2016 MichMATYC Fall Conference

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Presenter(s): Jim Ham
Time: 10:00am-10:50am	Room: J135
Title: Modeling in the Pathways
Abstract: AMATYC is planning the next sequel in the Crossroads series on standards for mathematics in the first two years of college. The MAA, through its Common Vision project, is considering changes to the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Other publications have called for the modernization of the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Mathematical modeling is a topic identified as needing increased attention in all of these national reports. Several modeling problems included in courses in the first two years of college, particularly in the non-STEM pathway, will be shared.
Materials: Trends in Mathematics Curriculum in the First Two Years of College MichMATYC101516.xlsx
Biographical: Jim has been teaching at Delta College since 1994. He has been a member of MichMATYC since 1994 and has served as President from 1999-2001. He regularly teaches statistics, finite mathematics, liberal arts mathematics, calculus, and algebra. Jim is also active in AMATYC, where he is currently serving as President-Elect.