NJIT HONOR CODE:  All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the NJIT Honor Code very seriously and enforces it strictly.  This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams.  Under the Honor Code, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.

FALL 2009

Instructor:    Prof. Booty   

Course Description:  This course provides TA's in mathematics with the skills and practice necessary for the effective performance of teaching and related duties. Students are exposed to strategies and methods for teaching undergraduate mathematics, and are required to demonstrate their capability for teaching using the techniques demonstrated during the course. Students are also instructed briefly about computer programming, computational software, mathematical typesetting, designing slides and electronic communication. Students are required to hand in homeworks assigned regularly and make an oral presentation at the end of the course. The fact that students come with varying degrees of knowledge and expertise will be taken into account.

Oral Presentation:  All class participants are required to prepare and present a presentation. Presentations are developed from a topic assigned at the beginning of the course. The presentation is typically divided in two parts. The first is a theoretical treatment of the topic suitable for second-year undergraduate students. The second is an advanced extension of the first part aimed at giving an application and developing interest of the students. It is expected that the students will do their final presentation using appropriately designed slides and at least one computer generated graphic. It is also expected that the student will present at least one detailed example and develop a short homework assignment with solutions during the presentation. Each presentation typically lasts for 15-20 minutes.

Computing Skills:  Teaching Assistants will be expected to hone their skills in Fortran, C, MatLab, generating computer graphics, Latex and electronic communication by the end of the course! All participants will be required to demonstrate their abilities by submitting homeworks from time to time.

Attendance Policy:  Attendance is mandatory. Punctuality will be emphasized.

Course Notes:

Prepared By:  Prof. Michael Booty

Last revised:  July 20, 2009