Hello Math Majors,
Yesterday, Monday, April 6, was the beginning of Priority Enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester. If you haven't even considered summer or fall classes, now is the time to start thinking about planning them out. Given our current situation, I won't be able to host expanded walk-in meeting times like I normally would, but you are more than welcome to schedule a meeting with me by using the MyPlan system via Canvas or MyUNL (please see this file for instructions on doing so), by calling me at 402-472-4319, or by emailing me at dpellatz@unl.edu. As you can see below, I have Zoom online, Zoom phone, and email appointments available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every weekday. Nothing is going to fully replace a face-to-face meeting, but I will do my best to help you during these challenging times.
For the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, here is a list of courses that are only offered during fall semesters and would be of interest to Mathematics majors:
Advanced Math Courses
MATH 417: Group Theory
MATH 424: Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
MATH 425: Mathematical Analysis (every other fall only)
MATH 452: Graph Theory (every other fall only)
MATH 489: Stochastic Processes (every other fall only)
Courses Outside of Math
ASTR 204: Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics
ASTR 224: Astronomy and Astrophysics Laboratory
CASC 140: Introduction to Law and the Legal Profession
CSCE 100: Introduction to Informatics (I would recommend CSCE 155E/N/T first)
CSCE 120: Learning to Code
CSCE 155T: Computer Science I: Informatics Focus
CSCE 320: Data Analysis
PHYS 201: Modern Topics in Physics and Astronomy
PHYS 311: Mechanics
PHYS 431: Thermal Physics
STAT 318: Introduction to Statistics II (used to be spring only??)
STAT 462: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I: Distribution Theory
A couple of other courses that you might be interested in would be MATH 435: Math in the City and CASC 200: Career Development in Arts & Sciences. I don't know what the topic or area for MATH 435 will be yet, but it set to be taught by Dr. Thomas Kindred. The CASC 200 course is taught both online and in-person by our College of Arts and Sciences Career Coaches. If you would like more information about any of these courses, please visit the Undergraduate catalog at https://catalog.unl.edu/undergraduate/.
If you have any trouble enrolling in a Math course (or any course for that matter), please don't hesitate to contact me.
Summer Courses and Updating your Schedule:
With the shift to remote learning only for summer, if you were planning to take classes this summer, those classes may have changed or may be cancelled. Departments are making final decisions and adjustments this week, so please be sure to check your summer schedule at the end of the week to confirm what you are enrolled in. If you have any questions, reach out to me.
@huskers.unl.edu Email Address
Starting this past summer, ALL University email messages are going to your @huskers.unl.edu email address regardless of your email preferences on MyRed. You MUST check your @huskers.unl.edu email address regularly to stay up-to-date with important announcements from the University. If you would like more information about this change, please visit https://its.unl.edu/helpcenter/student-email-migration/ and review the current student tab of information. All students will be expected to be reviewing their @huskers.unl.edu email address, so if you miss an important piece of information sent to this email, you will still be held responsible for it. If you know your fellow classmates haven't switched over to using their @huskers.unl.edu email address, PLEASE give them this information.
Thanks,
Doug
Doug's Spring 2020 Advising Hours
For the remainder of the semester, I will be advising remotely and by appointment only. To make an appointment, you may use MyPLAN, call me at 402-472-4319, or e-mail me to request one. There are two ways for us to meet virtually:
• Zoom (on-line video/audio or phone) – after you schedule your meeting, I will send you instructions for getting connected. You do not have to have a video and audio connection, but it would be ideal for the best communication including screen sharing. You can also call in using Zoom if you do not have access to a computer or device.
• E-mail – prior to our arranged appointment time, e-mail me your questions from your @huskers.edu account. I will respond to your initial questions, then we can exchange messages throughout our allotted time. If we run out of time, we can schedule a follow up. Continued emailing outside of your appointment time may have delayed response due to an increase in email traffic, but I will respond as quickly as possible.
Please specify in your meeting request what format you prefer for our meeting. I look forward to connecting and helping you navigate a successful end to Spring semester, plan for summer or fall classes, and stay on track for graduation. Stay current on UNL’s response to COVID-19 by regularly visiting https://covid19.unl.edu/students. Please practice the CDC recommendations for preventing illness: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html.
Dr. Ledder's Spring 2020 Advising Hours
Dr. Ledder is also happy to see students by appointment as well using email, telephone, Skype, or Zoom. You can schedule an appointment with him by emailing him at gledder@unl.edu.