Introduction, due on August 29

• I am a senior majoring in mathematics.
• I have taken MATH 112, 113, 290, 313, 314, 334, 341, and 371
• I'm taking this course because it seems interesting to me and also applicable. As an added bonus, there are a lot of people that I have done study groups with in your class.
• I have had two or three favorite teachers. Two of them have used humor often, and two of them have positively pushed their kids to do problems at the board. When they do this, they are supportive and help the kids learn and encourage them that they can do it(and when needed give hints pointing them in the right direction). My least favorite teachers just present the problem and ask questions trying to stimulate thought or something and then just try to 'stumble' upon the answers or help you 'stumble' upon them. For some reason, this system just leaves me feeling frustrated.
• I have NO experience with any computer algebra system. I have not owned more than a four function calculator since high school either. I'm worried this will put me at a big disadvantage. I took CS 142 and didn't like it tons.
• I just got married!!! I love reading and I ride a unicycle :)
• Your office hours fit perfectly! I'm excited to come to them.