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Outline• Overview of Major• Chemistry Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students / Assessment• Issues / Concerns
Overview of Chemistry Major• Accredited by American Chemical Society since
1975 (5 year reaccreditation cycle).• ~ 30 chemistry majors per year.• Revised chemistry major’s curriculum for Class
of 2004 and later.• Laboratory intensive major with hands-on
access to > $3 M of instrumentation / computers.• Also teach biology courses (SGS, pre-med)
Outline• Overview of Major• Chemistry Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students / Assessment• Issues / Concerns
Chemistry Majors MatrixFall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring
Organic 1 Organic 2 Biochem. InorganicP Chem 1 P Chem 2
SeminarInt. Lab 1 Int. Lab 2 Int. Lab 3 Int. Lab 4
15-10-19 15-8-18 15-10-19 16-8-19 14-7-17 11-11-16
Capstone Prep.
Capstone Project
3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class
Chemistry Elective
Chemistry Elective
• Basic Majors Chemistry in 3/C and 2/C Years.• Analytical Chemistry Threaded Thru Integrated Labs.• Chemistry Electives / Capstone Project in 1/C Year.• 143 total credits, 43 credits in the major.
x-y-z = classroom hours, lab hours, credit hours
Chemistry Electives
• Taken 1/C year (usually) or 2/C year• Past Offerings: Environmental, Polymer,
Medicinal and Forensic Chemistry, Advanced Biochemistry, Chemistry of Warfare, Chem. Engineering, Explosives / Propellants, etc.
Why Capstone Research?Capstone / Research Projects “can integrate the components of the core curriculum into a unified picture and help students acquire a spirit of inquiry, independence, sound judgment and persistence”
- American Chemical Society Curriculum Guidelines
Capstone Research Projects• Student-selected projects (in analytical,
bio, computational, synthetic chemistry, chemical education).
• Each student chooses a faculty advisor. Almost all faculty are involved.
• Majority of students choose two-semester projects.
• Results presented each semester at either a poster session or in seminar.
Presenting at Natl. Meetings
- 2 mids presenting at PittCon in FL- 4 mids presenting at ACS meeting in CA- 2 mids presenting at NCUR in VA
Outline• Overview of Major• Chemistry Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff• Facilities• Students / Assessment• Issues / Concerns
Chemistry Faculty• Tenure-Track Civilians – 27 of 31 authorized
– 7 Full Profs, 12 Assoc. Profs, 8 Asst. Profs– two Asst. Profs starting in August 2005 (not incl.)
• Military – 5 of 6 authorized– two PMPs in pipeline (not incl.)
• Adjunct Civilians – 5 – teach 15 plebe chemistry sections (> 25% of plebe
chemistry sections!)• Post Docs – 6
– all supported externally
Actual Teaching Loads
160170180190200210
2000
F20
00S
2001
F20
01S
2002
F20
02S
2003
F20
03S
2004
F20
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F20
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Avg
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• Includes adjunct faculty but not post-docs
Civilian Faculty Productivity00 01 02 03 04
Refereed Publications / Patents
31 28 19 26 17
Scientific Meeting Presentations
39 34 47 35 40
Successful Summer Support
18/22 22/26 22/26 20/26
External Funding $ $220K $363K $346K $517K $556K
ACYear Ending
• Sponsors: NRL, ONR, AFOSR, NASA, Dreyfus, PRF, Research Corp., NSWC, Walter Reed, JHU, U of MO
Chemistry Faculty Are:• Faculty / Officer Reps to 6 varsity, 1 junior
varsity and 1 club athletic teams.• Coach of Women’s Tennis Team.• Plebe Advisors to 5 companies.• Faculty / Officer Reps to 3 religious or academic
Yard-wide ECA’s• Recipients of (in the last 12 years)
– Two Teaching Excellence Awards– Three Research Excellence Awards– Two Clements and one Apgar Awards
Chemistry Staff• Laboratory Support Staff (6 of 7 billets
filled) – 1 Laboratory Manager / Supervisor– 2 Chemists (1 POM02 Position Vacant)– 2 Physical Science Technicians– 1 WG Laboratory Worker
• One Departmental Admin. Asst.• One ITSD Support Staff
Faculty Make Expensive Techs!• Instrument maintenance / calibration / tuning.• Support labs. Biology has been without a lab
tech for 2 years! • Maintain chemical inventory and manage
hazardous waste.• Coordinate lecture demonstrations.• Purchase card holders.• Conduct safety training.
Outline• Overview of Major• Chemistry Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students / Assessment• Issues / Concerns
Renovated Laboratories• 7 Plebe Chemistry Labs• 5 Chemistry Majors Labs• 1 Biology / Biochemistry Lab• 3 shared Inst. Rooms (incl. NMR, X-ray)• 12 shared Faculty / Midn. Research Labs• Storage / Support Space
Outline• Overview of Major• Chemistry Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students / Assessment• Issues / Concerns
Chemistry Majors Can Succeed in All Areas
• Chemistry majors generally among the best average OOM in each class.
• Chemistry majors are well represented among Brigade Stripers (Current Brigade Commander, Brigade XO and Chief of Staff!).
• Chemistry majors are varsity athletes (including football, basketball, crew, etc.), Masqueraders, etc.
Analysis of Chem Major QPR’s
0 1 2 3 4
2002
2003
2004
2005
Avg
Major
Tech
Core
CQPR
• Succeed even with difficult majors courses
Chemistry Majors Are:• Scholarship Winners (in last 4 years)
- Rhodes (1), Marshall (1), Gates (1), IGEP (3), VGEP (1), USA Today (1)
• Trident Scholars- 2 in ’02, 2 in ’04, 1 in ‘06
• Interns- National Naval Medical Center- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology- Brookhaven National Lab- NAVSEA Indian Head
• Service Academy Exchange Participants- 3 at USAFA in last 4 semesters
Outline• Overview of Major• Chemistry Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students / Assessment• Issues / Concerns
Revised Curriculum Increased MajorsNumber of Chem Majors by Class
0
10
20
30
40
50
'98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08
Revised Majors Curriculum Approved in ‘01 for Class of ‘04
Chem Major 1/C Focus GroupsLikes• Research projects• Elective courses• The challenge• Camaraderie with
classmates in the major• Professional, helpful
faculty
Dislikes• Too much work and too
many lab hours for credits earned
• 2/C year too crowded• Not enough electives
ACS Final Exam in Organic Chem
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40.0060.00
80.00
100.00
89 90 94 02* 03 04
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e
Avg. MCAT Exam Score (’00 – ’04)
7.00
7.50
8.00
8.50
9.00
9.50
VerbalReasoning
PhysicalSciences
BiologicalSciences
USNA
Natl
Where On Graduation?'05 Chem Majors Service Selections
Medical/Dental
SWO (Nuclear)
Marine Corp
Submarine
Pilot/NFO
Other
8
55
3
32
USNA Premedical Program
0
5
10
15
20
98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
Class Year
# of
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ds
Group III
Group II
Group I
SCH
MC by Major '98 - '05
SCH
Group I
Group II
Group III
• Limited to 15 grads per year by SECNAV• Provided ~300 career MD’s to Navy over 25 years• Directed by Assoc. Prof. Chris Kinter (Chem)
61%22%
11%
6%
Outline• Overview of Major• Chemistry Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students Assessment• Issues / Concerns
Chemistry Issues / Concerns• Encroachments on evening study time.• > 25 % of plebes taught chemistry by
adjunct faculty (pushing to decrease).• Insufficient technical support staff. • TMC’s is not a useful metric of faculty
workload for mentoring research students.• Restructure course offerings to allow ACS
approved degree options in biochemistry and materials science.
Nominal Teaching Loads• > 80% in Plebe Chemistry• Civilian Tenure-Track and Military Faculty
– 2 plebe sections (200 TMC’s) OR 1 plebe section and 1 majors section (~160 TMC’s)
• Adjunct Faculty– 3 plebe sections (300 TMC’s) = 1.5 FTE’s
• Post Docs– 1 plebe section (100 TMC’s) per year
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Computer Science and Information Computer Science and Information Technology Majors ProgramsTechnology Majors Programs
3 May 20053 May 2005
Kay SchulzeKay SchulzeChair, Computer Chair, Computer
ScienceSciencex6801x6801
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OutlineOutlineVision & MissionVision & MissionOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Computer Science MajorComputer Science MajorOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Information Technology MajorInformation Technology MajorFaculty and Staff Faculty and Staff FacilitiesFacilitiesStudentsStudentsEnrollment TrendsEnrollment TrendsGood News/ ConcernsGood News/ Concerns
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Vision & MissionVision & Mission Statements (ABET)Statements (ABET)VisionVisionServe the Midshipmen at USNA and ultimately the Serve the Midshipmen at USNA and ultimately the naval service throughnaval service through excellence in Information excellence in Information Technology and Computer Science research and Technology and Computer Science research and education.education.
