Teaching: Sanjeeva Balasuriya
Current Courses (Spring 2012)
I am teaching the following courses this semester. Registered students may access the course webpages (through Moodle) by clicking on the links.
MAT 111: Calculus with Precalculus
MAT 225: Ordinary Differential Equations
MAT 312: Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests are in applied mathematics (broadly defined). I am currently listed to teach courses such as calculus, differential equations, mathematical methods, real analysis, nonlinear dynamics, introduction to mathematical thought, advanced regression techniques, and environmental modeling (cross-listed with the environmental studies program). I am happy and able to work with students interested in pursuing independent studies (or honors seminar topics or projects) in areas such as differential equations, chaotic dynamics, fluid mechanics, applied analysis, mathematical ecology, geophysical flows and mathematical modeling. Basically, if you are interested in applied mathematics, I'll be happy to talk to you!Activities at Connecticut College
- I am the advisor of the Connecticut College teams for the Mathematical Contest in Modeling , organized by the Consortium of Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP) . If you are interested in participating, please contact me. Congratulations to the Connecticut College team comprising Ricardo Kabila, Emil Lalov and Bo Xiong, which won a ``meritorious winner" award at the 2011 contest!
- I am a fellow at the Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment, and am happy to advise senior integrative projects at the Center.
- I am an affiliated faculty member of Connecticut College's Program in Environmental Studies
- I am happy to advise senior seminar topics in most areas of applied mathematics. Prospective students are invited to peruse my webpage for potential ideas -- please feel free to drop by and see me!
Teaching Training
- Workshop on Teaching Mathematical Biology (two day collaborative venture involving both mathematics and biology departments in four colleges), Bowdoin College, Maine (2007).
- Teaching Seminar for Incoming Faculty, Connecticut College (academic year 2006/07).
- Principles and Practices of University Teaching and Learning Program, Institute of Teaching & Learning, University of Sydney, Australia (2002).
- Postgraduate Supervision Development Program (comprising 1/6th of the education Masters program), Institute of Teaching & Learning, University of Sydney, Australia (2005).
- Teaching Methods Workshop (two-week full-time program), Teaching Methods Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1998).
Presentations at pedagogical conferences/workshops/seminars
- Talented Students Day, organized by the Mathematical Association of New South Wales, University of Sydney, Australia (July 2003).
- Workshop on Learning Assessment, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Feb 1999).
- International Workshop on Science Education, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Jan 1999).
- English Seminar for Freshmen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Jun 1998).
- English Seminar for Freshmen, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (Mar 1998 & Feb 1999).
- School Science Program, Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka (Nov 1997).