Christopher A. Barker
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
Phone: (209) 474-5326
PROFESSION
Mathematics Instructor
EDUCATION
M.A. Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, May 1984
B.A. Mathematics (minor in Computer Science), Union College, Lincoln,
Nebraska, December 1981
EXPERIENCE
developed the laboratory curriculum for the Mathematica Track of calculus@internet
Conference speaker at the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, presenting ideas on implementing the World Wide Web as a means on instruction
developed the computer laboratory curriculum for Math 4: Differential
Equations at San Joaquin Delta College, (implemented using primarily
Mathematica)
developed the curriculum for the Math 11: Introduction to Mathematica
at San Joaquin Delta College, (one of the first such courses developed in
the nation)
Conference speaker demonstrating mathematical software, primarily
Mathematica, at the biannual meetings of the Northern California
Community College Computing Consortium (NC5)
Mathematics instructor, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, California
(1986-Present)
Mathematics, computer science, physics teacher, Lodi Academy, Lodi,
California (1984-1988)
QUALIFICATIONS
graduate level concentrations in numerical analysis, differential
equations and applied mathematics
excellent working knowledge of computer science and its applications
including experience with BASIC, COBOL, FORTRAN, Pascal, and the use of
the computer in the solution of mathematical problems
Instructor Credential, The California Community Colleges
attained a score at the ninety-ninth percentile on the California
Educational Skills Test
ACHIEVEMENTS
graduated with honors
listed in:
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
The National Dean's List
appeared on the Dean's List each year at Union College
