An expanded laboratory featuring Macintosh IIci computers running Mathematica is being used to implement a major revision of the first-year calculus sequence. First-year calculus now focuses more on powerful mathematical ideas and less on computational algorithms; some important topics, such as infinite series and differential equations, receive more emphasis; and the sophisticated software allows more experimentation and exploration.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9152313
Program Officer
Norman Fortenberry
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-05-01
Budget End
1994-04-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$21,150
Indirect Cost
Name
Swarthmore College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Swarthmore
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19081