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MATH 442 Mathematical Modeling

College: Arts and Sciences
Department: Mathematics
Type: C
Status: Approved

REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF C COURSE: MATH 442
 
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 1/1/24 to 1/1/28                  
 
We recommend that MATH 442 Mathematical Modeling be certified as a Communication (C) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 62% of the final grade is based on writing and speaking quality; (2) the total number of words is 1500; (3) the total minutes of performance is 5; (4) the instructor to student ratio is 1:13; and (5) the assigned writing and speaking are appropriate to the major.
 
This two-credit course is grandfathered for collaboration. Students collaborate to write up three modeling projects, with each student contributing 500 words for each project. They also collaborate on an oral presentation, each speaking for 5 minutes. The instructor gives written formative feedback on drafts for all three project reports, and they are peer reviewed; there is an option to revise the final report and resubmit it if it can still be improved for clarity. For presentations, students practice with peers. Instruction includes detailed guidance on how to do the modeling project and how to present, with sample slides provided.