MissionMissionProvide strong, dynamic, nationally recognized Provide strong, dynamic, nationally recognized Information Technology and Computer Science Information Technology and Computer Science research and accredited educational programs that research and accredited educational programs that develop Midshipmen with the computing and develop Midshipmen with the computing and information technology knowledge and skills critical to information technology knowledge and skills critical to the Naval services in the 21st century.the Naval services in the 21st century.
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OutlineOutlineVision & MissionVision & MissionOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Computer Science MajorComputer Science MajorOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Information Technology MajorInformation Technology MajorFaculty and Staff Faculty and Staff FacilitiesFacilitiesStudentsStudentsEnrollment TrendsEnrollment TrendsGood News / ConcernsGood News / Concerns
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Computer Science MajorComputer Science Major
ABET / CAC accredited ABET / CAC accredited –– since ’87, 6 yr cycle, next visit fall ’07since ’87, 6 yr cycle, next visit fall ’07
142142 total credits with 43 credits in the total credits with 43 credits in the majormajor98 majors + 20 new plebes98 majors + 20 new plebes
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Computer Science Program Computer Science Program OutcomesOutcomes
We have 11 CS Programs Outcomes.We have 11 CS Programs Outcomes.By ’07 ABET/CAC will dictate our outcomes.By ’07 ABET/CAC will dictate our outcomes.All outcomes are tied to specific courses.All outcomes are tied to specific courses.Measurement follows a class and hence repeats Measurement follows a class and hence repeats every 3 years.every 3 years.Examples: Examples: –– Discuss the theoretical & mathematical foundations of Discuss the theoretical & mathematical foundations of
computer science.computer science.–– Can collaborate effectively in a team environmentCan collaborate effectively in a team environment
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ETS’ Major Field Test ETS’ Major Field Test Computer Science Computer Science
Assessment Indicators: 2004-2005
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AI-1: Prog Fund AI-2: Org/Arch/OS AI-3: Alg/Theory/Comp Math
2004200502-04 National Mean
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CS Majors Matrix ‘08CS Majors Matrix ‘083/c3/c 2/c2/c 1/c1/c
FallFall SpringSpring FallFall SpringSpring FallFall SpringSpringIntro to Intro to CSCS
Data Data StructuresStructures
Adv Data Adv Data StructuresStructures
Adv Adv AlgorithmsAlgorithms
Theory of Theory of CompComp
CS Major CS Major Elect IIElect II
Comp Comp Arch & Arch & OrgOrg
Operating Operating SystemsSystems
Software Software EngEng
NetworksNetworks CS Major CS Major Elect IIIElect III
Discrete Discrete StructsStructs
CS Major CS Major Elect IElect I
1616--66--1818 1717--44--1919 1616--66--1919 1616--44--1818 1717--22--1818 1414--44--1616
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Computer Science ElectivesComputer Science Electives
SI420 SI420 –– Artificial IntelligenceArtificial IntelligenceSI435 SI435 –– Adv Software EngAdv Software EngSI440 SI440 –– Database OrganizationDatabase OrganizationSI452 SI452 –– Adv Computer ArchAdv Computer ArchSI455 SI455 –– Adv Computer NetworksAdv Computer NetworksSI457 SI457 –– Information AssuranceInformation AssuranceSI460 SI460 –– Computer GraphicsComputer GraphicsSI462 SI462 –– Adv Computer GraphicsAdv Computer GraphicsSI475 SI475 –– Intelligent RoboticsIntelligent Robotics
yellowyellow = most popular= most popular
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OutlineOutlineVision & MissionVision & MissionOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Computer Science MajorComputer Science MajorOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Information Technology MajorInformation Technology MajorFaculty and Staff Faculty and Staff FacilitiesFacilitiesStudentsStudentsEnrollment TrendsEnrollment TrendsGood News / ConcernsGood News / Concerns
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Information Technology MajorInformation Technology Major
One of two interdisciplinary majors in One of two interdisciplinary majors in the yard.the yard.145145--148148 total credit hours total credit hours –– 11stst oror 22ndnd
highesthighest in the yard (Critical Languages in the yard (Critical Languages and Space Operations > 145).and Space Operations > 145).Major has 28 credits of IT, 3 credits of Major has 28 credits of IT, 3 credits of history and at least 15 credits in a history and at least 15 credits in a second discipline.second discipline.136 majors + 52 new plebes136 majors + 52 new plebes
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IT Program OutcomesIT Program OutcomesWe have 10 IT Programs Outcomes.We have 10 IT Programs Outcomes.By ’07 ABET/CAC will dictate our outcomes.By ’07 ABET/CAC will dictate our outcomes.All outcomes are tied to specific courses.All outcomes are tied to specific courses.Measurement follows a class and hence repeats Measurement follows a class and hence repeats every 3 years.every 3 years.Examples: Examples: –– Design and create integrated ITDesign and create integrated IT--based solutions based solutions
following standards and best practicesfollowing standards and best practices–– Apply IT concepts and practices to a second domainApply IT concepts and practices to a second domain
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IT Major Matrix ‘08IT Major Matrix ‘0833rdrd ClassClass 22ndnd ClassClass 11stst ClassClass
FallFall SpringSpring FallFall SpringSpring FallFall SpringSpring
Intro to Intro to CSCS
IT Data IT Data StructuresStructures
Comp Arch Comp Arch & Org& Org
DatabaseDatabase Sys Anal Sys Anal & Design& Design
IT IT MajMajElectiveElective
IT Rev Past IT Rev Past & Present& Present
Web Web ComputingComputing
NetworksNetworks Inform Inform AssuranceAssurance
22ndnd Disc IDisc I 22ndnd Disc Disc IIII
22ndnd Disc Disc IIIIII
22ndnd Disc Disc IVIV
IT IT CapstoneCapstone
1515--66--1818 1717--44--1919 1515--88--1919 1515--66--1818 1616--44--1818 1616--66--1919
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Second DisciplinesSecond DisciplinesGroup IGroup I–– Space Operations (Space Operations (146146 credits)credits)
Group IIGroup II–– Environmental Applications (Environmental Applications (145145 credits)credits)–– Information Management (Information Management (145145 credits)credits)
(suspended for Class of ’07 & ’08)(suspended for Class of ’07 & ’08)
Group IIIGroup III–– History (History (145145 credits)credits)–– Languages (Languages (145145 credits)credits)–– Critical Languages (Critical Languages (148148 credits)credits)–– Macro and Micro Economics (Macro and Micro Economics (145145 credits)credits)–– National Security Affairs (National Security Affairs (145145 credits)credits)
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OutlineOutlineVision & MissionVision & MissionOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Computer Science MajorComputer Science MajorOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Information Technology MajorInformation Technology MajorFaculty and StaffFaculty and StaffFacilitiesFacilitiesStudentsStudentsEnrollment TrendsEnrollment TrendsGood News / ConcernsGood News / Concerns
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Faculty & Staff Aug ‘04Faculty & Staff Aug ‘04
CiviliansCivilians–– 1 Full, 1 Assoc, 4 Asst, 1 Visiting NSA1 Full, 1 Assoc, 4 Asst, 1 Visiting NSA
MilitaryMilitary–– 1 PMP, 2 Navy, 2 Marines1 PMP, 2 Navy, 2 Marines
StaffStaff–– 1 secretary, 2 ITSD technicians1 secretary, 2 ITSD technicians
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Faculty / Majors TrendsFaculty / Majors Trends
Majors / Faculty Ratio
11.715.5 15.8
26.321.5
14.0
0.05.0
10.015.020.025.030.0
AY02 PreIT
AY03 ITstarts
AY04 AY05 PrePlebe Cap
AY05 PostPlebe Cap
AY06
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Faculty Issues for Last 3 YearsFaculty Issues for Last 3 YearsA brand new IT major started A brand new IT major started BEFOREBEFORE resources in place.resources in place.MCH is not an accurate measurement of workloadMCH is not an accurate measurement of workload–– 13 new courses designed, developed, taught and revised13 new courses designed, developed, taught and revised–– AvgAvg teaching experience (minus Chair) < 4 yrsteaching experience (minus Chair) < 4 yrs–– AvgAvg # Collateral Duties = 1 heavy, 1.5 medium, 2.5 light / faculty # Collateral Duties = 1 heavy, 1.5 medium, 2.5 light / faculty
membermember–– AvgAvg teaching load ~ 157 MCHteaching load ~ 157 MCH
No one in the dept qualified to teach some of the IT courses.No one in the dept qualified to teach some of the IT courses.–– IM 2IM 2ndnd discipline suspended for Class ’07 and ’08discipline suspended for Class ’07 and ’08–– 8 adjuncts in the fall, 5 in the spring8 adjuncts in the fall, 5 in the spring
3 straight semesters of faculty search 3 straight semesters of faculty search Isabel Isabel A move to Michelson HallA move to Michelson HallOur CS major also needed to stay current.Our CS major also needed to stay current.
