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MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Jean N Reinaud, Andrew Haynes & Vasilis Archontis School of Mathematics and Statistics University of St Andrews

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics The lecturers Dr J.N. Reinaud Dr A.L. Haynes Dr V. Archontis room 318 room 206 room 313 jean@mcs.st-and.ac.uk andrew@mcs.st-and.ac.uk vasilis@mcs.st-and.ac.uk Coordinator Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics The secretary Mrs N J Stalker room 204 njs1@st-andrews.ac.uk Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Microlabs Mr P. Lindsay room 215 plindsay@mcs.st-and.ac.uk Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics MT1001 – What’s it all about? • This course aims to give a secure basis in elementary calculus, • to give the ability of tackle mathematics needed in physics, chemistry, economics, geophys- ical sciences, psychology research, etc... • It also opens you the door to the module MT1002 if you want to study more advanced mathematical topics in the future. • This course will review material you might have seen at School and will develop from this. Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Organisation of the course • Lectures : Every day at 9am in lecture theatre D in the Mathematical Institute. • Tutorials : Once a week, attendance is compulsory. Starts in week 2. Groups will be organ- ised this week. • Microlabs : The room is booked for the course on Tuesdays 3pm and Thursdays 4pm. Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Assessment Your achievements on this module will be assessed by three means: • Microlabs Projects (10% of the final grade) . ⊲ You will be given 3 projects during the term. • Class Tests (20% of the final grade) . ⊲ One test on the 24th of October (10%) ⊲ One test on the 29th of November (10%) • Final Exam in December (70% of the final grade) . Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Academic Alerts • Alerts sent is you do not attend a tutorial or not hand in a required work. • More details available on the subhonours handbook. • If you have a good reason for these, contact your tutor or me as soon as possible. Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Advice on studying • Organise your time and keep up with the course. It does not need a huge amount of time if tackled systematically. • Attend all lectures and take careful, legible notes. • If you have problems, ask your tutor or the relevant lecturer for help. Do not leave it till the day before the exam. Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Tutorials • Attendance obligatory. • Attempt all questions and hand your work in to your tutor, even if you are unhappy with your solution. Your tutor will tell you when she/he expects to receive your work weekly. • Tutors will try to identify problems and sort them out. • Don’t be shy. Ask your tutor to go over things again if you do not understand. Your tutor is there to help, not to pass judgment on your work. Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis

MT1001 – Introductory Mathematics Other information • Sub-Honours student handbook: gives details of syllabus, staff, useful advice, etc... • Timetable: See the Maths notice board for details of who lectures, the class tests, holidays, etc... LET’S START! Reinaud, Haynes & Archontis