MATH 4800 - Industrial Careers in Mathematics

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

Students will work in teams on a project from an industrial firm. This course is designed to expose students to the types of problems solved by mathematicians working in business, government, or industry. Students will be given a real-life problem and asked to work on a solution over the course of the semester. Student success will depend on realistic industry evaluations such as teamwork, communication, individual initiative, and final products. Advanced Standing (Math 4800 is a course for students with strong mathematical preparation.) **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Experience how Math is done in the real world. 2. Develop, test, and implement a mathematical model of their own devising. 3. Assess and revise their own results in order to arrive at a solution that meets the practical constraints of the client. 4. Collaborate in small teams working toward a common goal. 5. Improve their communication skills by presenting and clarifying technical results. 6. Become acquainted with non-academic stakeholders in business, industry, and government. 7. Prepare for a potential career in Industrial Mathematics and increase awareness about the growing pool of non-academic careers. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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