First-Year Seminar in Mathematics MATH.1020
Fall 2018
Syllabus
General Course Information
Meeting times: Friday 11:00 - 11:50AM
Location: Olsen Hall room 410
Prerequisites: You must be a math major in your first year at the university.
Contacting the Instructor
Email: stephen_pennell@uml.edu
Phone: (978) 934-2710
Fax: (978) 934-3053
Office: Olney 428J
Office Hours:
Monday 12 - 1 in Olney 428J
Wednesday 11 - 12 in Olney 428J
Thursday 9 - 10 in Olney 428J
Friday 9 - 10 in Southwick 321 (Tutoring Center).
Meetings at times other than my office hours can be arranged by appointment. See me after class, call me on the phone, or send me an email message.
Course Description
This course is designed to orient you to the university and to your chosen field, mathematics. You will learn about the mathematics program, the mathematics faculty and their research interests, careers in math-related areas, internship opportunities, and university resources.
Course Objectives
By participating in this course, you will
- get to know some of the faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and learn about their research interests;
- learn about career opportunities in math-related areas;
- learn about the requirements for earning a degree in mathematics;
- learn about the internship program and other programs available to math majors;
- learn about resources available to you to help you succeed at the university; and
- get to know your fellow math majors.
Textbook
None
Grading Policy
Course grades
Course grades will be based on attendance. You will earn a grade of S (Satisfactory) if you have no unexcused absences; otherwise you will earn a grade of U (Unsatisfactory).
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Last Updated: July 25, 2018