When Alice Met Bob: Introduction, due on September 2

Wednesday September 2: Answer the following Introduction questions in a blog entry.

Which post-calculus math courses have you taken? (Use names or BYU course numbers.)

I have taken Math 290, 313, 314, 334, 341, and 371. This is my last math class at BYU

I am taking this class because it is required for my major. I chose this class over number theory and graph theory because I heard such great reviews about it. I also chose it because it sounds interesting!

Do you have experience with Maple, Mathematica, SAGE, or another computer algebra system? Programming experience? How comfortable are you with using one of these programs to complete homework assignments?

I really don't have any experience using these programs. I am a little uncomfortable with them, but I am willing to try.

Tell me about the math professor or teacher you have had who was the most and/or least effective. What did s/he do that worked so well/poorly?

Teachers that I have loved and learned a lot from in the class seemed to care about each of the students personally and want us to learn. They are patient with us They can explain things clearly. It's frustrating to have professors who assume we already know what they are talking about. My professors are all very knowledgeable, but some seem to have forgotten what it's like to learn it for the first time. It's frustrating to have a professor tell the class to just stare at the problem long enough and then you'll figure it out.

I love to travel! I did two study abroads: one in at the Jerusalem Center, and the other one tour through Western Europe for my art history minor.

If you are unable to come to my scheduled office hours, what times would work for you?

Sometimes I work during your office hours, but I could come in right after class on MWF. I have class until 3:20 during the TA's office hours, so I should be able to go in for the last 40 minutes.

When Alice Met Bob