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Introduction, due on September 7

Introduction:

I have both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Math from BYU. I am auditing and a non-degree seeking student. (So I have no year in school or major...)

I have had Math 290, 313, 314, 341, 371, 342, 334, 541, 553, 542, 554, 532, 641, 655, 571, 642, 572, 586, 513R (Mathematical Biology), 651, and 652. (updated numbers except for those that are no longer taught.)

I chose to do ACME because it sounds fascinating. I want to know how to apply the math I know to the real world. Programming is not something I am strong in, but it is important for most applications. My theoretical background is good, but I want to branch out and have other options.
And as I work to figure out what to do next with my life, I want options.

One of my professors years ago would sit in front of the classroom and read the book to me. (I was the only student in the class.) It was not so helpful. I wish he would have supplemented the material rather than just sticking so closely to the book. (To be fair, I could have studied ahead of time and come with questions. But I just followed what he did.)

I once gave a random soccer fan in Germany a free cake. He was confused.

I am generally on campus from 9 to 2. So sometime between 11 and 2.

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