Day 1

Welcome & Introductions

Overview of the Institute

Definitions

Computational Science

Math Modeling

 

Project Development

Introduction to Project Development

Overview of Project Development

Pendulum Sample Model Discussion

Examples of completed computational science projects

 

Introduction to UNIX

Logging In and Logging Out

Accessing your ASPIRE account

Basic UNIX commands

Pine Mail Utility

Pico Text Editor

Directory Structures

Creating a .signature file

*UNIX Exercises

 

Introduction to Internet Resources

World Wide Web

Internet Etiquette and Ethics

Internet Terminology

Netscape Tutorial

Basic Research using a browser

Day 2

Using Computers

Using a Computer to Solve Problems

Compiling and Executing Code

Computers Across the Network

 

Topics in Fortran77

Introduction and History

Sample Fortran Program

Data Types and Constants

Assignment Statements and Arithmetic Operations

*Exercises as directed by instructor

 

Project Development

Problem Solving Techniques

Example Projects

Selecting a Project Topic

*Select a Topic for your project

 

Internet Resources

Internet Browsers

*Internet Exercises

Research on the Internet

*Search for information on your project topic

Day 3

Project Development

Walk Through of Population Dynamics Project

Defining your project Topic

Researching and investigating your project

Mentors

Topics in Fortran

Intrinsic Functions

Logical Expressions

IF Structures

 

Project Development

Background Information

Mathematical modeling and coding

*Define your project problem

*Begin to write the math model for the problem

Day 4

Topics in Fortran

Do Loops and Nested Do Loops

Data Files

Formatted Input/Output

Arrays

 

Project Development

Method of Solution

Analyzing Data and Formulating Results

Spyglass Tutorial

Other Visualization Softwares Available

Improving Student Achievement

Developing a Course Outline

Developing a Course Timeline

What do I need to access the Internet in my Classroom

Day 5

Internet Resources

*Find Educational Resources

 

Project Development

*Continue to develop computational model

*Data Analysis

*Visualization

*Interpreting Results

Conclusions and Further Research

 Team Building for Project Development

Curriculum Development

Using the Internet in your Classroom and Project Development

Collaborative Software

CU-SeeMe

Modeling Softwares

Multimedia Software

Sample Course Outline

Sample Unit Plans

Sample Lesson Plans

Day 6

Topics in Fortran

Continue Arrays

 

Project Development

*Drawing Conclusions and Formulating Results

 

Internet Resources

Developing a Home Page

 

On-line Communication

*Email

Listservs

Newsgroups

 

Curriculum Development

*Writing Course Outline

*Writing Lesson Plans

Day 7

Topics in Fortran

Functions

Subroutines

 

Project Development

Project Presentation

Writing a Technical Paper

 

Day 8

Project Development

Writing a Technical Paper

Preparing a Project Oral Presentation

EXPO

Day 9

Project Presentations

EXPO Discussion

Plans for the Future

Wrap-Up

 

Some of the information found in this agenda can be found in the

AiS Textbook