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==Cameron M. Rehmani Seraji: Reflection Questions==
==Cameron M. Rehmani Seraji: Reflection Questions==
[[User: Cameron M. Rehmani Seraji|Cameron M. Rehmani Seraji]]
===Before===
===Stewart===
#When I hear the term mathematics, I think of numbers, variables, formulas, and problem solving. I thoroughly enjoyed taking Calculus in high and school and as a freshman in college. I think mathematics is subject that teaches people how to problem solve.
#I do not consider myself a mathematician. I have not done that much math problem solving since the last time I took Calculus and I do not use that much math, other than addition and subtraction, in my regular life.
===Janovy===
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Lauren M. Kelly: Reflection Questions

Lauren M. Kelly

Before

Stewart

  1. When you hear the term mathematics, what comes to mind?

When I hear the term mathematics, I think of numbers, symbols, and complicated formulas. While I remember the times I struggled in geometry, I also remember enjoying calculus. Mathematics, in my mind, is associated with being difficult and time consuming.

  1. Do you consider yourself a mathematician? why or why not?

I do not consider myself a mathematician. I rarely use math in my daily life (besides this class), and I feel that I simply do not know enough about math to consider myself to be at the level of mastery that true mathematicians are at.

Janovy

  1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?

When I hear the term biology, I think of the plants, animals, and everything in between that live on earth. It is the study of life and an incredibly diverse subject with many different subdivisions.

  1. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?

In some ways I consider myself a biologist, but I know I still have a long way to go until I can call myself a true biologist. I hope to one day be working as a research scientist. Through my experiences gathering data and writing papers in lab I think that I am a growing biologist. I also have the curiosity and love of investigation that is inherent in most biologists.

After

  1. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Stewart reading?
  2. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
  3. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
  4. What does it mean to be a mathematician? Do you consider yourself a mathematician? Why or why not?
  5. What are the similarities and differences between the two readings?

Please feel free to read and respond to your classmates' answers.

Lauren M. Kelly 16:51, 15 January 2017 (EST)

Cameron M. Rehmani Seraji: Reflection Questions

Cameron M. Rehmani Seraji

Before

Stewart

  1. When I hear the term mathematics, I think of numbers, variables, formulas, and problem solving. I thoroughly enjoyed taking Calculus in high and school and as a freshman in college. I think mathematics is subject that teaches people how to problem solve.
  2. I do not consider myself a mathematician. I have not done that much math problem solving since the last time I took Calculus and I do not use that much math, other than addition and subtraction, in my regular life.

Janovy