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Superintendent’s Review Chemistry Major Program03 May 2005

Jeffrey FitzgeraldChair, Chemistryx6606

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)

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

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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.

Renovated Michelson Hall!

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

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.

’05 Chem Majors – Best Avg. OOM1000 - Avg. OOM for '05

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• 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

Revised Curriculum Increased MajorsNumber of Chem Majors by Class

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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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Where On Graduation?'05 Chem Majors Service Selections

Medical/Dental

SWO (Nuclear)

Marine Corp

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USNA Premedical Program

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• 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)

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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.

Superintendent’s Review Chemistry Major Program

QUESTIONS?

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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What is CS?

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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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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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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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What is IT?

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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

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AY03 ITstarts

AY04 AY05 PrePlebe Cap

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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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Renovated Michelson !!Renovated Michelson !!

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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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2005 After Graduation2005 After Graduation

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Pilot/NFO Nuc Power MarineCorps

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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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USNA Enrollment TrendsUSNA Enrollment Trends

IT MajorsIT Majors CS MajorsCS Majors

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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 1st Choice, Other Disc 2nd Choice Other Disc 1st Choice, IT 2nd Choice

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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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Questions?Questions?

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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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CDX TrophyCDX Trophy

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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


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)


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.


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


What is the point of mathematics?What is the point of mathematics?

PUREMATHEMATICS

PHYSICS

IMAGEPROCESSING

ELECTRICALENGINEERING

INDUSTRIALMANAGEMENT

MATERIALSSCIENCE

COMPUTERSCIENCE


Example:Example:

LINEARALGEBRA

QUANTUMMECHANICS

DEBLURRING

CORDICALGORITHMS

LINEAROPTIMIZATION

STRESSANALYSIS

3DGRAPHICS


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


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


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


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)


March 2005 Mathematics Department Civilian Demographics

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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


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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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.


Other Items (2 of 2)Other Items (2 of 2)

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)


MONMON TUETUE WEDWED THUTHU FRIFRI11 LockhartJLockhartJ

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ZielinskiZielinskiPR227 PR227

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PricePricePR212 PR212

DD’’ArchangeloArchangeloPR221 PR221

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MoulisMoulisNimitz Nimitz

KonkowskiKonkowskiPR249PR249

GaglioneGaglioneMI 332MI 332

JoynerJoynerMI 325MI 325

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MoenMoenPR207 PR207

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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.


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


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


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

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140 total cred.


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


QQuantitative Economics uantitative Economics (SQE)(SQE)


Future Programs Future Programs (after graduation)(after graduation)

EconomicsEconomicsFinanceFinanceOperations AnalysisOperations AnalysisBusinessBusiness AdministrationAdministrationForecastingForecastingPlanningPlanning


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


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


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


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


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


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

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Economics CoursesEconomics Courses Mathematics CoursesMathematics CoursesSpecial Prob&Stat

Course142 total credits

Quantitative Economics Major Matrix


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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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

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Major’s Rows of the Mathematics HONORS Major Matrix, Class of 2007 – also has grade requirement


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.


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.


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.


Slicing solids in EN200 notes

USING CALC3 TOPICS IN CORE

Vectors in Physics I final

Line integrals & vector fields in Physics II final


NAVY APPLICATIONS OF CALC3 TOPICS (from text)

Spherical coordinates (lat/long)

Trajectories in space

Contour/depth maps – functions of two variables


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

http://www.usna.edu/MathSci/index.html

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

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

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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• 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

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* 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

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

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

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Calculus III Diff Equations EngineeringMath

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Gen Ocean I Gen Ocean II Major Elective Major Elect Major Elect SOC Capstone

Basic AtmosProcesses

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Princ. of Ship Performance

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Physics I Physics II Electrical Fundamentals

Dig Comms& Comp Tech

Wep Systems Engineering

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Navigation Ethics Tactics Leadership JO Practicum

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Oceanography MajorOceanography MajorTotal Credit Hours – 142 Major Credit Hours - 42

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

Superintendent’s Review Physics Major Program

6 May 2005

Mary WintersgillChair, Physicsx5507

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


• 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)

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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)

Actual Teaching Loads

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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


We look forward:


Chauvenet Hall

Chauvenet – Founding Member of the National Academy of Sciences


Facilities

X-ray Diffractometer

Optics Lab


Anechoic Chamber

NATALY


Class of ’41 Observatory


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


Physics Majors

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Phys Majors – Good Avg. OOM

1000 - Avg. OOM for '05

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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

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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

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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


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

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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

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Physics Elective 18

Free Elective 17

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