Objective One Demonstrate mathematical literacy through solving problems, communicating concepts, reasoning mathematically and applying mathematical or statistical methods using multiple representations. Rationale: This is a scanned copy of my work on the second test of MTHSC H 311 (Honors Linear Algebra). I made an A on this test, and the challenging subject material shows my prowess in understanding and applying abstract mathematical concepts. Matrix algebra can be represented in a myriad of different forms, several of which are apparent on this exam. Scanned Exam (PDF)

Objective Two Develop an understanding of the principles and theories of a natural science and its applications. Coming Soon!

Objective Three Explain and apply the methods of a natural science in laboratory or experimental settings. Rationale: Linked below are scanned copies of two labs I completed in my physics class (207/209) this year, covering heat, temperature and the ideal gas laws. My success in completing the labs and my solid grasp of the material should be apparent by the high grades and few errors. Also, corrections were mader where there were errors, further strengthening my grasp of physics. Scanned Labs (PDF)

Objective Four Apply information technologies to intellectual and professional development. Rationale: You're looking at it! This is a custom-designed E-Portfolio Web site. I've been a semi-professional web developer for the past five years or so, so building my own custom site seemed a good idea. At some point, I plan on using this E-Portfolio as a tool to show potential employers, so having an understated, classy, standards-compliant presence for my portfolio seemed a good idea. This site was built using free, simple programs equivalent to Paint and Notepad, and my mastery of web design and development (both facets of information technology) fulfills this competency.

Objective Five Understand the role of science and technology in society. Rationale: This is a presentation I gave in CP SC 212, Algorithms and Data Structures, last semester on a data compression scheme called Huffman Coding. Huffman Coding was developed in the 1950's as a way to transmit any type of data in a binary fashion. Mathematically speaking it could not be more efficient which is why it is used today in fax machines, image formats (JPEG and others), audio encoding (MP3 especially), the backbone of the Internet (TCP) and countless other applications. Huffman Coding has given rise to such a huge distribution of information (the modern "Information Era") that its influence on society could never be overestimated. Our world would likely still rely on the non-binary telegraph and the need for human operators were it not for this algorithm. Hence, knowledge of it yields a comprehension of science and technology and how they relate to society. Original PowerPoint Presentation     Web Version