Changing assessment methods: New rules, new roles

Over the past 20 years,theuse of Computer Algebra Systems(CAS) has helped with the teaching of mathematics inengineer-ingschools. However the traditional use of CAS only in math labs has led to a narrow view by the student: the CAS is an additional work, not included in the learning process. The didactic guidelines of the European Higher Education Area(EHEA) propose a new teaching–learning model based on competencies. We suggest the use of the CAS be adapted to the new rules. In this paper,we present a model for the integrated use of the CAS,and we describe and analyze two experiments carried out in the academic year2011–2012. Our analysis suggests that the use of CAS in all learning and assessment activities has the potential to positively influence the development of competencies.

Oil and Gas Environmental Documentation Guidance Based on Existing Environmental Assessment Documentation

The hard push for domestic oil and gas production suggests a developing divergence from environmentally sound practices. As states feel the pressure to match energy growth to national need, adequate consideration for the surrounding environment should continue to be a high priority. Through an analyses of twelve environmental assessment documents, recommendations for an oil and gas specific environmental assessment documentation guidance has been created. Guidance recommendations for the affected environment, mitigation options, alternatives, public comment process and the overall approach to an environmental assessment document is outlined within this capstone.

Herbert Hoover national historic site, interpretive prospectus (1971) B1; Natural resources management plan (1980) B2; Cultural resources management plan (1981) B3; Annual statement for interpretation and visitor services B4; Snowmobile use, environmental assessment (EA) : environmental impact statement.

Mode of access: Internet.

Pipe Spring National Monument (N.M.), interim interpretive plan, second draft (1977) B1; Master plan (1978) B2; Development concept plan, environmental assessment (EA) B3; Statement for management (1981) B4; Record of decision, draft development concept plan and Finding of no significant impact (FONSI) (1982) : environmental impact statement.

Mode of access: Internet.

Malin-Warner 230 kV transmission line construction (OR,CA), environmental assessment (EA), Finding of no significant impact (FONSI).

Mode of access: Internet.

BMB Enterprises Inc. right-of-way request for a hydroelectric generating facility, Deep Creek Mountains, environmental assessment (EA).

Mode of access: Internet.

Black Mountain public land disposal, supplement to Engen Mountain Development Corporation proposed winter sports area environmental assessment (EA), draft planning amendment environmental assessment (EA).

Mode of access: Internet.

Areawide environmental assessment on the development of a NEPA compliance strategy for new source coal mining activity in the western Kentucky coal field /

Mode of access: Internet.

Proposed 1986 amendments to the California Desert Conservation Area plan : environmental assessment /

"BLM CA TE 87 001 1792."

Environmental assessment of subsurface disposal of municipal wastewater treatment sludge : interim report ; prepared by Ronald Lofy.

"A current report on solid waste management"--Cover.

Environmental assessment of the exemption of motor gasoline from the mandatory allocation and price regulations.

Issued May 1978.

Guidelines for assessing the environmental impact of public mass transportation projects. Notebook 5: environmental assessment reference book. Final report.

Transportation Department, Office of Environment and Safety, Washington, D.C.

Women's Rights National Historical Park : draft general management plan/environmental assessment /

"June 1985"--Cover.

Final environmental assessment/environmental impact report for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company fiber optic cable right-of-way project, Cheyenne, Wyoming to Sacramento, California /

On cover: AT&T fiber optics cable project, Cheyenne, Wyoming to Sacramento, California ... December 1987."

Past, present and future safety benefit assessment methods.

Mode of access: Internet.