Microcomputer Laboratory For Implementation Of Project CALC

密西西比大学数学系正在实施一门新的微积分课程，CALC项目（微积分实验课程）。杜克大学是第一所使用CALC项目材料和方法的综合性公立大学，该项目由杜克大学开发并首次实施。经过对数学课程的广泛检讨，本系选择CALC计划作为本科课程的替代课程和教学策略进行测试。CALC项目是一个创新的微积分程序，它强调更多的应用，数值和图形技术，建模，当前技术的使用和协作学习。在最初的一年试验期之后，该部正在其所有微积分科推行CALC项目。该项目的目标是：1)在密西西比大学继续分阶段实施CALC项目，2)在必要时完善材料和实施策略，以更好地适应综合性州立大学的环境，3)为学生提供一个创新和令人兴奋的新学习体验的机会；特别是代表性不足的少数群体，CALC项目的策略对他们来说似乎特别成功；4)与更广泛的数学界分享经验，以便在类似密西西比大学的环境中促进微积分改革。这个项目与密西西比少数民族参与联盟密切相关。＊＊＊

9352329 Alexander The University of Mississippi's Department of Mathematics is implementing a new calculus curriculum, Project CALC (Calculus As a Laboratory Course). The University is the first comprehensive public university utilizing materials and methods of Project CALC, developed and first implemented at Duke University. After extensive review of its mathematics curriculum, the Department selected Project CALC to test as an alternative curriculum and teaching strategy in the undergraduate curriculum. Project CALC is an innovative calculus program which emphasizes more applications, numerical and graphical techniques, modeling, use of current technology, and collaborative learning. After the initial one year trial period, the Department is pursuing implementation of Project CALC in all of its calculus sections. The objectives of this project are: 1) to enable continuation of a phased implementation of Project CALC at the University of Mississippi, 2) to refine the materials and implementation strategy where necessary to better suit the environment at a comprehensive state university, 3) to afford students an opportunity to have an innovative and exciting new learning experience; especially underrepresented minorities, for whom the strategies of Project CALC seem to be particularly successful, and 4) to share with the broader mathematical community experiences in order to facilitate calculus reform in environments similar to the University of Mississippi. This project ties in closely with the Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation. ***