Introduction, due on August 29

What is your year in school and major?

 I am a junior studying Mathematics.

Which post-calculus math courses have you taken?  (Use names or BYU course numbers.)

 MATH 290, 313, 314, 334, 341, 342, 371, 372, 513R (IMPACT)

Why are you taking this class?  (Be specific.)

I am taking this class for a few reasons. I have done and am doing much research with computation, so so cyber security is a big issue. As well, I have been wanting to learn a computer algebra system and this class will help me get hands on experience. Plus, cryptography seems like it will be a blast!

Do you have experience with Maple, Mathematica, SAGE, or another computer algebra system?  

No.

Programming experience?  How comfortable are you with using one of these programs to complete homework assignments?

Yes, a lot of Python experience; I am excited to learn SAGE.

Tell me about the math professor or teacher you have had who was the most and/or least effective.  What did s/he do that worked so well/poorly?

I had a professor who was very clear in lecture, gave nice examples, explained the intuition, and answered questions clearly and with concern. I thought these were effective attributes.

Write something interesting or unique about yourself.

I am an avid fan of contemporary music.

If you are unable to come to my scheduled office hours, what times would work for you?

2pm any day of the week.