Course Objectives

Course Objectives

Unit 1 Computational Science

Each student will:

  1. Define computational science.
  2. Describe computational simulation.
  3. Compare and contrast computational science and computer science.
  4. Define computational scientist.
  5. Define scientific visualization.
  6. Describe computational science applications.
  7. Describe imaging radar.
  8. Describe satellite imagery.
  9. Describe filters.
  10. List 3 visualization techniques.

Standards

NCTM Standard 1 NCTM Standard 4
AAAS-Benchmark 2-B AAAS-Benchmark 2-C AAAS-Benchmark 3-A AAAS-Benchmark 3-C AAAS-Benchmark 11-B
SCANS 2000
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Key to standards

NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum Standards
NCTM-E - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Evaluation Standards Standards
NCTM Changes - NCTM Changes in Content Emphasis
NSS - National Science Standards
AAAO - American Academy for the Advancement of Science Benchmarks
SCANS - Workplace Competencies
Info - Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning