Mathematics Department

Professor Douglas Quinney

Although both my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are in Mathematics, my current research interests are mainly in Mathematics Education. In particular, investigating how computer technology can be used to enhance and enrich the way mathematics is taught. In conjunction with colleagues at the Harvard Mathematics Consortium I have been instrumental in the publication of 10 textbooks for teaching Calculus which have been published by John Wiley and Sons.

My current research interests include the following.

• Numerical methods for the solution of ordinary differential equations, in particular the use of extrapolation techniques for improving solutions of problems defined on infinite and semi-infinite regions.
• The development of Computer Based Teaching Material (Courseware) and Computer Based Assessment and Diagnostic Tests for student's in first year mathematics courses.
• The development of materials for teaching mathematics in particular the Calculus together with colleagues at. I am currently working on interactive tools for teaching differential equations under an NSF grant. (CODEE)

Key publications

• Calculus Connections, A multi-media adventure. Volumes 1 and 2. ISBN 0-471-02111-3.
• Single and Multivariable Calculus. Hughes-Hallett, et al., 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York Inc. ISBN 780471 484820.
• Applied Calculus. Hughes-Hallett, et al., 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc, ISBN 047117081X.
• ODE Architect Companion, Chapter 3. John Wiley and Sons, Inc New York, ISBN 0471121320.