Introduction, Due on 28 April

I'm a senior (graduating after spring term), majoring in econ and math.

I've taken the following math classes: linear algebra, ord. diff. eq., multivariable calc, 290, real analysis 1&2, numerical analysis, complex analysis, and topology. I'm taking this class to finish the major.

My most effective math professor was Dr. Lawlor, for real analysis 1. It was my first real proofs class, and he effectively reduced the difficult concepts to their essence. His exposition was clear, and the logical progression was obvious.
My least effective math professor was Dr. Swenson, for complex analysis. He breezed through the proofs, and seemed to assume the class would be able to sort it all out. If I had not already taken real analysis 1&2, I would have been lost.
I guess the moral of these two cases is to find a happy medium. While I learned much with Dr. Lawlor, he often coddled us. And although Dr. Swenson rushed through the proofs, he treated us like math majors (which, I feel, is the level at which a 300 level class should be taught).

Next fall, I will start the econ Ph.D. program at the University of Rochester. Hence, I will probably slack off in this class, because grades don't really matter at this point. I'll still participate in class and do the reading and homework and all that jazz, though.