Department of Mathematics and Physics and ComputerScience Technology
1999-2000
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide excellent educational opportunities in the field of Mathematics,
Physics, Physical Science, and Computer Science Technology through:
A high quality updated curriculum based on the needs of industry and
graduate school.
A variety of course offerings in the morning, evening, and on weekends.
The use of innovative instructional technology.
By updating the computer labs on a regular basis and providing access to
new hardware and software.
A dedicated faculty for teaching, advising, and mentoring.
To provide the students with an
atmosphere that will foster and promote
active
learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent study.
Science Technology
1999-2000
Goals
Program through CSAB/ACM or ABET by
the end of the 2000 Spring
Semester.
Actuarial Sciences for possible
implementation during the Fall Semester in 2002.
the students’ performance on the
departmental assessment examination.
Use of innovative teaching
technologies.
With the establishment of the model
classroom in Herty Hall, the mathematical packages for tutoring students in AY 1999-2000
precalculus and calculus courses will be used during 1999-2000. Faculty members will use mathematical software
such as maple, etc. in teaching their courses.
semester, 2000.
and the GRE test.
The department will offer seminars for the preparation of the PRAXIS and
GRE tests during the Fall
and Spring Semesters 1999-2000.
service courses.
The department will meet the needs of
students by class scheduling, faculty overloads, and hiring of part-time faculty members
as needed.
The department will submit at least
one proposal for external funding by Spring 2000, and will utilize effectively the
existing funds for improving academic services.
involvement (on-going).
service to the institution and
community (on-going).
Advisement process will be developed
and implemented by the Spring 2000 Semester.
by the Spring 2000 Semester and will
encourage the students to take advantage of the opportunities these programs provide. The faculty members will help students during
office hours and special tutorials (on-going).
and Computer Science laboratories by
the 2000 Spring Semester.
appropriate authorities.
administering of more evaluations (at
least three regular exams, and a final exam) and the regular use of the results of these
evaluations to indicate weaknesses and strengths of students and areas in need of greater
emphasis.
Department of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science Technology
1999-2000
Objectives
1. To provide students a sound educational background that would make the students quite marketable and thus prepared for gainful employment, as prepared to pursue, successfully, courses in graduate study.
2. To provide a program of study in
Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Environmental Science, and Computer Science
Technology that will enable students to achieve computational and problem solving skills,
to gain an understanding of basic physical principles and that will enable them to apply
these basic skills to their respective areas of study.
3. To provide students in Mathematics
and Computer Science technology with the theory and applications necessary for use in
post-baccalaureate study and/or in the work force, insights into physical and natural
laws, and the analytical and logical thinking skills necessary for the application of
these tools in the various fields as measured by departmental and national level
examinations.
1999-2000 STRATEGIC PLAN
1. To enhance academic excellence:
v by creating active learning
atmosphere in the classroom
v by offering more tutorials and study
sessions
v through the use of innovative
instructional technology
v by introducing a monthly mathematical
seminar for students and faculty
v and by constant mentoring
2. Academic advisement:
v by revising the department’s
advising system and by developing a better system for the distribution of advisees
v through monthly meetings between
advisor and advisee with a brown lunch bag or at an informal place
v by encouraging advisees to talk and
be available to listen to them
3. Retention and Recruitment
v develop a department brochure
v send out recruitment letters
v actively participate with the
recruitment office
4. P-16
v by active participation in Adopt a
School mentorship program
v by serving as a resource personnel to
public school teachers
v by hosting mathematical Olympiads for
local schools
5. Seek external funding and enhance
scholarship offerings and
v exploring more opportunities for
students internship
6. To fill the vacant faculty position
in the department
Science Technology
1999-2000
Presently we have been assessing the quality of our programs by administering locally developed exit examination, both in mathematics and in computer science technology. These examinations are conducted twice per year, April (Spring Semester) and November (Fall Semester). Exit examination consists of two parts: Part A for the Core Requirements and Part B for upper level Courses. Students are recommended to take Part A after they finish their core requirements and Part B in their last semester of graduation. Department offers workshops to students before administering these examinations.
Department also does a study of job placement of graduates to assess the program
and modify them accordingly (course addition and/or deletions, sequencing, etc.).
Science Technology
1999-2000
Assessment processes/instruments in planning stages (but not implemented yet)
The
department recommends that the Office to Institutional Research in collaboration with the
department should carry out the following activities.
Alumni Survey
Study of job placement of graduates
Student Attitude Survey