Thursday, September 4, 2008

First Post

Name: Casey B

Year: Senior

Majors: Math/Computer Science

Math Classes: Discrete Math, Multivariable Calculus, Scientific Computation, Theory of Computation, Abstract Algebra, Graph Theory. Taking: Discrete Applied Math, Linear Algebra, Statistical Modeling

Weakest Part: Probability and Statistics, haven't taken a real course in Linear Algebra

Strongest Part: Discrete + Graph Theory, Calculus (but it's been a while)

Why I'm Taking the Course: Want a more solid background in continuous math, Diff Eqs seem like a lot of fun.

What I want out of it: Becoming very comfortable with the notion of DE's, including terminology and the various methods of solving them.

Interests: Electronic Music / Analog synthesizers, Computer Science, Food, Birds, WMCN

Worst Math Teacher Experience: Too easy, didn't assign enough problem sets to solidify knowledge, didn't energize the class, taught very slowly.

Best Math Teacher Experience: Many problem sets, challenging material, readily available out of class, brought food to class :), had some supplementary handouts but didn't rely on them.

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