- What is your year in school and major?
I’m a senior this year, and I’m a math major.
- Which post-calculus math courses have you taken? (Use names or BYU course numbers.)
I have taken Math 113, 190, 343, 334, 214, 362, 371, and 315.
- Why are you taking this class? (Be specific.)
I’m taking this class because it looks like a fun class, I’m very interested in the subject of cryptography, and it is also for my major, and I’ve had you before Dr. Jenkins, and although very hard, you’re still a great and nice teacher J
- Do you have experience with Maple, Mathematica, SAGE, or another computer algebra system? Programming experience? How comfortable are you with using one of these programs to complete homework assignments?
I have no experience with these programs, but I’m eager to learn and hope that I can understand everything and be ok. I have no programming experience either, but I’m comfortable with using these things to do homework, as long as I can get help when I need it and be ok
- 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?
One professor that I really looked up to was Dr Dorff. He was very organized. He came to calss everyday prepared with the material we were covering that day, and he didn't go off track. He also made class fun and enjoyable, which I think is a necessity because it makes students want to come to class and learn. Another professor I had who I loved, but was not a very good teacher did not have any kind of schedule, we didn't know what homework we would have assigned until the day we learned that material, we didn't know when the tests would be, we didn't really know anything. He would teach the material, but one question from the class could get him off subject for the rest of the class period. It was not a very helpful class, and unfortunately for me it was one I really needed to understand.
- Write something interesting or unique about yourself.
I’m going to the BYU vs. OU game this weekend, and I’m really excited about that… but I guess that isn’t that unique…um, I have a freckle on the palm of my hand, that’s pretty unique I think.
- If you are unable to come to my scheduled office hours, what times would work for you? I can come to office hours this semester!! Yea!! Except on Wednesdays, then the mornings would work best.
