Michael Coco, Ph.D.
Mathematics Program
Lynchburg College
Tenure Portfolio Additional Materials
Last updated: September 22, 2008



Tenure Cover Letter

Reflective Summary

Teaching

Scholarship

Service
Annual Reflective Narratives




Sample Syllabi

Math 102 Precalculus Math 311 Probability Theory
Math 103 Calculus Math 313 Complex Variables
Math 104 Calculus II Math 333 Mathematical Statistics
Math 105 Problem Solving in Mathematics Math 407 Advanced Calculus
Math 106 Liberal Arts Math Math 601 Rational & Irrational Numbers

Sample Tests

Math 103 Calculus Math 106 Liberal Arts Math
Math 104 Calculus II (in-class test) Math 311 Probability Theory
Math 104 Calculus II (take-home final) Math 407 Advanced Calculus    In-class part    Take-home part

Class Web Sites

Math 102 Precalculus
Math 103 Calculus Math 313 Complex Variables
Math 104 Calculus II Math 333 Mathematical Statistics
Math 105 Problem Solving in Mathematics Math 407 Advanced Calculus
Math 106 Liberal Arts Math Math 601 Rational & Irrational Numbers

Class Projects

Math 104 Calculus II
Differential Equations
Taylor Polynomials
Application Exercises
Math 105 Problem Solving in Mathematics
What is Mathematics?
Warm-up Problems
Coin Puzzle
Sum Simple Problems
What Time Is It?
What Time Is It? (Part 2)
Flexible Work Time
The Climbing Monk
Is This Right?
Census-Taker Problem
Twisted Truths
Fun With Gnomes
A Classic Hat Riddle
Perfect Squares
Unsolved Problems in Mathematics
A Sum Game
Flipping Pennies
Free Anniversary Dinner
Hall Of Lights
Iterated Sharing
Twisted Truths
Table of Values
Road Construction
Math 106 Liberal Arts Math
Financial Math Project
Math 333 Complex Variables
Complex Treasure Map

Class Handouts

Math 104 Calculus II
Derivative Review
Riemann Sums & Definite Integrals
Integration By Parts
Basic Integration Rules
Logarithmic & Exponential Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Indeterminate Forms & L'Hopital's Rule
Math 333 Mathematical Statistics
Review of Probability Concepts
Review of Probability Concepts (2)
Sampling
Significance
Math 105 Problem Solving in Mathematics
Math 105 Powerpoint
Math 407 Advanced Calculus
Example Homework Assignment
Example Homework Solutions
Supremum Definition
Liminf & Limsup

In-Class Simulations

Math 103 Calculus
Derivative Graphs
Concavity Examples
Secant Line Demonstration
Tangent Line Animation
Math 104 Calculus II
Rectangle Approximation Method
Numerical Integration Simulation
Math 311 Probability Theory
Histogram
Variance
Variance Experiments
Math 313 Complex Variables
The following are Geometer Sketchpad files that must be unzipped to view.
They can be viewed in the Math computer lab Hobbs 311.

Complex Treasure Map
e^z
e^z Circle
z^2 Mapping
z^2 Mapping (2)
z^2 Mapping (3)
z^2+2z Mapping
z^2 Triangle Mapping
z^-1 Mapping (2)
z^-1 Circle Mapping
z^-1 Circle Mapping (2)

Papers

Biorthogonal Systems in Banach Spaces: This is the paper that resulted from my dissertation research. It was published in the journal Studia Mathematica (volume 165, number 1, 2004 p.81-100).
Problem Solving Across The Curriculum: This paper is a rationale for the development of the General Education Problem Solving class (Math 105). It was published in MAA Focus The Newsmagazine of the Mathematical Association of America (volume 28, number 4, p.10-11).

Presentations

Art as a Mathform: This talk was given in LC's Science Gang Lecture Series in February 2005.
Multiplicative Calculus: This talk was given at VCU in their weekly Mathematics Seminar.

Sample Student Projects

An Investigation of the Solvability Parameters of TopSpin with Ben Grannan
Modelling The Spread of a Virus on a College Campus with Andrew Crawford
Transcendental Numbers and Diophantine Approximations with Crystal Moorman

Summary of Service

Educational Policies CommitteeFall 2008
Curriculum Task ForceFall 2008
Faculty Mentor2008-2009
CVMA Trail Building Day Candler's MountainJune 2008
United Way Day of Caring Lynchburg Free ClinicMay 2008
Biology Search CommitteeSpring 2008
Environmental Science Search Committee2007-2008 AY
IMBA Trail Building School/Work Day Peaksview ParkNovember 2007
CVMA Trail Maintenance Day Peaksview ParkSeptember 2007
Freshman Advisor (15 students per year)2007-Present
Math Major Advisor (currently 7 students)2004-Present
Interviewer for LC Scholarship Competition2004-Present
Member of Central Virginia Mountainbike Association (CVMA)2006-Present
Teaching and Learning Resources Committee2005-2008
Journal Article Referee On Banach Frames of Type Lambda (Journal: Matematicki Vesnik)Spring 2008
Judge for Central Virginia Regional Science Fair2003-2007
Book Review Mathematical Thinking and Writing by Randall MaddoxSpring 2007
Freshman Advisor (7 students per year)2004-2007
Faculty Advisor for LC Cycling Club2004-2007
Lynchburg College Habitat for Humanity ProjectFall 2006
United Way Day of Caring Lynchburg Free ClinicMay 2006
Interfaith Outreach (Helped move furniture)May 2006
Experiential Learning ProjectSpring 2006
Game Manager for LC Athletics2004-2006
Mathematics Search Committee2004-2006
Environmental Science Search Committee2004-2005 AY
Goldwater Scholarship Committee2004-2005 AY

Annual Reflective Narratives

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