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Civilian Faculty ProductivityCivilian Faculty Productivity
Sponsors: NSF, ONR, Electric Boat, Microsoft, Office of Force Transformation, High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office,
AcYearAcYear EndingEnding
0202 0303 0404 0505
Refereed Publications / Refereed Publications / PresentationsPresentations
1010 2121 2424
Mid Research ProjectsMid Research Projects 11 11 44 33
Tridents/Tridents/BowmansBowmans 2/NA2/NA 2/NA2/NA 0/20/2 2/32/3
Summer FundingSummer Funding 6/66/6 6/66/6 6/66/6 7/77/7
External Funding $External Funding $ $133K$133K $115K$115K $114K$114K $141K$141K
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FacilitiesFacilities3 Microcomputer Labs3 Microcomputer Labs2 High Performance Labs2 High Performance Labs1 Network Lab1 Network Lab1 Information Assurance Lab (NSA furnishes 1 Information Assurance Lab (NSA furnishes equipment)equipment)1 Robotics Lab1 Robotics Lab1 Architecture Lab1 Architecture Lab1 Midshipmen Research Lab1 Midshipmen Research Lab1 Midshipmen Study Area1 Midshipmen Study Area10 Classrooms (We use 2.)10 Classrooms (We use 2.)
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OutlineOutlineVision & MissionVision & MissionOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Computer Science MajorComputer Science MajorOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Information Technology MajorInformation Technology MajorFaculty and Staff Faculty and Staff FacilitiesFacilitiesStudentsStudentsEnrollment TrendsEnrollment TrendsGood News / ConcernsGood News / Concerns
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2005 After Graduation2005 After Graduation
05
1015202530
Pilot/NFO Nuc Power MarineCorps
SWO SpecOps/Spec
War
Crypt/Intell Supply
CS IT
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What do our majors do for What do our majors do for fun?fun?
Grad SchoolGrad School–– 1 Rhodes Scholar1 Rhodes Scholar–– 1 Marshall Scholar & USA Today First Team1 Marshall Scholar & USA Today First Team–– 3 VGEP3 VGEP
InternshipsInternships–– 12 summer ‘0512 summer ‘05–– NSA, NRL, Naval Warfare Development Center, Newport, NSA, NRL, Naval Warfare Development Center, Newport,
ARM CIO, Perot SystemsARM CIO, Perot Systems
Varsity AthletesVarsity Athletes–– Football, lacrosse, gymnastics, swimming, croquetFootball, lacrosse, gymnastics, swimming, croquet
Brigade StripersBrigade Stripers
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CS Enrollment Trends CS Enrollment Trends NationwideNationwide
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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Newly Declared CS Majors at PhD Granting InsitutionsUndergraduate CS Degree Enrollments Nationwide
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USNA Enrollment TrendsUSNA Enrollment Trends
IT MajorsIT Majors CS MajorsCS Majors
020406080
100
05 06 '07 08 05 06 '07 08
Selected Major Started Major Still a Major
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Class of ’08 IT MajorsClass of ’08 IT Majors(Are they just coming from CS?)(Are they just coming from CS?)
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IT-CS IT-Science IT-Eng IT-Hum/SS
IT 1st Choice, Other Disc 2nd Choice Other Disc 1st Choice, IT 2nd Choice
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OutlineOutlineVision & MissionVision & MissionOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Computer Science MajorComputer Science MajorOverview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Overview, Curriculum & Assessment for the Information Technology MajorInformation Technology MajorFaculty and Staff Faculty and Staff FacilitiesFacilitiesStudentsStudentsEnrollment TrendsEnrollment TrendsGood News / ConcernsGood News / Concerns
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Good NewsGood News1 new civilian came in Jan, 1 in Aug & 1 in Dec.1 new civilian came in Jan, 1 in Aug & 1 in Dec.1 additional military arrived in Jan and 1 arrives in 1 additional military arrived in Jan and 1 arrives in May.May.2 Asst Prof tenured and promoted.2 Asst Prof tenured and promoted.Assoc Prof going on sabbatical (1Assoc Prof going on sabbatical (1stst since 1996.)since 1996.)Facilities continue to be fantasticFacilities continue to be fantasticOnly 1 additional IT course left to be designed, Only 1 additional IT course left to be designed, developed and taught.developed and taught.Division Director & Dean’s Shop has been very Division Director & Dean’s Shop has been very supportive.supportive.
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ConcernsConcernsNumber of credit hours for IT majors too high (Number of credit hours for IT majors too high (145145--148148))We have put 2 possible solutions up the chain and We have put 2 possible solutions up the chain and been denied by the Core or Yard Curriculum been denied by the Core or Yard Curriculum Committee. We are still trying.Committee. We are still trying.–– SolnSoln: Reduce # credits in major. That would preclude IT : Reduce # credits in major. That would preclude IT
being accredited.being accredited.–– SolnSoln: Reduce # credits in 2: Reduce # credits in 2ndnd discipline. discipline. –– SolnSoln: Allow required history course (HH220) to count as : Allow required history course (HH220) to count as
Hum/SS elective.Hum/SS elective.–– SolnSoln:: Reduce overlap in EE302, IT340 and IT300.Reduce overlap in EE302, IT340 and IT300.
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More ConcernsMore ConcernsNumber of majors down & brigade’s Number of majors down & brigade’s perception of majors incorrectperception of majors incorrect–– SolnSoln: Friday evening activities : Friday evening activities
Faculty exhausted and work load won’t go Faculty exhausted and work load won’t go down next year due to 2 external program down next year due to 2 external program reviews and Chair becoming ABET/CAC Chair.reviews and Chair becoming ABET/CAC Chair.–– SolnSoln: We have hired.: We have hired.
Secretary moving up to DivisionSecretary moving up to Division–– SolnSoln: Hire another one.: Hire another one.
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IMMEDIATE CONCERN as of IMMEDIATE CONCERN as of 1600 Today1600 Today
DeanDean –– We need money to build a We need money to build a BIGBIGdisplay case & you need to send an email to display case & you need to send an email to the Brigade.the Brigade.SuptSupt –– We need to get on your calendar We need to get on your calendar before graduation and while the before graduation and while the midsmids are are here.here.Because Director of Information Assurance Because Director of Information Assurance at the National Security Agency is bringing at the National Security Agency is bringing ……
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Teaching LoadsTeaching Loads
TMCs per Faculty
100110120130140150160170180
AY02 AY03 AY04 AY05
Fall Spring
Teaching Load Teaching Load –– OK for OK for AY06AY06Adjuncts AY05Adjuncts AY05–– 8 in fall8 in fall–– 5 in spring5 in spring
Designing & developing Designing & developing IT curriculum during IT curriculum during this time framethis time frame
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SuperintendentSuperintendent’’s Curriculum Reviews Curriculum ReviewMathematics Dept Majors ProgramsMathematics Dept Majors Programs
(SMA, SGS, SQE)(SMA, SGS, SQE)
06 May 200506 May 2005
Mark MeyersonMark MeyersonChair, MathematicsChair, Mathematics
Peter AndrePeter AndreSenior Adviser, Quantitative EconomicsSenior Adviser, Quantitative Economics
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OutlineOutlineMission, Assessment, & ProgramMission, Assessment, & ProgramCurriculum for the Mathematics Major (SMA)Curriculum for the Mathematics Major (SMA)Faculty and Staff Faculty and Staff FacilitiesFacilitiesStudentsStudentsOther Curricular ItemsOther Curricular ItemsIssues / ConcernsIssues / ConcernsGeneral Science Major (SGS)General Science Major (SGS)Quantitative Economics Major (SQE)Quantitative Economics Major (SQE)
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Mission StatementMission Statement
The mission of the Mathematics Department is to The mission of the Mathematics Department is to prepare midshipmen for the technical training they need prepare midshipmen for the technical training they need and to open their minds to the power, beauty, and utility and to open their minds to the power, beauty, and utility of mathematics. We:of mathematics. We:
strive to produce Navy and Marine Corps Officers who strive to produce Navy and Marine Corps Officers who are well grounded in critical thinking, analysis, and are well grounded in critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving,problem solving,give our majors the opportunity to develop the give our majors the opportunity to develop the mathematical foundation required to pursue advanced mathematical foundation required to pursue advanced technical degrees,technical degrees,provide an active learning environment (with provide an active learning environment (with appropriate use of technology),appropriate use of technology),are committed to excellence in teaching and are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.scholarship.
