The purpose of the Math lab is to aid students in developing their mathematical
abilities. The lab is staffed by a director and several student tutors who are
available to help students in their calculus and statistic courses.
Instruction in the Math Lab is very informal. Students are welcome to come to the
lab with questions whenever they need help in understanding math course work.
The lab has a Hewlett Packard workstation which students may use.
Our goal in the lab is to increase each student's understanding of her or his course
material. This takes time and active participation on the student's part. Please do not
expect the lab to provide quick answers for the purpose of completing homework
assignments. This does you a disservice. If we can help you understand the material
so you can complete your assignment, we will be glad to do so.
Many of the math professors are now assigning special problem sets from The Real
Calculus Problems. Since these problems are graded by the professors and count
substantially in a students's final grade, the lab does not routinely give assistance
on these problems. Instead we have set up special problem-solving sessions with
tutors who have been trained by the professors to give appropriate help on these
special problem sets.
Director
Katherine McClelland, Director of the Math Lab, is ON LEAVE Fall 2009.
Interim Director is Holly Mosley, Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Statistics. She sees students by appointment. If you would like an appointment
or if you have other questions, stop in the lab or call x3060.
Where is the Math Lab?
The Math Lab, aka Math Learning Center, is located in room 2012
in the Science Building, aka Noyce Science Center.
