The Mathematics Learning Resource Center

The Mathematics Learning Resource Center (MLRC) is a combination microcomputer, video, and tutorial laboratory which supplements undergraduate mathematics instruction. It is located on the lower level of South Murray Hall and is managed on a day to day basis by a highly qualified and talented undergraduate staff. Graduate students in the Mathematics Department can utilize the MLRC for their class work, for doing class demonstrations, or by holding office hours there.

Resources available in the MLRC include:

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A lab of 36 microcomputers arranged in a classroom configuration and connected with a local area network. Software for the computers includes:

• Computer algebra systems such as Derive, Calculus Calculator, MapleV and Mathematica. These programs do algebraic and analytical computations, graph equations and functions, and have other mathematical capabilities.
• Tutorials which explain concepts and allow students to practice problems. The contents of the tutorial programs are explained in the MLRC catalog near the entrance. Some of the tutorial programs are math Pac, Master Tutor, and dRills.
• Graphing programs which graph functions in two or three dimensions, generate fractals, or draw geometric figures and relationships. These include programs such as Derive, Gyrographics, Mpp, mpp3D, Calc calculator, MapleV, Cabri, and Fractint.
• General wordprocessing and spreadsheet software.

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A lab with 10 VCR/TV stations and one of the largest collections of high-quality mathematics videotapes anywhere. Topics range from arithmetic through algebra, trigonometry and calculus to differential equations.

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Undergraduate tutors are available to tutor students from Beginning Algebra through Linear Algebra level classes. Students may stop in any time the MLRC is open; no appointment is necessary.