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General Information
- Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
- MATH D079X
- Course Title (CB02)
- Special Projects in Applied Mathematics
- Course Credit Status
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Effective Term
- Fall 2021
- Course Description
- Individual special reading, writing, or study projects in applied mathematics as determined in consultation with the instructor.
- Faculty Requirements
- Course Family
- Not Applicable
Course Justification
This is a stand-alone course. This course is CSU transferable. Students need the opportunity to explore concepts in a depth not met in the traditional classroom. This course permits more in-depth study of mathematical concepts than is covered in other courses or permits in-depth study of mathematical concepts that are not covered in °®¶¹´«Ã½ College's other courses but that relate to students' fields of study. This special projects class focuses on topics in applied mathematics.
Foothill Equivalency
- Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
- No
- Foothill Course ID
Formerly Statement
Course Development Options
- Basic Skill Status (CB08)
- Course is not a basic skills course.
- Grade Options
- Pass/No Pass
- Repeat Limit
- 0
Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
Units and Hours
Summary
- Minimum Credit Units
- 2.0
- Maximum Credit Units
- 2.0
Weekly Student Hours
| Type | In Class | Out of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture Hours | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Laboratory Hours | 6.0 | 0.0 |
Course Student Hours
- Course Duration (Weeks)
- 12.0
- Hours per unit divisor
- 36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 72.0
- Total
- 72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 0.0
- NA
- 0.0
- Total
- 0.0
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Advisory(ies)
Limitation(s) on Enrollment
(Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required.)
(Not open to students with credit in MATH D079. or MATH D079Y.)
Entrance Skill(s)
General Course Statement(s)
Methods of Instruction
Discussion of assigned readings
Discussion of research topics
Oversight of individual student project
Assignments
- To be determined in consultation with instructor. See items 3 and 4 of Special Projects Contract.
Methods of Evaluation
- Outside reading/investigation and a written report and/or written assignments and/or examination are required, to be evaluated as defined by the Special Projects Contract.
Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities
Essential Student Materials:Â
- None.
- None.
Examples of Primary Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher | Date/Edition | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See 3 and 4 of Special Project Contract. |
Examples of Supporting Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| None. |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Course Objectives
- Explore various topics in applied mathematics
- Student will complete project objectives/requirements as determined in 3, 4, and 5 of Special Projects Contract.
CSLOs
- Investigate an area of special interest in applied mathematics and demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and expertise.
Outline
- Explore various topics in applied mathematics
- Student will complete project objectives/requirements as determined in 3, 4, and 5 of Special Projects Contract.
- Demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of the mathematical sciences.
- Evaluate current mathematical literature related to the chosen research topic.
