Kathryn Wetzel


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Title
Adjunct Faculty - Engineering
Department
Engineering

Education


  • B.S. Texas A&M University
  • M.E. Texas Tech University
  • Ph.D. Texas Tech University

Previous Positions


PositionStartEnd

Courses Taught at Amarillo College


Course IDCourse NameTerm
MATH-1314-DC002College Algebra2025SP
MATH-1314-DC006College Algebra2025SP
MATH-1314-DC002College Algebra2024SP
MATH-1314-DC006College Algebra2024SP
MATH-1316-DC007Trigonometry2024SP
MATH-1314-DC004College Algebra2024SP
MATH-1414-DC008College Algebra/STEM2024FA
MATH-1414-DC023College Algebra/STEM2024FA
MATH-1414-DC011College Algebra/STEM2024FA
MATH-1414-DC033College Algebra/STEM2024FA
MATH-1314-DC006College Algebra2023SP
MATH-1314-DC002College Algebra2023SP
MATH-1314-DC001College Algebra2023SP
MATH-1414-DC005College Algebra/STEM2023FA
MATH-1414-DC007College Algebra/STEM2023FA
MATH-1414-DC011College Algebra/STEM2023FA
MATH-1414-DC008College Algebra/STEM2023FA
ENGR-2301-001Engr Mechanics I (Statics)2022SP
MATH-1414-DC005College Algebra/STEM2022FA
MATH-1414-DC007College Algebra/STEM2022FA
ENGR-2301-001Engr Mechanics I (Statics)2021FA
ENGR-2302-001Engr Mechanics II (Dynamics)2021FA

Other Credentials


Credential
The courses listed below contain advanced math content per a letter from Texas Tech University found in resume above.
CE 5346: Structural Dynamics
Ch E 5310: Advanced Chemical Engineering Techinques
EE 5363: Systems Engineering
CH E 5311: Heat Transmission
ME 5319: Heat Transfer
CH E 5341: Mass Transfer Operations
E E 5365: Fourier Optics
IE 5361: Economics of Manufacturing Systems

Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards


Presentations

ยท         Wetzel, K. C. and Harmeyer, K.  Mental Agility.  Monthly column for the Amarillo Globe News newspaper 2001 to 2006.

ยท         Over 100 Presentations in the last seven years to various groups in Amarillo for audiences ranging in size from 20 to 100 people regarding Mental Agility.

ยท         Are you Tired of Navigating the Distance Learning Labyrinth Alone? National AMATYC Convention 1998.

ยท         Wetzel, K. C., and Harmeyer, K.  Success in Low-Level and High-Level Mathematics Courses in Undergraduate Engineering College as a Correlate to Individual Learning Style. Frontiers in Education 1997.

ยท         Panel Discussion.  Engineering Exploration Day.  Texas Tech University.  1997.

ยท         Wetzel, K. C., and Harmeyer, K.  Teacher/Student Learning Preference Correlations: Implications for Mathematics Education.  Presented at the National AMATYC Convention 1997.

ยท         Marcy, W.M. and Wetzel, K. C.  Automated Analysis and Feedback for Mass Utilization of a Multimedia Tutorial.  Presented at Frontiers in Education and published in the FIE Proceedings 1996 and on the Internet  IEEE FIE site. 

ยท         Harmeyer, K. and Wetzel, K. C.  Multimedia Design II: Managing the Multimedia Tool Workshop.   Frontiers in Education.  1996.

ยท         Wetzel, K. C., and Harmeyer, K.   Brain Research and Implications for Engineering Education. Presented at Frontiers in Education and published in the FIE Proceedings 1996 and on the Internet IEEE FIE site.

ยท         Panel discussion. Women in Non-traditional Fields. 1995.

ยท         Hagler, M. O., Wetzel, K. C., and Marcy, W. M.  Simple in Practice.  Presented at Frontiers in Education and published in the FIE Proceedings 1995 and on the Internet  IEEE FIE site.

ยท         Multimedia Development for Engineering Faculty Hands-On Workshop. Nationally advertised, NSF funded, project in connection with Texas Tech and ExperTech , July 24-28, 1995

ยท         Cognitive Structures of the Brain.  Presented at the Higher Education Consortium.  1994.

ยท         Wetzel, K. C., and VanCleave, N.  Differences in Learning Techniques and Communication between Men and Women.  Presented at the National Golden Key Convention 1994.

ยท         Human Computer Interface and the Basic Requirements for an Effective Tutorial Session.  Presented at ASEE Convention and published in the Proceedings of the ASEE 1993.

ยท         Teacher's Aide in a Box.  Presented at TADE convention.  1992.

 

Books/Manuals Published

  • Submitted Proposal to Prentice Hall for Activity Director's textbook.  Working title "Your Brother's Keeper".
  • Instructor's Resource Manual.  Intermediate Algebra.  Prentice Hall.  2004
  • Work in Progress:  College Algebra Text with an emphasis on Engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology applications.
  • Instructor's Resource Manual.  Intermediate Algebra.  Prentice Hall.  2002.

(ISBN 0-13-034400-5)

  • Instructor's Resource Manual.  Introductory Algebra.  Prentice Hall.  2002.

(ISBN 0-13-034300-5)

  • Mind Games.  The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy.  Delmar Thomson Learning.  2000.  (ISBN 0-7668-1280-4) Co-author is Kathleen Harmeyer.
  • Instructor's Solutions Manual College Algebra and Trigonometry, 2nd Edition.  Brooks/Cole Publishing. 2000. (ISBN 0-534-36996-0 )
  • Student Solutions Manual College Algebra and Trigonometry, 2nd Edition.  Brooks/Cole Publishing. 2000. (ISBN 0-534-36995-2)
  •  Instructor's Solutions Manual College Algebra. 2nd Edition.  Brooks/Cole Publishing. 2000. (ISBN 0-534-35148-4)
  • Student Solutions Manual College Algebra. 2nd Edition.  Brooks/Cole Publishing. 2000. (ISBN 0-534-35149-2)
  • Test Bank.  Tussy/Gustafson Intermediate Algebra.  West Publishing.  1998.

(ISBN 0-534-36096-3)

  • Instructor's Solutions Manual College Algebra and Trigonometry.  Brooks/Cole Publishing. 1997.  (ISBN 0-314-20782-1)
  • Student Solutions Manual College Algebra and Trigonometry.  Brooks/Cole Publishing. 1997. (ISBN 0-314-20783-X)
  •  Instructor's Solutions Manual College Algebra.  West Publishing Company.  1995.

(ISBN 0-314-05292-5)

  • Student Solutions Manual College Algebra.  West Publishing Company.  1995.

(ISBN 0-314-05296-8)

 

 Awards

US Professor for Community Colleges (2011)

Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (Amarillo Chapter) Educator of the Year Award (2010)

 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor State Award (2007) 

 Phi Theta Kappa Apple Award (2005)

John F. Mead Award winner (2002)