Mr Patrick Higgins ~ Senior Lecturer

Patrick Higgins started lecturing for the mathematics department at JCU in 1995.  He received a Masters degree in 2004 for research in the field of Analytic Series Solutions for Flow Over Topography.  Other research interests include numerical solutions to partial differential equations, seepage through pourous media and teaching and learning strategies for mathematics education.

Teaching

• MA1000: Mathematical Foundations (Level 1; TSV)
• MA1003: Mathematical Techniques (Level 1; TSV)
• MA1011: Mathematical Foundations for Advanced Secondary Students (Level 1; TSV)
• MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics (Level 1; TSV)
• MA2000: Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers (Level 2; CNS & TSV)

Interests

Research

• Analytic Series Solutions to Partial Differential Equations
• Flow over Topography
• Mathematics Education - Tertiary teaching and learning strategies

Experience

• 2013 to present - Lecturer of Mathematics, James Cook University (Townsville, Qld, Australia)

Awards

• 2021 - Inclusive practice award in recognition of exceptional support for students with a disability
• 2009 to 2010 - Faculty citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
• 2009 to 2010 - National citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (team of 4). ALTC.

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Journal Articles

• Higgins P, Read W and Belward S (2012) Analytical series solutions for three-dimensional supercritical flow over topography. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 77 (1). pp. 39-49
• Higgins P, Mullamphy D and Belward S (2010) Bridging the gap: teaching university mathematics to high school students. ANZIAM Journal, 51 (EMAC2009). pp. C640-C653
• Mullamphy D, Higgins P, Belward S and Ward L (2010) To screencast or not to screencast. ANZIAM Journal, 51 (EMAC2009). pp. C446-C460
• Higgins P, Read W and Belward S (2006) A series-solution method for free-boundary problems arising from flow over topography. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 54 (4). pp. 345-358
• Belward S, Higgins P and Read W (2005) Optimising series solution methods for flow over topography - Part 2. ANZIAM Journal, 46. pp. 1286-1295
• Higgins P, Belward S and Read W (2005) Optimising series solution methods for flow over topography - Part 1. ANZIAM Journal, 46. pp. 1272-1285
• Read W, Belward S, Higgins P and Sneddon G (2005) Series solutions for seepage in three dimensional aquifers. ANZIAM Journal, 46. pp. 1126-1140
• Read W, Belward S and Higgins P (2004) A potential update method for series methods in steady seepage. ANZIAM Journal, 45. pp. 759-772

Conference Papers

• Higgins P and Read W (2012) Monitoring and analysing attendance in first year university mathematics tutorials. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. In: Mathematics education: expanding horizons (MERGA 2012), 2–6 July 2012, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Read W and Higgins P (2012) Are online quizzes an effective tool for mastering basic algebra? Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. In: Mathematics education: expanding horizons (MERGA 2012), 2–6 July 2012, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Belward S, Higgins P and Read W (2006) A simple model for oil spill containment using a boom - exact solutions. Proceedings of the Pacem in Maribus XXXI Conference. In: Pacem in Maribus XXXI: building bridges towards integrated oceans governance: linking ocean science, engineering, technology and policy, 31 October - 3 November 2005, Townsville, QLD, Australia
• Higgins P, Read W and Belward S (2006) Wave patterns and sediment mixing near coral reefs. Proceedings of Pacem in Maribus XXXI Conference. In: Pacem in Maribus XXXI Conference: Building Bridges Towards Integrated Oceans Governance: Linking Ocean Science, Engineering, Technology and Policy, 31 October - 3 November 2005, Townsville, QLD, Australia

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 15+ research outputs authored by Mr Patrick Higgins from 2003 onwards.