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AssessmentAssessment
Four Goals are assessed Four Goals are assessed -- a staggered 3 yr cyclea staggered 3 yr cycleJust now shifting to adjust to new 2Just now shifting to adjust to new 2--track major track major (class of 2007).(class of 2007).1. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Analysis 1. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Analysis ––assessed in Probability courseassessed in Probability course2. Communicating orally and in writing 2. Communicating orally and in writing ––Capstone courseCapstone course3. Understand the rigorous underpinnings of 3. Understand the rigorous underpinnings of mathematicsmathematics–– year sequence of Fundamentals year sequence of Fundamentals course and Advanced Calculus Icourse and Advanced Calculus I4. Track understanding 4. Track understanding –– applied or theoretical applied or theoretical ––Capstone courseCapstone course
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What is the point of mathematics?What is the point of mathematics?
PUREMATHEMATICS
PHYSICS
IMAGEPROCESSING
ELECTRICALENGINEERING
INDUSTRIALMANAGEMENT
MATERIALSSCIENCE
COMPUTERSCIENCE
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Example:Example:
LINEARALGEBRA
QUANTUMMECHANICS
DEBLURRING
CORDICALGORITHMS
LINEAROPTIMIZATION
STRESSANALYSIS
3DGRAPHICS
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Program (1 of 2)Program (1 of 2)
Have just instituted an Applied Have just instituted an Applied Mathematics Track. Together with a Mathematics Track. Together with a traditional Mathematics Track this allows traditional Mathematics Track this allows majors a choice of specialization. (Starts majors a choice of specialization. (Starts with class of 2007.)with class of 2007.)Honors program averages 5 graduates a Honors program averages 5 graduates a year since 1989.year since 1989.EE--code, subspecialty in Ops Analysis easily code, subspecialty in Ops Analysis easily available to Mathematics Majorsavailable to Mathematics Majors
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Program (2 of 2)Program (2 of 2)
More different courses offered than More different courses offered than any other department (52 in catalog). any other department (52 in catalog). Offer Offer ““engine mathengine math”” courses for EEE, courses for EEE, ESE, SOC.ESE, SOC.Teaching load Teaching load –– average for USNA by average for USNA by contact hour, but overloaded by credit contact hour, but overloaded by credit hour; large variation between Fall & hour; large variation between Fall & SpringSpring
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MatrixMatrixTheoryTheory
Intro toIntro toApp MathApp Math
ProbProb & & StatsStats
Trk/MjrTrk/MjrElectiveElective
Major Major ElectiveElective
Topics In Topics In Math Math (1hr)(1hr)
FundFund’’lsls of of MathMath
Adv Adv Calc ICalc I
TrackTrackElectiveElective
Track Track ElectiveElective
CapstoneCapstoneCourseCourse
App: App: SciSciCompCompTradTrad: Abs : Abs AlgAlg
App: App: App. StatApp. StatTradTrad: : SevSevChoicesChoices
Free Free ElectiveElective
18 hrs18 hrs 20 hrs20 hrs 1616--17 hrs17 hrs 19 hrs19 hrs 17 hrs17 hrs 17 hrs17 hrs
Common Major CoursesCommon Major Courses Track Major CoursesTrack Major CoursesSpecial Core D.E.
141-142 total cred
Mathematics Major Matrix, Class of 2007
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Faculty/StaffFaculty/StaffLargest department in yard, winning USNA Largest department in yard, winning USNA excellence awards last 7 yrs runningexcellence awards last 7 yrs running46 Civilian Billets 46 Civilian Billets –– currently 3 gappedcurrently 3 gapped17 Officer Billets (3 PMP, 12 other Navy, 2 17 Officer Billets (3 PMP, 12 other Navy, 2 Marine) Marine) –– currently 3 gapped currently 3 gapped –– 1 foreign 1 foreign exchange officerexchange officer8 Adjuncts (typical number) w/ 1 course8 Adjuncts (typical number) w/ 1 course2 Secretary Billets 2 Secretary Billets –– 1 gapped 1 gapped -- over 2 yrsover 2 yrs1 Computer Tech (ITSD)1 Computer Tech (ITSD)
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FacilitiesFacilities
Eagerly anticipating new high quality Eagerly anticipating new high quality facilities in Chauvenet Hall facilities in Chauvenet Hall –– replacing replacing cramped classrooms, offices in closets, cramped classrooms, offices in closets, poor ventilation poor ventilation –– hope to improve hope to improve learning, and recruitment both of students learning, and recruitment both of students and new facultyand new facultyThis year atypical This year atypical –– faculty split between 2 faculty split between 2 buildings, many classrooms in MMUs & buildings, many classrooms in MMUs & sections oversizedsections oversized
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StudentsStudents
Consistently have 30+ math majors a year Consistently have 30+ math majors a year –– while not a large major for USNA, while not a large major for USNA, unusually robust for an undergraduate unusually robust for an undergraduate institution. 55 this year!institution. 55 this year!Good students Good students –– high SATs & CQPR, first high SATs & CQPR, first tech major with honors, many Tridents tech major with honors, many Tridents (2 in (2 in ’’02, 2 in 02, 2 in ’’03, 3 in 03, 3 in ‘‘05)05)Also teach about 30 SQE majors/class yr.Also teach about 30 SQE majors/class yr.
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Other Items (1 of 2)Other Items (1 of 2)
Have participated in national Have participated in national ““reform calculusreform calculus””movement: try to movement: try to ““pump uppump up”” rather than rather than ““filter outfilter out””students, teach to multiple learning styles students, teach to multiple learning styles –– numerical, numerical, analytical, verbal, graphical analytical, verbal, graphical –– integrating technology, integrating technology, authentic examples.authentic examples.Modified gateway quizzes assure minimal competency Modified gateway quizzes assure minimal competency without calculators.without calculators.Place plebes in 9 different first math courses to best Place plebes in 9 different first math courses to best address their needs address their needs –– about 1/3 of class validates some about 1/3 of class validates some mathematics.mathematics.
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Unusually efficient for a technical department Unusually efficient for a technical department –– the the nature of the discipline requires less in the way of nature of the discipline requires less in the way of classroom and research equipment classroom and research equipment –– in spite of these in spite of these savings we are short of travel and journal fundssavings we are short of travel and journal fundsAdjuncts tend to be experienced community college Adjuncts tend to be experienced community college faculty teaching a single course for USNAfaculty teaching a single course for USNAIntensive new classroom instructor training before each Intensive new classroom instructor training before each semestersemesterMathLab (resource room) since 1990, staffed by MathLab (resource room) since 1990, staffed by volunteer Mathematics faculty every class period (chart volunteer Mathematics faculty every class period (chart follows)follows)
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MONMON TUETUE WEDWED THUTHU FRIFRI11 LockhartJLockhartJ
PR309PR309MatosMatosPR308 PR308
PopoviciPopoviciPR203 PR203
ChamberlainChamberlainPR211PR211
LiakosLiakosPR240PR240
22 PennPennPR227 PR227
TuriscoTuriscoPR247PR247
PiercePiercePR202PR202
WithersWithersPR209 PR209
BakerBakerMI324MI324
33 McCoyMcCoyPR224 PR224
ZielinskiZielinskiPR227 PR227
KsirKsirPR219 PR219
PricePricePR212 PR212
DD’’ArchangeloArchangeloPR221 PR221
44 KaplanKaplanPR232PR232
MoulisMoulisNimitz Nimitz
KonkowskiKonkowskiPR249PR249
GaglioneGaglioneMI 332MI 332
JoynerJoynerMI 325MI 325
55 AakreAakrePR208PR208
MoenMoenPR207 PR207
HoffmanHoffmanPR246PR246
AlevrasAlevrasPR233 PR233
GutzlerGutzlerPR251PR251
66 WardlawWardlawPR241PR241
McInnisMcInnisPR211PR211
NakosNakosPR206PR206
Van JoolenVan JoolenPR232PR232
MeyersonMeyersonPR220PR220
Math Lab, PR307, is staffed each class day If there is no one in the Math Lab to help you, please go to the listed
office number or to the Mathematics Department Main Office in Preble 222 for help.
