imsp curriculum conference (16 dec 2010)
DESCRIPTION
deck used to convey "some things i wish my curriculum had taught me"; contains the (unofficial) survey results from fellow brods/sisses of SMM and from friends/colleagues who are graduates of the curriculum; thanks to you all for the help!TRANSCRIPT
BS Mathematics Wish ListIMSP Curriculum Conference16 Dec 2010
Shem CristobalBS Mathematics (1993-1998)
How I ended taking up BS Mathematics at UPLB Registration Evaluator’s ‘fault’
Below are QUOTA Courses Civil Engineering Computer Science
Above average UPCAT Exam Results in Mathematics
Above average Grade in High School Mathematics
Reality Bites 20 of 30 blockmates shifted to other
courses after 1st Semester BS AMAT BS Statistics Etc…
Attempted shift was a failure
some things i wish my curriculum had taught me
Thoughts… IMSP Library have enormous number of
copies of mathematics books journals in mathematics
IMSP establish a reputation of ‘no-terror’ instructors
IMSP had a great number of PhDs in Mathematics
Thoughts… 2 See student advising as a religion
Vision/Mission/Objectives Merit to promotion percentage of advisee
graduates Deeper discussion on
Mathematics electives+
Career orientation+
Thoughts… 3 IMSP instructors have part-time
(consultancy) employment to corporate institutions where mathematical skills are needed
ISEP - intentional student ejection program
In short… I don’t know how to answer the question
But what I’ve experienced after graduation was... have to educate myself on the industry I work
for brag about having finished BS Mathematics, any
work requirements can be learnt
My Unofficial Survey Personal Information
Name (optional) Sem/Year started BS Math Sem/Year Graduated Major Current Job Role/Title Industry Current Employer (optional) Location of Employment Employment History
My Unofficial Survey… 2 About BS Math Curriculum
Do you feel good about yourself having earned BS Mathematics from IMSP? Why? Why not?
Did you find appropriate employment after graduation? If not, specify why not.
Was it necessary for you to take up another course to find an appropriate employment? Why? Why not?
Would you be recommending IMSP’s BS Mathematics curriculum to your children/relatives/friends? Why? Why not?
Please provide suggestions on what you think the BS Mathematics curriculum of IMSP should have that will increase the employment advantage of its graduates.
Please rate IMSP’s BS Mathematics curriculum.
Industry Employment (n=12)
Do you feel good about yourself having earned BS Mathematics from IMSP? (n=16)
Did you find appropriate employment after graduation? (n=16)
Was it necessary for you to take up another course to find an appropriate employment? (n=16)
(unofficial) Survey says… Unable to communicate the objectives of
the curriculum (probably revise it first) Update the curriculum to match today’s
employment needs Put effort in presenting real-world
applications of theoretical mathematics Increase number of ‘specializations’
Information Technology Computing Market Research (with intro to various
Statistical software)
(unofficial) Survey says… 2 Diverse number of electives covering
Physics Chemistry Psychology Law/Politics Business/Management
On-the-job training Pursue ‘well-rounded’ graduates Certification as in Certified Mathematician
(aka Board Exam)
Would you be recommending IMSP's BS Mathematics curriculum to your children/relatives/friends? (n=16)
Rate IMSP’s BS Mathematics Curriculum (n=16)
Thank you!
IMSP Curriculum Conference16 Dec 2010
Shem CristobalBS Mathematics (1993-1998)[email protected]