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

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