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Issues/ConcernsIssues/Concerns
A 2A 2ndnd secretary secretary –– unfilled billet for over 2 yrs in dept unfilled billet for over 2 yrs in dept of about 70 instructorsof about 70 instructorsA 2A 2ndnd computer tech computer tech –– top top recrec of visiting of visiting cmtecmte 6 yrs 6 yrs agoagoCivilian faculty hiring must keep pace with Civilian faculty hiring must keep pace with retirements, controlling large number of adjuncts retirements, controlling large number of adjuncts (about 8/semester)(about 8/semester)Completion of renovation, moveCompletion of renovation, moveDecreasing travel funding and journal funding at a Decreasing travel funding and journal funding at a time of increased need (more active junior faculty, time of increased need (more active junior faculty, PMPsPMPs, hiring), hiring)Shortage of junior officers/loss of NPS as math M.S. Shortage of junior officers/loss of NPS as math M.S. sourcesource
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Also administer SGS majorAlso administer SGS majorFall back major for technical majors. Also a Fall back major for technical majors. Also a 11stst choice major. Graduates about 15 choice major. Graduates about 15 students per yearstudents per yearSuccessfully replaced the Physical Science Successfully replaced the Physical Science major in the 1980major in the 1980’’s that was less structured s that was less structured and sometimes graduated over 100 studentsand sometimes graduated over 100 studentsMatrix (next slide) consists of one or two Matrix (next slide) consists of one or two introductory courses from each department in introductory courses from each department in the divisionthe divisionThree electives allow area of concentrationThree electives allow area of concentration
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General Science MatrixGeneral Science Matrix
Free Free ElectiveElective
SP: SP: Modern Modern PhysicsPhysics
SP: SP: UnderwaterUnderwaterAcousticsAcoustics
SB: SB: BiologyBiology
SO: SO: General General Ocean.Ocean.
SM: SM: DifferentialDifferentialEquationsEquations
NP: NP: Philosophy Philosophy of Scienceof Science
SO: Basic SO: Basic AtmospherAtmospher. . ProcessesProcesses
SA: SA: Naval Naval TacticsTactics
MSE MSE ElectiveElective
SI: I.T. for SI: I.T. for the Junior the Junior OfficerOfficer
MSE MSE ElectiveElective
18 18 credcred 17 17 credcred 19 19 credcred 16 16 credcred 18 18 credcred 18 18 credcred
140 total cred.
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Quantitative Economics MajorQuantitative Economics Major
Half Mathematics/half EconomicsHalf Mathematics/half EconomicsAdministered by a 6 person steering Administered by a 6 person steering committee with 3 members from each committee with 3 members from each of the two departmentsof the two departments
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QQuantitative Economics uantitative Economics (SQE)(SQE)
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Future Programs Future Programs (after graduation)(after graduation)
EconomicsEconomicsFinanceFinanceOperations AnalysisOperations AnalysisBusinessBusiness AdministrationAdministrationForecastingForecastingPlanningPlanning
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Goal for the Quantitative Goal for the Quantitative Economics MajorEconomics Major
The Quantitative Economics major will The Quantitative Economics major will produce graduates who can use produce graduates who can use mathematics to understand, describe, mathematics to understand, describe, and evaluate problems in economics, and evaluate problems in economics, the allocation of scarce resourcesthe allocation of scarce resources
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Steering CommitteeSteering Committee
Economics Economics
Professor Eric Professor Eric FredlandFredland,, ChairmanChairman
Associate Professor Thomas Associate Professor Thomas ZakZakAssociate Professor Suzanne Associate Professor Suzanne McCoskeyMcCoskey
MathematicsMathematicsProfessor Peter Andre, Senior Academic AdvisorProfessor Peter Andre, Senior Academic AdvisorProfessor Charles MylanderProfessor Charles MylanderAssociate Professor Gary FowlerAssociate Professor Gary Fowler
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Required CoursesRequired CoursesMathematicsMathematics
SM261 Matrix TheorySM261 Matrix TheorySM279 Multivariable CalculusSM279 Multivariable CalculusSM239 Probability and Statistics I (Core Course)SM239 Probability and Statistics I (Core Course)SM339 Applied Statistics ISM339 Applied Statistics ISA401 Linear Models and OptimizationSA401 Linear Models and Optimization
EconomicsEconomicsFE210Q Introductory Economics FE210Q Introductory Economics FE341Q MicroeconomicsFE341Q MicroeconomicsFE363Q MacroeconomicsFE363Q MacroeconomicsFE445 Econometrics FE445 Econometrics
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Mathematics Elective CoursesMathematics Elective Courses
SM222 Differential Equations with MatricesSM222 Differential Equations with MatricesSM291 Fundamentals of MathematicsSM291 Fundamentals of MathematicsSM331 Advanced CalculusSM331 Advanced CalculusSM342 Discrete StructuresSM342 Discrete StructuresSM365 Introduction to Scientific ComputingSM365 Introduction to Scientific ComputingSM439 Seminar in StatisticsSM439 Seminar in StatisticsSM444 Discrete StructuresSM444 Discrete StructuresSA367 Introduction to Mathematical ModelingSA367 Introduction to Mathematical ModelingSA402 Dynamic and Stochastic ModelsSA402 Dynamic and Stochastic ModelsSA421 Simulation ModelingSA421 Simulation ModelingSA442 Applied Statistics IISA442 Applied Statistics II
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Economics Elective CoursesEconomics Elective CoursesFE400 Advanced MicroeconomicsFE400 Advanced MicroeconomicsFE405 Advanced MacroeconomicsFE405 Advanced MacroeconomicsFE411 Economic Development and GrowthFE411 Economic Development and GrowthFE412 International Trade and FinanceFE412 International Trade and FinanceFE422 Labor EconomicsFE422 Labor EconomicsFE431 Public FinanceFE431 Public FinanceFE435 Macroeconomic ForecastingFE435 Macroeconomic ForecastingFE436 Business CyclesFE436 Business CyclesFE437 Monetary Theory and PolicyFE437 Monetary Theory and PolicyFE450 Game TheoryFE450 Game TheoryFE461 Industrial OrganizationFE461 Industrial Organization
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Intro to Intro to EconEcon
MicroMicro--Econ.Econ.
MacroMacro--Econ.Econ.
EconoEcono--metricsmetrics
SeminarSeminar
Matrix Matrix TheoryTheory
MultiVarMultiVar..CalcCalc
Applied Applied StatisticsStatistics
Lin Lin ModsMods& & OptimOptim..
Math Math ElectiveElective
Math Math ElectiveElective
EconEconElectiveElective
EconEconElectiveElective
MajorMajorElectiveElective
17 hrs17 hrs 19 hrs19 hrs 19 hrs19 hrs 19 hrs19 hrs 19 hrs19 hrs 15 hrs15 hrs
Economics CoursesEconomics Courses Mathematics CoursesMathematics CoursesSpecial Prob&Stat
Course142 total credits
Quantitative Economics Major Matrix
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Number of SQE MajorsNumber of SQE MajorsGraduated MajorsGraduated Majors
2000 102000 102001 312001 312002 282002 282003 212003 212004 282004 28
Current MajorsCurrent Majors2005 272005 272006 222006 222007 372007 372008 412008 41
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Mathematics Department External Funding
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Number Goal description Course Goal leaders
Goal 1 Mathematics majors are well grounded in critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving.
SM239 (*)Probability and Statistics(Fall)
Prof HannaProf Konkowski
Goal 2 Mathematics majors can communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing.
Capstone/Senior (*)Seminar Course (Spring)
Prof HannaProf Withers
Goal 3 Mathematics majors understand theoretical mathematics.
SM291-SM331Data collected spring and following fall – assessed fall (*)
Assoc Prof TuriscoProf Wardlaw
Goal 4 (a)Majors in the applied track have a good understanding of the reasoning and methods of applied mathematics.(b)Majors in the mathematics track have a good understanding of the reasoning and methods of theoretical mathematics. (*)
Capstone/Senior Seminar Course (Spring) (*)
Prof R. LockhartProf Mylander
Assessment ScheduleAcYr ’01-‘02 ’02-’03 ‘03-’04 ‘04-’05 ‘05-’06 ‘06-’07 ’07-‘08 ’08-‘09
Sem. F S F S F S F S F S F S F S F S
Goal 1 X X X X
Goal 2 X X X X
Goal 3 X X Y X
Goal 4 X X X
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MatrixMatrixTheoryTheory
Intro toIntro toApp MathApp Math
ProbProb & & StatsStats
TrackTrackElectiveElective
Trk/MjrTrk/MjrElectiveElective
Major Major ElectiveElective
Topics In Topics In Math Math (1hr)(1hr)
FundFund’’lsls of of MathMath
Real Anal Real Anal II
Real Anal Real Anal IIII
Track Track ElectiveElective
ProjectProjectCourseCourse
App: App: SciSciCompCompTradTrad: Abs : Abs AlgAlg
App: App: App. StatApp. StatTradTrad: : SevSevChoicesChoices
18 hrs18 hrs 20 hrs20 hrs 1616--17 hrs17 hrs 20 hrs20 hrs 17 hrs17 hrs 17 hrs17 hrs
Common Major CoursesCommon Major Courses Track Major CoursesTrack Major Courses Honors Honors Special Core D.E.
