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| ID | 307 |
|---|---|
| First Name | Brian |
| Last Name | Birgen |
| Institution | Wartburg College |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | A First Calculus Course Using Numerical Tools and Modeling |
| Abstract | Our Calculus redesign consists of students learning the concepts of differentiation and integration by focusing on mathematical modeling and numerical solutions to differential equations. Topics covered include Euler's method, the Newtonian model for air resistance, the buoyancy of hot air ballooning, predator-prey models, Malaria and more. |
| Subject area(s) | Calculus |
| Suitable for undergraduates? | No |
| Day Preference | |
| Computer Needed? | N |
| Bringing a laptop? | Y |
| Overhead Needed? | Y |
| Software requests | |
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| Date Submitted | 9/27/2011 |
| Year | 2011 |