Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Introduction, due on September 6

  • What is your year in school and major?
    • Senior, Computer Science
  • Which post-calculus math courses have you taken?  (Use names or BYU course numbers.)
    • Math 313
  • Why are you taking this class?  (Be specific.)
    • I need one more class to get a math minor and this class seemed like it would be most relevant to my field and could be helpful if I went into computer security. 
  • Do you have experience with Maple, Mathematica, SAGE, or another computer algebra system? 
    • No, but I have coded with Jave and C++ quite a bit so using code to solve math isn't too bad. 
  • Programming experience?  How comfortable are you with using one of these programs to complete homework assignments?
    • I am a senior in computer science so I can code in Java, C++, and C# decently well. I can probably use SAGE well enough for the purposes of the class. 
  • 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?
    • I had Professor Lang for Math 313. I like how he handed out typed notes because it was easier to follow the lecture without having to worry about scribbling everything down as fast as I can. I disliked how he didn't give partial credit on tests. If you had a small mathematical error that you couldn't find, which caused you to get the wrong answer, you immediately lost 75% of the points for that problem even though you knew how to do the problem. 
  • Write something interesting or unique about yourself.
    •  I speak the African dialect of Twi. 
  • If you are unable to come to my scheduled office hours, what times would work for you?
    • After 4 pm Monday through Friday are the only times I have available. 

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