142-143 total cred
Major’s Rows of the Mathematics HONORS Major Matrix, Class of 2007 – also has grade requirement
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Do we really need 4 semesters of math in the core?Do we really need 4 semesters of math in the core?
~1990 USNA Curriculum Review recommended all midn take Probabili~1990 USNA Curriculum Review recommended all midn take Probability.ty.Nuclear power, engineering, most science majors need D.E.Nuclear power, engineering, most science majors need D.E.Social Social scisci majors have stats interest, now included in Probability course.majors have stats interest, now included in Probability course.
Current Core is a Compromise
Navy Based Mathematics Core:Navy Based Mathematics Core:•Calculus I•Calculus II•Calculus III•Differential Equations•Probability w/ Naval Apps.
Technical Core:Technical Core:••Calculus ICalculus I••Calculus IICalculus II••Calculus IIICalculus III••Differential EquationsDifferential Equations
NonNon--Technical CoreTechnical Core••Calculus ICalculus I••Calculus IICalculus II••Calculus IIICalculus III••Probability w/ Naval Apps.Probability w/ Naval Apps.
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Value of Calculus IIIValue of Calculus III
Calc3 is where we do vectors and 3 dimensional calculus. This iCalc3 is where we do vectors and 3 dimensional calculus. This is s critical to an understanding of the world we live in critical to an understanding of the world we live in –– spatial spatial vectors, curves in space, spherical coordinate system, etc.vectors, curves in space, spherical coordinate system, etc.Calc3 concepts reinforce core physics topics and core ocean Calc3 concepts reinforce core physics topics and core ocean engineering (EN200, e.g. slices of solids in ship analysis).engineering (EN200, e.g. slices of solids in ship analysis).For Econ majors, much of SM223 is useful (optimization, several For Econ majors, much of SM223 is useful (optimization, several variables, partial derivatives,..).variables, partial derivatives,..).OneOne--third of each class takes calc3 before majors are chosen.third of each class takes calc3 before majors are chosen.The calculus sequence is a standard, interrelated whole, for The calculus sequence is a standard, interrelated whole, for which it could be educationally undesirable to delete certain which it could be educationally undesirable to delete certain parts. parts. Most majors need calc3, and the few that donMost majors need calc3, and the few that don’’t benefit from it in t benefit from it in core courses and in technical understanding for their Navy core courses and in technical understanding for their Navy careers.careers.
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Calculus 3 Calculus 3 –– SM223 SM223 –– less technical versionless technical version
Topics (from Topics (from ““Core Course CompendiumCore Course Compendium””):):Analytic geometry in 2 & 3 dimensionsAnalytic geometry in 2 & 3 dimensionsVectors in 2 & 3 dimensionsVectors in 2 & 3 dimensionsPartial derivativesPartial derivativesOptimizationOptimizationIntegrals in several variablesIntegrals in several variablesTechnological tools for visualization and Technological tools for visualization and computation in multivariable calculus.computation in multivariable calculus.
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Slicing solids in EN200 notes
USING CALC3 TOPICS IN CORE
Vectors in Physics I final
Line integrals & vector fields in Physics II final
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NAVY APPLICATIONS OF CALC3 TOPICS (from text)
Spherical coordinates (lat/long)
Trajectories in space
Contour/depth maps – functions of two variables
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Value of Probability (SM230)Value of Probability (SM230)•• We live in a probabilistic, uncertain world. We live in a probabilistic, uncertain world.
Especially in warfare, judgments need to be Especially in warfare, judgments need to be made on incomplete, probabilistic information.made on incomplete, probabilistic information.
•• Our current Our current ““with Naval Applicationswith Naval Applications”” course course includes internally developed includes internally developed ““real Navyreal Navy””problems problems –– about one a day: search & about one a day: search & detection, reliability of components, expected detection, reliability of components, expected life span of equipment, hit probability, etc.life span of equipment, hit probability, etc.
•• We also think we currently meet the major We also think we currently meet the major requirements of Computer Science, I.T., requirements of Computer Science, I.T., Economics, and Political Science.Economics, and Political Science.
Oceanography Major Program Oceanography Major Program CAPT Jessie C. Carman, USNCAPT Jessie C. Carman, USN
Chair, Oceanography Department x6552Chair, Oceanography Department x6552
““Know the enemy, know yourself, Know the enemy, know yourself, and your victory shall never be endangered. and your victory shall never be endangered.
Know the ground and know theKnow the ground and know the weatherweather, , and your victory shall be complete.and your victory shall be complete. ””
General Sun Tzu General Sun Tzu “The Art of War”“The Art of War”
500 B.C.500 B.C.
Curriculum Review
May 2005
Topics for DiscussionTopics for Discussion
MissionCurriculumFaculty and StaffFacilitiesStudents and EnrollmentResearchEnrichmentChallengesScorecard
Oceanography DepartmentOceanography DepartmentMissionMission
• Prepare midshipmen for future careers in the Naval service regardless of warfare specialty.
• Prepare midshipmen for advanced study in the oceanic and atmospheric sciences.
• Provide midshipmen with strong theoretical foundations and real world applications of oceanic and atmospheric processes and their impact on the operational environment.
The littoral battlespace...longshore currents wave refractioncloud layersheat stresssurf zoneicing
mountain turbulence terrain-forced winds
mine-like contacts air temperature
magneticsfrostbite
tidescurrentsbathymetrywave heightsinternal waves
fogacousticsbuoyancy
turbidity currentswater temperature
…environment
Topics for DiscussionTopics for DiscussionMissionCurriculumFaculty and StaffFacilitiesStudents and EnrollmentResearchEnrichmentChallengesScorecard
Assessment (1997 vs. 2004)Assessment (1997 vs. 2004)• Why choose Oceanography?
• 1997: 1) Subject interest, 2) Easy• 2004: 1) Subject interest, 2) Next best thing to biology
• Well-designed curriculum?• 1997: 76% yes 2004: 59% yes
• Improvements recommended:• 1997: changes to SM311O• 2004: remove SM311O, SM219, SP411
• Scientific writing assignments beneficial?• 1997: 86% yes 2004: 80% yes
Vital StatisticsVital Statistics
• 42 credit hours in oceanography and meteorology• Science / Math / Engineering: 68 hrs total• 1 of only 7 universities in U.S. to offer a B.S.
