Outcome
1: An ability to apply math & science in engineering
Level 5 performance
characterized by:
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Combines mathematical and/or scientific principles to formulate
models of chemical, physical and/or biological processes and systems
relevant to civil engineering
- Applies
concepts of integral and differential calculus and/or linear algebra
to solve civil engineering problems
- Shows
appropriate engineering interpretation of mathematical and scientific
terms
- Translates
academic theory into engineering applications and accepts limitations
of mathematical models of physical reality
- Executes
calculations correctly
- By
hand
- Using
mathematical software
- Correctly
analyzes data sets using statistical concepts
Level 3 performance
characterized by:
- Chooses
a mathematical model or scientific principle that applies to an
engineering problem, but has trouble in model development
- Shows
nearly complete understanding of applications of calculus and/or
linear algebra in problem-solving
- Most
mathematical terms are interpreted correctly
- Some
gaps in understanding the application of theory to the problem
and expects theory to predict reality
- Minor
errors in calculations
- By
hand
- Applying
math software
- Minor
errors in statistical analysis of data
Level 1 performance
characterized by:
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Does not understand the connection between mathematical models
and chemical, physical, and/or biological processes and systems
in civil engineering
- Does
not understand the application of calculus and linear algebra
in solving civil engineering problems
- Mathematical
terms are interpreted incorrectly or not at all
- Does
not appear to grasp the connection between theory and the problem
- Calculations
not performed or performed incorrectly
- By
hand
- Does
not know how to use math software
- No
application of statistics to analysis of data
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Delaware | Newark, DE 19716-3120
phone: 302-831-2442 | e-mail CEE | fax: 302-831-3640
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