Enhancing the Mathematical Understanding of Students in Chemistry

增强化学学生的数学理解

• 批准号: 9981144
• 负责人: Erica Flapan
• 金额: $ 23.89万
• 依托单位: Pomona College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2000
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2000-07-01 至 2004-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9981144&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Enhancing; Mathematical; Understanding; Students; Chemistry

Interdisciplinary (99)The objective of this project is to bring mathematicians and chemists together to increase chemistry students' knowledge of mathematics and its role in chemistry, so that they will be able to use the tools and language of mathematics to solve scientific problems. The project has the following specific components: development of a new type of chemistry placement exam which will identify those students who cannot solve multi-level non-algorithmic word problems; development of a pre-calculus level mathematics course on problem solving in science; development of a new structure for the Organic Chemistry laboratory component that reinforces skills from General Chemistry and Mathematics; development of laboratory modules on Linear Algebra and Differential Equations in Physical Chemistry; and development of one upper division elective courses on mathematical chemistry.This project will address several important themes and areas. A more accurate placement exam coupled with a problem-solving course for those who need it will help all students to have the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in General Chemistry and to continue studying science. The mathematics and chemistry faculty will each learn more about each other's disciplines as a result of working closely together on this project, stimulating both teaching and research. The project integrates technology where appropriate into all levels of the chemistry curriculum. Its overall objectives are to provide students with the mathematical skills to succeed in chemistry and as well other sciences. It has the potential to produce models and materials that can be used nationally and have a broad national impact on science instruction.

跨学科（99）这个项目的目标是把数学家和化学家聚集在一起，增加化学学生的数学知识及其在化学中的作用，使他们能够使用数学的工具和语言来解决科学问题。该项目有以下具体组成部分：开发一种新型的化学分班考试，以确定那些不能解决多层次非算法文字问题的学生;开发一门关于科学问题解决的微积分前数学课程;为有机化学实验室部分开发一种新的结构，以加强普通化学和数学技能;开发物理化学中的线性代数和微分方程的实验单元;以及开发一个数学化学的高年级选修课程。这个项目将涉及几个重要的主题和领域。一个更准确的安置考试，再加上为那些谁需要解决问题的课程，将帮助所有学生有信心和必要的技能，在普通化学取得成功，并继续学习科学。数学和化学系将通过在这个项目上密切合作，更多地了解彼此的学科，促进教学和研究。该项目在适当的情况下将技术融入各级化学课程。它的总体目标是为学生提供数学技能，以在化学和其他科学方面取得成功。它有可能产生可在全国使用的模型和材料，并对科学教学产生广泛的全国影响。