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Justin D. Swain

Title: Teaching Fellow

Department: Mathematics

College: College of Science

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Current Scheduled Teaching

MATH 2000.001Discrete MathematicsFall 2024 Syllabus
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching

MATH 1780.003Probability ModelsSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1780.001Probability ModelsFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2700.007Linear Algebra and Vector GeometrySpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1780.002Probability ModelsFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1650.320Pre CalculusSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1580.003Survey of Mathematics with ApplicationsFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1580.001Survey of Mathematics with ApplicationsSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Swain, J., Tierra Chica, G. (2024). Linear Numerical Schemes for a Q-Tensor System for Nematic Liquid Crystals. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 430 (117190) 26. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045782524004468?via%3Dihub
  • Pawale, T., Hashemi, S., Swain, J.D., Tierra Chica, G., Li, X. (2023). Directed stabilization and annihilation of defects in nematic phase of liquid crystal by chemically patterned surfaces. Advanced Materials Interfaces. 10 (2300136)
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Overall
Summative Rating		 Challenge and
Engagement Index		 Response Rate

out of 5
out of 7		 %
of
students responded
  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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