University of Rochester Mathematics Department

Paul Pearson

Teaching

Contact information

Email:
Phone:		(585) 276-3117
Office:		811 Hylan Building
Office Hours:		Mon 7-8pm, Wed 1-2pm, Thu 4-5pm (drop-ins and appointments, too). Please see me, call me, or email me with any questions!
Extra Help:		See this page if you are in Math 142. See this page if you are in Math 161.

Math 142: Calculus II (Spring 2009)
The Math 142 homepage has all of the course specific information.
Math 161: Calculus IA (Spring 2009)
The Math 161 homepage has all of the course specific information.
How to succeed at learning

Helpful calculus links

AMS resources for undergraduates in mathematics

Fun math links

Recommendation letters
If I have agreed to write recommendation letters for you, please read my recommendations page at least two weeks before the first letter is due.
Majoring in Mathematics and Careers in Mathematics

U of R Math Department Undergraduate Degrees Webpage
U of R Math Department Career's in Mathematics Webpage
MAA's Mathematics Careers Webpage
Career profiles of people who studied mathematics
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates in mathematics
(Book:) Great Jobs for Math Majors

Remark: This book is available for reading in the U of R math lounge on the 9th floor of Hylan
Second edition free preview at Google Books
Second edition at Amazon
First edition at Amazon

(Book:) 101 Careers in Mathematics

Remark: This book is available from the U of R library
Second edition free preview at Google Books
Second edition at Amazon
First edition at Amazon

Math classifieds: find your math career
Business Week's reasons why "Math will rock your world"

Here is what I expect from students
You will treat everyone in the class, including the professor, with the respect due to all human beings. You will attend every class, give your full attention to the material, and conduct yourself in an appropriate manner. You will agree to do the work outlined in the syllabus on time. You will acknowledge that previous academic preparation (e.g., writing skills) will affect your performance in this course. You will acknowledge that your perception of effort, by itself, is not enough to justify a distinguished grade. You will not plagiarize or otherwise steal the work of others. You will not make excuses for your failure to do what you ought. You will accept the consequences of your actions.
Here is what students can expect from me
I will treat you with the respect due to all human beings. I will know your name and treat you as an individual. I will not discriminate against you on the basis of your identity or your well-informed viewpoints. I will manage the class in a professional manner; that may include educating you in appropriate behavior. I will prepare carefully for every class. I will begin and end class on time. I will teach only in areas of my expertise. If I do not know something, I will say so. I will conduct scholarly research and publication with the aim of making myself a more informed teacher. I will return your assignments quickly with detailed feedback. I will pursue the maximum punishment for plagiarism, cheating, and other violations of academic integrity. I will investigate every excuse for nonattendance of classes and noncompletion of assignments. I will make myself available to your for advising. I will maintain confidentiality concerning your performance. I will provide you with professional support and write recommendations for you if appropriate. I will be honest with you. Your grade will reflect the quality of your work and nothing else. I am interested in your feedback about the class, but I am more interested in what you learned than how you feel.
Here are the goals I have for you
(1) To increase your problem solving, abstraction, and generalization skills,
(2) To clearly communicate your mathematical ideas both verbally and in writing, and
(3) To build an organized context for the mathematics you learn.