degree with major in (physical) oceanography• USNA exceeds the physical oceanography
requirements of the premier civilian undergraduate program at U of Washington
Specialized CurriculumSpecialized Curriculum• Oceanography
• Biological• Chemical • Geological• Physical
• Meteorology• Descriptive• Dynamic• Synoptic
• Lab and Field Experiments, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Information, Numerical Modeling
• Interdisciplinary Program
Oceanography MajorOceanography Major
3/c Fall 3/c Spring 2/c Fall 2/c Spring 1/c Fall 1/c Spring
Calculus III Diff Equations QuantitativeMethods
Oceanic and Atmos Proc
Waves and Tides
Math ModelingOcean / Atmos
Gen Ocean I Gen Ocean II Major Elect Major Elect Major Elect SOC Capstone
Basic AtmosProcesses
AtmosphericThermo
Princ. of Propulsion
Princ. of Ship Performance
Free Elective
Physics I Physics II Electrical Fundamentals
Dig Comms& Comp Tech
Wep Systems Engineering
UnderwaterAcoustics
West Civ I West Civ II Hum/SS Elec Hum/SS Elec Law for the JO
Navigation Ethics Tactics Leadership JO Practicum
18 20 16 20 17 17
Total Credit Hours – 142 Major Credit Hours - 42
Oceanography Major Oceanography Major Writing and Speaking RequirementsWriting and Speaking Requirements
• 11 courses within the major require:• Abstracts• Term or technical papers• Oral presentations
• Culminate in:• Written capstone/independent
research paper• Formal presentation to
department faculty
Honors ProgramHonors Program• Requirements to graduate with honors
• 3.0 QPR overall and 3.5 QPR in the major• No Ds or Fs
• Honors courses: • SO345H Atmospheric Thermodynamics• SO503 Modern Methods in Oceanography• SO513 Honors Oceanic and Atmospheric Processes• SO516 Honors Waves and Tides • SO505/506 Honors Research
• 3 major electives and in-depth research• Historical average: 10-12 students per year
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Oceanography Faculty and StaffOceanography Faculty and Staff
• 5 Tenure Track Civilian Faculty (100%)• 1 Full Professor (17 years)• 3 Associate Professors (18, 15, 8 years)• 1 Assistant Professor (4 years)
• 7 Naval Oceanographers (100%)• 4 PhDs, including 2 PMPs• 1 PMP in the pipeline
• 3 Technicians, 1 Secretary
Topics for DiscussionTopics for DiscussionMissionCurriculumFaculty and StaffFacilitiesStudents and EnrollmentResearchEnrichmentChallengesScorecard
FacilitiesFacilities• A lab-intensive, hands-on, applied science• Most extensive undergraduate oceanographic
facilities in the nation• YP 686 Research Vessel• Hendrix Oceanography Lab• Chauvenet Labs
– 6 classroom labs– Rotating wave tank lab
• Rickover wave tank labs
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CTD Data acquisition s/w MORIAH Met packagePNF-300 Differential GPS 2 MicroscopesSide-scan sonar Sub-bottom profiler Fathometer/fish finderADCP Thermosalinograph w/ fluorometer
• Used in 7 courses (approx.160 hrs/semester)• Summer oceanography cruise • Faculty research cruises• Ocean Engineering experiments
Hendrix Oceanography LabHendrix Oceanography Lab• Multi-function enclosure, facilities for 24 students• Wet lab tanks circulate Severn/Ches Bay water for bio/chemoceanography studies
• Individual and team research
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99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05
All SOC CoursesSvc Courses, SOC MajorsSvc Courses, Non-Majors
4 Service Courses: SO221SO231SO234SO244
Avg TMCs per Instructor Total Student Enrollments
SWO
AVIATION
USMC
SUBS
OTHERSPECWAR METOC
Where Do Our Students Go Where Do Our Students Go After Graduation?After Graduation?
Average number of graduates per year 1994-2004
21
24
11
64 3 1
Topics for DiscussionTopics for DiscussionMissionCurriculumFaculty and StaffFacilitiesStudents and EnrollmentResearchEnrichmentChallengesScorecard
Student ResearchStudent Research19941994--20052005
Conference PublicationsProjects Presentations Conference Refereed
Trident Scholars*: 8 12 5 1
Other SOC Majors: 178 48 30 4-----------------------------------------------
Total: 186 60 35 5
* Includes one 1st place and two 2nd place AMS Macelwane Award Winners
Faculty Research GrantsFaculty Research GrantsProject Title PI Sponsor Period (FY) Amount
GIS/Remote Sensing Education Guth NGA 2003-05 $70KMicroDEM UAV Development Guth Boeing 2003-05 $100KResearch Chair Maksym CNMOC 2003-04 $170KIn Remote SensingEffect of Climatic Oscillations Steppe ONR/USNA 2003-04 $26K on Transport and Ingressof Larval Fish EstuariesWind Direction Estimates Sikora ONR 2003-06 $130Kfrom SAR ImagerySurface Wind Speed and Sikora NASA 2003-05 $13KFluxes from SAR ImageryMaury Project Smith/ CNMOC 2003-05 $60K
Geer (AMS) ONR 2003-04 $98KSmith USNA 2003-04 $23KVieira USNA 2003-04 $10K
Topics for DiscussionTopics for DiscussionMissionCurriculumFaculty and StaffFacilitiesStudents and EnrollmentResearchEnrichmentChallengesScorecard
Summer Summer IntersessionalIntersessional ActivitiesActivities• Summer Oceanography YP Cruise• Naval Academy Summer Seminar• AMS/USNA Maury Project• Summer School (SO345)• Research• Summer Internships• CSNTS Sailing or Tactical YP Cruise
Oceanography Oceanography Summer Research CruiseSummer Research Cruise
• 15 summer science cruises since 1988
• Approximately 24 midshipmen annually
• Meets Professional Development requirements of Seamanship and Navigation Department
• 2004: Midshipmen navigated nearly 600 nautical miles and conducted a variety of oceanographic research
• Additional training during port visits
Oceanography InternshipsOceanography InternshipsSummer:
• Fleet Numerical METOC Center / NPS (1) • Dolphin Training with SPAWARSYSCOM (7)• Fleet Survey Ships (2)• Hurricane Hunters (1)• UCAR/ULW (1)• NOAA Undersea Habitat (1)
Winter:
• USCG icebreaker to McMurdo Sound, Antarctica (1 )6 consecutive years
Topics for DiscussionTopics for DiscussionMissionCurriculumFaculty and StaffFacilitiesStudents and EnrollmentResearchEnrichmentChallengesScorecard
ChallengesChallenges• Declining enrollment• 3-5 civilian faculty within ten years of retirement• Meeting the needs of the Navy for the 21st century
• Remote Sensing• Promoting Ocean Policy (Marine Mammals, Law of the Sea)• Global Climate Change
• Addressing the expectations of today’s students• Revision of the curriculum• Biological Oceanography
Oceanography Major Oceanography Major Historical EnrollmentHistorical Enrollment
02
468
1012
USNA CLASS
%of
CLASS
82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 00 02 04 06 08
7.2 % meanup to 2004
3/c Fall 3/c Spring 2/c Fall 2/c Spring 1/c Fall 1/c Spring
Calculus III Diff Equations EngineeringMath
Probability and Stats
Oceanic and Atmos Proc
Waves and Tides
Gen Ocean I Gen Ocean II Major Elective Major Elect Major Elect SOC Capstone
Basic AtmosProcesses
AtmosphericThermo
Princ. of Propulsion
Princ. of Ship Performance
Free Elective
Physics I Physics II Electrical Fundamentals
Dig Comms& Comp Tech
Wep Systems Engineering
Underwater Acoustics
West Civ I West Civ II Hum/SS Elec Hum/SS Elec Law for the JO
Navigation Ethics Tactics Leadership JO Practicum
18 19 17 19 18 1720 16
QuantitativeMethods
20 17
Math ModelingOcean / Atmos
Oceanography MajorOceanography MajorTotal Credit Hours – 142 Major Credit Hours - 42
Topics for DiscussionTopics for DiscussionMissionCurriculumFaculty and StaffFacilitiesStudents and EnrollmentResearchEnrichmentChallengesScorecard
2001 Visiting Committee 2001 Visiting Committee Comments on CurriculumComments on Curriculum
• Outstanding quality program• Responsive to student needs• Reflects emerging science with electives in
hydrography, polar oc and global climate change
• YP and other hands-on facilities are outstanding• High student esprit de corps• Outstanding record engaging students in research
2001 Visiting Committee 2001 Visiting Committee Comments on CurriculumComments on Curriculum
• Need to reach a wider cross section of students and meet future Naval requirements (GIS, Biological Oceanography, Aviation Meteorology)
• “…opportunity exists to provide METOC education for every midshipman, not just for oceanography majors.…USNA midshipmen during their subsequent careers will risk the success of their mission, their lives, and the lives of their shipmates if their understanding of the environmental battlespace is deficient.Very serious thought should be given to ensuring that all midshipmen are meaningfully exposed to modern oceanographyand its applications.”
SummarySummary• Principal Strengths
• First-rate, laboratory-intensive curriculum• Strong student/faculty relationship• Excellent lab facilities and faculty • Strong external METOC connections• Fleet relevance
• Areas for Improvement• METOC inclusion in Core• Aviation meteorology• Dual track (Met/Ocean)
“Understanding the ocean environment “Understanding the ocean environment ––including the atmosphere above it, the seafloor including the atmosphere above it, the seafloor beneath it, and the coastlines that encircle it beneath it, and the coastlines that encircle it ––
will always be a core naval requirement.will always be a core naval requirement.
Thus, the Navy should continue its historic role in Thus, the Navy should continue its historic role in supporting the education of future generations of supporting the education of future generations of
ocean professionals.”ocean professionals.”
U.S. Commission on Ocean PolicyU.S. Commission on Ocean PolicySeptember 2004September 2004
Outline
• Overview of Major• Physics Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students• Challenges
• As junior members of the physics community, …
• a broad knowledge of the laws that govern the physical world
• excitement in exploring the universe• apply the thought processes learned in their
study of physics to practical problems • they can work effectively as part of a team
and are leaders in their communities.
