MA 3YYYY is the second part of a new two semester course sequence on Computational Mathematics. It will be an elective course
(within the major) for Mathematics majors.
Justification: (Explain the rationale for the proposed change.)
The department of MCSS is currently restructuring its undergraduate mathematics major to give students the option of choosing more
applied courses including numerical analysis. This is the second of a two course sequence in the area of computational mathematics..
MA 3YYYY will be an elective course (within the major) for Mathematics majors.
Current: (If proposal is for a course change, enter current course
Proposed: (If proposal is a for a course change or new course,
information here. Include title, credits, pattern, course description
and course outcomes or objectives. If proposal is for a change in
plan of study, enter name here, and include current bingo sheet as
an attached document, labeled CURRENT.)
enter new course information here. Include title, credits, pattern,
course description and course outcomes or objectives. If proposal
is for a change in plan of study, or new plan, enter name here and
include proposed bingo sheet as an attached document, labeled
PROPOSED.)
None
Title: MA 3YYYY Computational Mathematics II
Credits: Lecture 3, Lab 0, Credit 3
Prerequisites: Computational Mathematics I and MA 26400
This is the second half of a two course sequence in
Computational Mathematics. The purpose of this course is to
continue exploring the techniques and concepts of
computational mathematics. The students will investigate
algorithms and numerical methods for a variety of basic
problems, studying their reliability, efficiency, and computer
implementation. This course is designed primarily for junior
(second semester) undergraduate students in mathematics,
computer science, sciences, and engineering. Topics include
numerical differentiation and integration, numerical
optimization, and numerical methods for differential equations.
Each numerical method discussed in class will be demonstrated
through the use of MATLAB, which is user friendly and
presents advantages such as: powerful matrix structure, versatile
two- and three-dimensional graphing facilities, and a vast
number of built-in functions.
Learning Objectives:
Curriculum Proposal 1
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Students will be able to compute derivatives and
integrals numerically.
Students will be able to employ numerical optimization
for solving practical problems.
Students will be able to solve differential equations and
systems of differential equations numerically.
Students will advance their knowledge of MATLAB
coding.
Impact on Students: (Explain how students will be affected by the proposal. Benefits to students should be listed.)
The students will have a wider pool of applied mathematics course options. This course addresses a very important area of study with
a rich variety of real world applications. Working knowledge of numerical analysis will enhance students’ career opportunities.
Impact On Other Departments: (Explain how other academic departments may be affected by the proposal, and summarize any discussions with
other departments about the proposal. If adding or deleting a course, explain how other departments may be affected.)
No impact on other departments.
Impact on University Resources: (Curriculum changes affect university resources. Explain here how instructional, lab, computer or library
resources may be affected by the proposal. It is especially important to address the possible need for additional faculty.)
No need for additional resources. Current faculty members are capable of teaching this course.
Impact on General Education Requirements: (If the proposal fulfills or changes general education requirements in your department, explain this
here.)
No impact.
Curriculum Proposal 2