This course is not intended to be easier or more difficult than the regular MA 163 course. In some ways, it is more challenging, but it gives more insight into the concepts and that should make them more understandable for students. The course does not focus on the traditional drill skills, but does not eliminate them completely. During lab classes, in group projects, and in the computer lab classroom, students learn how to use a powerful mathematics software called Maple . One of the requirements of the course is to complete an independent interdisciplinary project related to the student's major.
Students meet with their interdisciplinary project supervisor as needed.