The Physics Major: Vision
Physics Major: Goals
• describe the significant features of classical, relativistic, quantum and statistical physics
• communicate physical observations, results and theories
• apply the scientific method…to solve problems, analyze data and propose new experiments
• use instruments and computers to gather and analyze data
• apply the fundamental principles to a capstone experience
The Physics Major
• Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• Laboratory intensive major with hands-on access to > $7 M of instrumentation / computers
• Total 141-144 credit hours (53-55 in major)• Number of physics majors growing over last
few years
How do we compare?USNA: since 1998, average physics major
class size is 22
Nationwide: out of 764 colleges that have a Physics Major, only 36 graduated more than 20
Nationwide: out of 511 four year schoolsthat have a Physics Major only 5 graduated
more than 20 physics majors:
College of Charleston Illinois State
U. Wisconsin (La Crosse)USAFA USNA
Outline
• Overview of Major• Physics Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students• Challenges
• Revised our base curriculum• Added “just-in-time” support for upper-
division math challenges• Adding Flexibility
More student projectsFoundation for MS or PhD in other fieldsMore “Student-friendly”New tracks
• Added Astrophysics TrackSpace technology vital to USNIntense midshipmen interestAIP studies – More women in science
• Added Applied Physics TrackFocus on practical applicationsInterdisciplinary areas of focus
Physics Applied Physics Astrophysics3/c Fall Physical Mechanics I
2/c Fall 20th Century PhysicsPhysical Mechanics II
2/c Spring Electricity & Magnetism II
Physics of the Atom IProblem Solving Methods II
1/c Fall Physics of the Atom II Physics Elective Astrophysics IMath/Sci/Eng Elective
1/c Spring Thermal Physics Math/Sci/Eng ElectPhysics Elective Astrophysics II
3/c Spring Electricity & Magnetism IHeat, Sound & Light
Problem Solving Methods I
Astronomy
Physics Elective ObservationalAstrophysics
Free Elective
New Physics Tracks have been Introduced
Physics Electives
• Taken 1/C year (usually) or 2/C year• Past Offerings: Solid State, Optics,
Acoustics, Nuclear, Astrophysics• Proposed new electives: Computational,
Lab Techniques
The Physics Capstone Experience
• Capstone essay written 1st semester 1/C year
• Normally, students choose an essay associated with Physics of the Atom II or an SP495 Research Project
• Apply Physics Capstone Writing Project Rubric
• Editorial review and revision of the Capstone Essay required
Why is Research Important?Midshipmen Research Semesters
(non-Trident Research)
0
2
46
8
10
12
1416
18
20
F98 S98 F99 S99 F00 S00 F01 S01 F01 S02 F03 S03 F04 S04 F05 S05
Semester
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Stud
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Increasing student research is an important factor in recruiting majors
Research Projects– 140 mid’n-research-semesters since 1998– Robust fields of study
• Astrophysics• Acoustics• Nuclear• Optics• Condensed Matter• Theoretical and Numerical Studies
Presenting Results at National Meetings
Eastern Colleges Science Conference
Dan Duong(’04) – Best Physics Project
“Nonlinear Acoustic Detection of a Model
Landmine”
• Improved outreach with seminars.– Current Topics in Science– Technology and Science of Medical Physics– Improving Science Literacy– Non-linear Acoustics– Advanced Math Methods– Physics of Cars (Spring 2005)– Physics of Sports (Fall 2006)132 students since AY99(Majority non-physics)27 pre-registered for the Fall of 2006(26 non-physics majors)
Outline
• Overview of Major• Physics Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff• Facilities• Students• Challenges
Physics Faculty
• Tenure Track Civilians: 23 of 26 authorized– 13 Full Profs, 5 Assoc. Profs, 5 Asst. Profs– 5 faculty within 5 years of retirement
• Military: 9 of 11 authorized including 1 PMP– 1 additional PMP requested
• Adjunct Civilians: 5 – teach 6 general physics sections
Nominal Teaching Loads
• ~77% in General Physics • Civilian Tenure Track and Military Faculty
2 sections (210-240 TMCH) or2 sections majors or cognate course plus e.g. research project, seminar, course
development• Adjunct Faculty
– 1 general physics section (120 TMCH)
Civilian Faculty Productivity
AcYear
Journal Articles
Conference Proceedings
Books/ book chapters
Presentations
04 22 7 3 / 1 4703 28 10 1 /2 5302 27 8 0 4801 11 6 1 3700 12 5 0 37
Physics Faculty Research GrantsAY 2004-05 Funded Research 12 Faculty: total $260k e.g. NSF, ONR, ARO
Examples:• John Bendler – Military applications of polycarbonate• Murray Korman – Acoustic detection of landmines• Chuck Edmondson & John Fontanella –
Battery & Fuel cell materials• Doug Edsall – Medical geology• Jeff Vanhoy – Vibrational motion of nuclei• Daryl Hartley – Deformation of nuclei• Don Treacy & Mary Wintersgill – Andes, intelligent
tutor system
Physics Faculty Are:
• Fellow, American Physical Society • Coordinator, Liquid Nitrogen Facility• USNA Radiation Safety Officer.• USNA Laser Safety Officer• Faculty/Officer Reps to 4 teams/ECAs• Plebe Advisors to 3 companies• Judge, Baltimore Science Fair
Physics Staff
• Laboratory Support Staff (5 of 7 billets filled) – 1 Laboratory Manager / Supervisor– 3 Physical Science Technicians
(winner, USNA Excellence/Innovation Award)– 1 Machinist
• One Departmental Admin. Asst.• Share 1 ITSD Support Staff with Oceanography
Laboratory Support Staff• 3 technicians & 1 machinist support 12 lab
courses plus electives, classroom demo equipment, 6 lecture demos (Core courses)
• Core courses: 1000 students, 52 lab stations (82 next year)
• 10 Majors courses• NATALY• Observatory
Outline
• Overview of Major• Physics Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students• Challenges
Chauvenet Hall
Chauvenet – Founding Member of the National Academy of Sciences
We anticipate:
Pack special equipment 2 May 2005
Final Exams end 11 May 2005
Move teaching labs 18 May 2005
Move offices 15 August 2005
Begin teaching classes 22 August 2005
Outline
• Overview of Major• Physics Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students• Challenges
Physics Majors
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1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
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• Average CQPR: 3.22• Range of Av. CQPR: 3.04 to 3.41
• Average Order of Merit: 356• Range of Av. OOM: 301 to 472
Since 1998:
Physics Majors Are:• Scholarship Winners (in last 4 years)
Fitzgerald, Hertz, Draper, Burke, Gates, Bowman, IGEP (>20% for ‘04)
• Trident Scholars - 18 of 80 over last 6 years• Interns - Lawrence Livermore National Lab
- Los Alamos National Lab- Naval Research Lab- NASA Goddard
• Athletes – Football, Women’s Soccer, Squash, Karate etc.
• Service Academy Exchange Participants- 2 in last 4 semesters, 1 next fall
Active SPS Chapter
Spring 2005 visit Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Physics Majors Service Selection 1998-2005
3.1
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.3
7.0
7.0
7.8
11.7
25.8
27.3
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0
Other
USMC NFO
Medical Corps
Navy NFO
Special Warfare
Surface Warfare
USMC Pilot
Nuclear Surface
USMC Ground
Navy Pilot
Submarine
% of Physics Graduates
Physics Majors Service Selection 1998-2005
3.1
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.3
7.0
7.0
7.8
11.7
25.8
27.3
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0
Other
USMC NFO
Medical Corps
Navy NFO
Special Warfare
Surface Warfare
USMC Pilot
Nuclear Surface
USMC Ground
Navy Pilot
Submarine
% of Physics Graduates
Big Picture: Physics (USNA)
35.1% (13.7) Nuclear Power
36.1% (34.5) Fly
20.3% (17.2) USMC
Outline
• Overview of Major• Physics Major Curriculum• Faculty and Staff • Facilities• Students• Challenges
Physics Challenges•Increase technical support•Support for young faculty
equipment, purchasing, travel•Loss of the Observatory
seeking funding from USNA Foundation•Lower max core class size below 24
improved learning environment•Introduce modern physics into core
Physics Courses Other CoursesTotal Hours
3/c Fall Physical Mechanics I NN204, NS310, SM221 NE203, HH205
19
2/c Fall 20th Century Physics EE301, HMSS2Physical Mechanics II
2/c Spring Electricity & Magnetism II NL302, EE302, EN200
Physics of the Atom IProblem Solving Methods II
1/c Fall Physics of the Atom II ES419, EM 300Math/Sci/Eng Elective
1/c Spring Thermal Physics NS40X, NL400Physics Elective Math/Sci/Eng Elective
3/c Spring Electricity & Magnetism I SM212, HMSS1, HH206Heat, Sound & Light 18
Problem Solving Methods I 17
18
Physics Elective 18
Free Elective 17