Multidimensional Mathematics Laboratory

多维数学实验室

• 批准号: 9552241
• 负责人: John Rhodes
• 金额: $ 3.17万
• 依托单位: Bates College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1995
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1995-08-01 至 1998-02-28
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9552241&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Multidimensional; Mathematics; Laboratory

The central theme of this project is the creation of a computer laboratory in which students will do exercises, projects, and experiments designed to strengthen and deepen their understanding of concepts of linear algebra and vector calculus. An increased emphasis on numerical and graphical techniques will build upon students' recent experiences in single-variable calculus. A laboratory-enhanced Linear Algebra/Vector Calculus sequence will benefit students by: (1) making them active learners of the material instead of passive listeners, (2) encouraging cooperative learning, (3) placing more emphasis on writing, (4) empowering students to use computers as natural tools for visualizing and exploring mathematical ideas, (5) strengthening the connection between Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus, and (6) introducing realistic applications. The PC-Lab contains 20 networked Pentium PC's and supporting devices. The primary software is MATLAB and the Symbolic Math Toolbox.

这个项目的中心主题是创建一个计算机实验室，学生将在其中做练习、项目和实验，旨在加强和加深他们对线性代数和向量微积分概念的理解。增加对数值和图形技术的强调将建立在学生最近的单变量微积分经验的基础上。一个实验室增强的线性代数/向量微积分序列将使学生受益：(1)使他们成为材料的主动学习者，而不是被动的听众，(2)鼓励合作学习，(3)更强调写作，(4)使学生能够使用计算机作为可视化和探索数学思想的自然工具，(5)加强线性代数和向量微积分之间的联系，(6)引入实际应用。PC- lab包含20台联网的奔腾PC和支持设备。主要软件是MATLAB和符号数学工具箱。