Teaching

IS 399 students will be using Blackboard for our course management system.

For Math 223, I use my own course management system, called Moodle (it's like Blackboard, but better). I would REALLY appreciate your constructive comments about this system, especially if you've used Blackboard for courses in the past.

You may access the Math 223 course website here: http://146.163.152.131/moodle/. I recommend bookmarking that page. Ignore the security error, if you trust me.

Office Hours

For Spring 2010, my hours are Monday - Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Typing mathematics

My LaTeX page has information about how to type mathematics.

Senior Projects

All students at SIUE must complete a senior project. Please visit my senior project page for information about senior projects I have advised and projects I would advise in the future.

What do mathematicians do?

Think math stops at 2+3 (or maybe calculus)? The Mathematical Atlas is a very good site that explains many of the different sub-areas in modern mathematics. It will give you some insight into what's going on today. Or swing by my office, and we can chat about what exactly mathematicians do.

Tips for Conquering Math Anxiety

Do you fear math? Dread having to take a math exam? You CAN pass and do well in math classes. Here are a handful of tips to help you; also, visit the links for more detailed suggestions.

• Think positively -- I want you to pass and do well in my class, and the department feels the same way. You CAN do this.
• There is a support system here at SIUE designed to help you succeed in this class -- and I'm an integral part of it. Please come to see me in office hours, email me, or catch me before or after class to ask for help.
• Mathematics is not a spectator sport; understanding mathematics requires lots of practice. Therefore, it's critically important that you do your homework. Try setting a specific time each day aside to work on your math class.