MTH 599: Introduction to the Graduate Mathematics Program
2011/2012

Announcements,    Homework,    Schedule: Fall, Winter, Spring

Tevian Dray

Office hours: By appt in Kidder 298A, and:
   Fall 2011: M 3–4 in Kidder 298A, R 2–3 in Weniger 495
   Winter 2012: MWF 10–10:30 in Kidder 298A
   Spring 2012: M 3–4 PM and F 10–11 AM in Kidder 298A

Phone: 737-5159

Email:

Class Meetings:

Fall 2011: W 12–12:50 PM in Gilk 113
Winter 2012: W 12–12:50 PM in Gilk 115
Spring 2012: W 12–12:50 PM in Wngr 285

Web Site: http://math.oregonstate.edu/~tevian/onid/MTH599

Course Description:

This seminar provides a broad introduction to the Graduate Mathematics Program at OSU, including both research and teaching aspects. Some class meetings will be used for introductory research talks by faculty, while others will be used to present and discuss information about teaching goals and strategies. Assignments will include participation in occasional research and/or teaching activities outside of class, as well as short writeups of those experiences.

Course Evaluation:

This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Satisfactory performance requires regular attendence (with no more than two unexcused absences) and the completion of short weekly assignments (with no more than two missing assignments).