Science and Quantitative Reasoning
Tutoring in science and quantitative reasoning courses (including QR courses in the social sciences, such as economics) is provided through two programs: the Residential College Math and Science Tutoring program and the Science and QR Tutoring program.
The Residential College Math and Science Tutoring program offers scheduled tutoring sessions five evenings a week in offices in the residential colleges. The tutors—generally advanced graduate students chosen not only for their command of various scientific subjects but also for their ability to communicate with undergraduates clearly and effectively—hold up to 15 office hours a week, during which students may drop in for help without a prior appointment. Students do not need a referral from an instructor or a dean, although instructors often do advise students to seek out these tutors for help with a specific problem set or other assignment. For further information about this program, please consult its Web site or contact Kailasnath Purushothaman, 20 SSS, 432-1037.
The Science and QR Tutoring program offers one-on-one tutoring to students who are experiencing extended academic difficulty in a specific science or quantitative reasoning course. For purposes of eligibility, "academic difficulty" is defined as currently earning or likely to receive a grade of C or below in the course. If an instructor judges that a student needs such assistance, he or she should refer the student to the residential college dean, who will help with the simple application process to obtain a private tutor. These tutors are, for the most part, qualified undergraduates or, occasionally, graduate students. Students are eligible for ten hours of individual tutoring per course each term. If additional tutoring is required, the student may submit a written request for up to four additional hours to the program's coordinator, Frank Robinson, 20 SSS. For further information about this program, please consult the Yale College Web site or contact Frank Robinson, 432-7128.
