New Learning Composite Mathematics, a series for KG to Class 8, has been designed in the light of latest curriculum with some additional features as well as appropriate gradation. This revised series has been structured and designed to meet the challenges of mathematics learning as well as the needs of a broad range of students. The content is designed to reach all learners in the classroom irrespective of their skill levels or learning capabilities.
The following criteria are considered when rendering an admissions decision: high school curriculum and course load, standardized test scores, rank in class, recommendations, and extracurricular activities. Minimum course preparation should include four years of English, three years of history (social science), two/three years of mathematics, two/three years of science, and two years of modern language.
A little more than four years ago, on June 2, 2010, I was sitting with a small group of mathematics educators in the Peachtree Ridge High School auditorium in Suwanee, Georgia, on the occasion of the release of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Governors, state and district education leaders, business leaders, teacher union leaders, and a number of classroom teachers all described their strong support for CCSS and how having common, rigorous, world-class college- and career-ready standards would benefit both their students and the nation.
One of the highlights of my work as president has been meeting teachers of mathematics in kindergarten through college from all around the country. It is immediately obvious that they care deeply about their students. It is also evident that in this era of high-stakes tests, teachers are worried about how decisions made by elected officials will affect their ability to do what is best for students and their own futures. The role of classroom teachers and other educators must include advocating to decision makers on behalf of their students, themselves, and their schools.
I have a colleague who entered teaching after many years in another profession. She teaches middle school mathematics in an urban setting. She has spent her teaching career in the same school and has witnessed many changes in the community. Having had many opportunities to collaborate with her, I both admire and envy the professionalism that she brings to her classroom and her colleagues.
How often do our students consider their mistakes to be signs of failure? How many students, as well as parents, believe that the goal of learning mathematics is solely to get the correct answer? How often, on arriving at an answer, do students believe their thinking about the problem is finished? In The Phantom Tollbooth, author Norton Juster offers a valuable contrasting perspective.
Mechanical engineering is a diverse profession that relies on fundamental science principles to conceive, design, and manufacture everything from miniaturized individual parts such as biosensors, printer nozzles, and micro-reactors to large complex systems and devices such as rocket propulsion, jet engines, robotic tools, wind turbines, and automobiles. Mechanical engineers are concerned with conceiving, designing, manufacturing, testing and marketing devices and systems that alter, transfer, transform and utilize energy forms that cause motion. In order to be accomplished in the mechanical engineering profession, a broad range of skills and knowledge are required.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides a curriculum that intertwines a foundation in mathematics and engineering science with creativity and innovation in design. Students learn the skills to develop ideas from concept to product. The program integrates individual mastery of these subjects with teamwork-based solutions to open-ended design problems and practical engineering experiences. Along with the required courses, optional concentrations are available for students to focus their program of study within a particular area of interest.
The design program is a core pillar of the undergraduate curriculum that combines core instruction in design with hands-on experiences in design-build-test projects. A sequence of four design intensive courses culminates in a capstone course, underpinned by industrially-sponsored projects. Industrial sponsorship for the capstone design experience is strong. Over the last ten years, 130 companies, many from within the state, have sponsored over 325 capstone design projects. In addition to industrially-motivated projects, students have the option to participate in humanitarian projects. Students present their work on Design Day, the last day of classes in fall and spring.
The Department has a long-established study abroad program in Germany (RWTH in Aachen) and study abroad programs in France (École Catholique d'Arts et Métiers), the United Kingdom (University of Edinburgh), Korea (Korea University) and Denmark (Technical University of Denmark). The program also attracts a diverse group of international students to study with us. Included in the variety of activities open to students is the cooperative education program, in which a student may participate after his/her freshman year.
The Bachelor of Science Degree program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering