Dr. Chris Martin Main Index

Professor of Mathematics, Lone Star College Kingwood

Kingwood Math Department or Other Links

Office 205E ADM building
Phone 281.312.1648
Fax 281.312.1445
Email chris.martin@lonestar.edu

Summer 2013

Starts June 10, 2013 and ends August 18, 2013

Math 1314 College Algebra - Online

Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra
Kaufmann and Schwitters, 9th edition
Bundled with WebAssign access code card
ISBN13: 978-1-133-88731-7
ISBN10: 1-133-88731-7

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Math 2318 Linear Algebra - Online

Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4/E
David C. Lay, University of Maryland
©2012 • Pearson • Cloth, 576 pp
ISBN13: 978-0321385178
ISBN10: 0321385179

Student Textbook Resources - www.pearsonhighered.com/lay

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Introduction

Does it take a special talent to do well in Math classes? NO

Do you have to be born with a Math "gene" or a Math brain to do well? NO

Anyone and everyone can do well in Math.

To succeed, you should have...

  • an attention to detail,
  • a desire to never give up,
  • ask lots of questions,
  • seek out tutors, advice and all forms of help,
  • practice, practice and more practice,
  • a goal that you will succeed.

You can do it...

The real question is how much effort are you willing to put into it.

About Me

Educational Background

BA - English and Religious Studies, Rice University

MS - Mathematics, University of Houston

PhD - Mathematics, University of Houston

Systems of Nonlinear Parabolic Partial Differential Equations
in Reaction Diffusion

Hobbies

Martial Arts, Kayaking, Hiking and too many others to name