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G R I N N E L L C O L L E G EDepartment of <strong>Computer</strong> <strong>Science</strong>Department of Mathematics <strong>and</strong> StatisticsNoyce <strong>Science</strong> Center<strong>Grinnell</strong> College1116 Eighth Avenue<strong>Grinnell</strong>, Iowa 50112 USADate: August 15, 2010To: Student K (Advisor: Advisor K)Box:Re: Tentative Placement in <strong>Computer</strong> <strong>Science</strong>, Statistics, <strong>and</strong> MathematicsÏÐÓÑØÓÖÒÒÐÐManyÏ×ØÖÓÒÐÝÖÓÑÑÒØØÝÓÙØÐØÓÙ×ÓÙØÝÓÙÖØÒØØÚÔÐÑÒØincoming students wonder what classes <strong>to</strong> start with in computerscience, statistics, or mathematics.ÒÓÑÔÙØÖËÒ¸ËØØ×Ø׸ÒÅØÑØ׺Placement is not an exact science, so we must make educatedguesses based on past experiences. Further, we sometimes have incomplete data, so you shouldcheck the back of this form <strong>to</strong> make sure we know all your scores. Even in the best circumstances,your scores on st<strong>and</strong>ardized tests like the SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement, or InternationalBaccalaureate exams can provide only incomplete information about your background.ÓÑÔÙØÖËÒ ËØØ×Ø× ÅØÑØ×We want <strong>to</strong> help you make the best decision possible! We look forward <strong>to</strong> talking <strong>to</strong> you onMonday <strong>and</strong> Tuesday of New Student Days;ØÖ×ÒÓÒÓÖÒÔÔÓÒØÑÒغDrop by oneof our offices in the Noyce <strong>Science</strong> Center any time between 8 <strong>and</strong> 5!Janet Davis (Sci. 3809) Jeffrey Jonkman (Sci. 2515) Marc Chamberl<strong>and</strong> (Sci. 2522)Samuel Rebelsky (Sci. 3824) Katherine McClell<strong>and</strong> Chris<strong>to</strong>pher French (Sci. 2041)John S<strong>to</strong>ne (Sci. 3829) (Sci. 2012A) Joseph Mileti (Sci. 2514)Jerod Weinman (Sci. 3825) David Romano (Sci. 2519)Karen Shuman (Sci. 2249)Royce Wolf (Sci. 2521)<strong>Computer</strong> science studies the use of computers <strong>to</strong> help people solve problems. Introduc<strong>to</strong>rycourses examine alternative approaches <strong>to</strong> problem solving, supported by different types of programminglanguages. To begin your study of computer science, we recommend you start withCSC 151, Functional Problem SolvingThis course assumes no computing background, introduces foundational concepts, <strong>and</strong> considersapplications, particularly related <strong>to</strong> images <strong>and</strong> multimedia.Statistics provides a solid foundation for the design of experiments <strong>and</strong> the analysis of datawithin many disciplines. We recommend that you consider completing MAT 131, Calculus I,<strong>and</strong> then takeMAT 209, Applied StatisticsAlternatively, you could start statistics with MAT/SST 115, Introduction <strong>to</strong> Statistics, any timeexcept the fall 2010 semester. Please come talk <strong>to</strong> a statistician for additional information.As your first math course, we recommend that you discuss with one of the math faculty thepossibility of your starting inMAT 131, Calculus IMAT 131 is the usual first math course for incoming students at <strong>Grinnell</strong>. The course assumesthat you are comfortable with precalculus but does not assume any calculus background.Best wishes for a great start <strong>to</strong> your first year at <strong>Grinnell</strong>!