Resources for Mathematics and Statistics Students
Students in the Saint Louis University Department of Mathematics and Statistics can take advantage of tutoring, study help and other resources.
Tutoring
The department offers weekly tutoring sessions on topics including elementary algebra, calculus III and statistics. Tutoring is available during the academic year in room 111 of Ritter Hall.
| Spring 2017 Tutoring Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. |
Math Study Skills
Faculty within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics have developed “Success in Mathematics,” a guide for undergraduates with tips on how to study mathematics, how to approach problem-solving, how to study for and take tests, and when and how to get help.
[http://mathstat.slu.edu/undergrad-math/SuccessinMath.pdf] Download “Success in Mathematics”
Math/CS Club
Saint Louis University’s Math and Computer Science club meets every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Ritter Hall. Students and faculty are welcome to attend and refreshments are provided.
Find the Math/CS Club on SLU Groups for more information.
Textbook Options
Students taking lower division math courses have multiple purchase options when selecting their textbook.
MyMathLab courses
Students taking the following courses will need access to MyMathLab, an online homework and tutorial system, as well as a textbook:
- MATH 0240: Introduction to Elementary Algebra I
- MATH 0260: Intermediate Algebra
- MATH 1200: College Algebra
- MATH 1220: Finite Mathematics
- MATH 1320: Survey of Calculus
There are several ways of getting textbooks:
- A complete version of the textbook is available online as part of MyMathLab. If you choose this option, you will need to bring a wireless enabled laptop to class with you.
- A new hard cover book with a MyMathLab access code shrink wrapped with the book.
- A used hard cover book. In this case, you will need the access code separately.
- A new loose leaf version of the book with MyMathLab shrink wrapped with the book. This is less expensive up front but resale options are limited.
Additionally, you may want the student solution manual.
Calculus
The text used for the following three courses is Calculus by Hughes-Hallet, McCallum, et. al and published by Wiley:
- MATH 1510: Calculus I
- MATH 1520: Calculus II
- MATH 2530: Calculus III
Students who only plan to take MATH 1510: Calculus I and MATH 1520: Calculus II can buy a smaller, single variable version of the book.
Students who plan to take only Calculus III can get the smaller, multivariable portion of the book.
If students are planning to take all three semesters or Calculus II and III, they should get the larger single and multivariable version.
The publisher gives the option of getting the textbook in hardback, paperback and loose-leaf versions. Loose-leaf is the least expensive but resale options are limited.
Internship and Employment Options
Our graduates have entered careers in college and university teaching, business and industry at such places as Shell Oil, Defense Mapping Agency, Georgia-Pacific, General American Life, National Security Agency and Digital Equipment Corporation.
The primary location for finding job listings, both for full-time jobs and internships, is through SLU's office of Career Services. All current students and alumni should have access to their online Handshake system for a listing of current opportunities.