In addition to instructor office hours, there are a variety of ways in which students can get assistance with their homework/studying in the lower division Math or MthStat courses (courses numbered 299 and below).
Fall and Spring Math Tutoring (for both paper and online homework!)
Effective Fall 2019, the Mathematical Sciences department and The Student Success Center (SSC) and are teaming up to provide a …
New Walk-in Tutoring Center for Mathematics – centrally located in Bolton 180.
Spring 2020 hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
This area will be staffed by both undergraduate tutors and graduate teaching assistants – who will be able to answer questions on both paper and online homework for most lower division mathematics courses. There will be computers available for students seeking assistance on online homework systems (ALEKS, WileyPlus, MyMathlab, ConnectMath, etc.).
In addition, SSC provides supplemental academic services for many subject areas including most lower division math courses. Students can sign up for weekly small group tutoring by appointment for most math classes, on the SSC website. The main exception is that
Calculus 231, 232, & 233 students are encouraged to work (individually or in groups) with calculus instructors in the Calculus Workshop in Physics 326 (see below for hours).
MthStat 215 tutoring is separate and will continue to be located in Physics 328 (see below for hours).
*Upperclassmen interested in tutoring for Math courses should contact SSC.
MthStat 215 Tutoring
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers tutoring for MthStat 215. This tutoring is staffed by graduate teaching assistants who are studying statistics and/or actuarial science!
Location: Physics Building, Room 328
Spring 2020 hours:
Monday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 – 11:00 am & 12:00 – 5 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Closing Date: The final day of MthStat 215 tutoring will be the last day of classes (December 12th, 2019). The lab will not be open on Study Day (December 13th, 2019) nor during the final examination period.
The Calculus Workshop
The Calculus Workshop is a dedicated space where students can work on Calculus and Precalculus problems in a collaborative setting with others from across all sections of Math 115, 116, 117, 221, 222, 231, 232, 233, 234 & 240.
In addition, help will be available from instructors of these courses holding office hours in the calculus workshop at various times of the day!
Location: Physics Building, Room 326
Spring 2020 Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closing Date: The Calculus workshop will be open during the final examination period, so students can work there, but office hours may be unpredictable!
Note: Computers are not provided in the Calculus workshop. Students seeking assistance with Online homework who need computer access are advised to instead go to the Math Walk-in Tutoring Center in Bolton 180.