Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch; Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

reflection, if I apply reflection, the b’ reflection of b shape will not change. Any point on the axis of reflection is reflection to itself. . . . If we apply rotation, then we can’t have a practical door any more. If we apply translation on the door we may have a problem in a given house. . . . (N. Al-K.)(2) For at least one student the journal assignments helped her discover new information Page 15.1257.11 while wrestling with the mathematical concepts. In response to the assignment question, how could geometric and arithmetic sequences be applied in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or Interior Design, she began her entry with

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zohra Manseur, SUNY Oswego; Adrian Ieta, SUNY Oswego; Rachid Manseur, SUNY-Oswego

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

discusses several issuesrelated to mathematics education for engineers.I. IntroductionThe design of a new curriculum has led to the analysis of several related issues. Of particularimportance is the preparation in mathematics of engineering students and the creation of coursework in mathematics that better serves the needs of a sound and effective modern education fortoday’s students.The need to reform engineering education, particularly the mathematics content, stems fromseveral pressing issues. In recent years, close attention has been given to the desiredcharacteristics of engineering graduates and to their skill sets, leading to new accreditationrequirements from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Within