Eric Girolamo
Mathematics / Computer
Science / Information Technology Department
(MAT/CSC/ITE)
Phone: (516) 572-7987
E-Mail: Eric.Girolamo@ncc.edu
Welcome to my Webpage!
Personal Contact Information:
My Office Location: D2078
My E-mail address: Eric.Girolamo@ncc.edu
My office phone number: (516) 572-7987
Note: E-mail is typically the best and fastest way to get in touch with me.
Spring
2009 Grades:
Students can view their grades in my courses starting
5/22/09 by going to www.ncc.edu and logging
in at MyNCC/Banner.
Click on Student Financial Aid
Click on Student Records
Click on Final Grades
Please do not call the Registrar, Math Office or Me.
If you have any issues with your grades, please email me,
explain your issues, and provide a phone number where I can call you.
Have a great summer!
Preparing
for Success:
Reference
/ Miscellaneous:
How to Perform a Reset on the TI-83/84 Plus Calculator
My
Current Teaching Schedule:
Click here for my Spring
2009 Teaching Schedule
Statement to my
Students
I do my best to be the kind of Professor that I would like
to have if I was a student in this class.
·
I am always courteous and respectful.
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I do my best to maintain a classroom
environment conducive to learning.
·
I do my best to communicate effectively
and teach to the best of my ability. You
will learn a lot in my class. I am a
hard worker and I will do everything within my power which is reasonable to
ensure your success in this class but you must also work hard in order to
succeed.
·
I do not give excessive homework (keep
in mind that homework is vital to the learning process). Note that the general rule of thumb for an
appropriately placed student in a college level class is that for every hour spent in class, two hours
should be spent at home in preparation for the next class but more than that
may be necessary.
·
I am accessible to students.
·
I do my best to be fair and just in all
matters.
·
I have a clear grading policy (refer to
appropriate course link). Note that I do
not “give” grades. Your performance will
determine your grade. Grades must be earned.
In order to earn an “A” you must demonstrate that you have achieved an “A”
level of command and mastery of the material.
The only way to achieve this level of knowledge and proficiency is to
do problems on your own (do and understand the homework).
In return I expect you to be the type of students that you
would like to have in your class if you were an educator.
·
Always be courteous and respectful to everyone in the classroom.
o
Arrive on time and be ready to work
when class starts.
o
Turn off cell phones before class
starts.
o
Don’t leave the classroom during class
unless it is an emergency – walking in and out is disruptive.
o
Don’t leave class early.
o
Don’t bring food/drinks to class.
o
No private conversations during class.
o
Don’t call out or interrupt others,
raise your hand.
·
Bring your textbook(s), binder (with
ample paper), writing implement(s) (including a spare) and calculator to class
every day.
·
Stay on top of your homework/studying.
·
Please give me your full attention and
actively participate in class/ask questions if you don’t understand something.
·
Treat this class as you would a good
job at which you are seeking a promotion to the next level at the conclusion of
the course.
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Useful Information/Links for NCC
Math Students:
Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Information
Technology:
Location: B-3028
Dept. Phone: (516) 572-7383
Dept. Fax: (516) 572-9715
Dept. Website: http://www.matcmp.sunynassau.edu/
The
The Computer Science and
http://www.matcmp.ncc.edu/clc/
NCC Homepage: http://www.ncc.edu/
Banner (NCC’s computerized student
information system): http://www.ncc.edu/banner/
Great website for math information:
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm
Official U.S. Time (
Map of
http://www.ncc.edu/About/CampusMap.htm
Link for
the Nassau Community College Environmental Club (I’m the faculty advisor): http://www.matcmp.ncc.edu/~envclub/
Favorite Quotes:
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. (The Golden Rule) – Jesus Christ
Repetition is the motor of learning. Repetition is the motor of learning. Repetition is the motor of learning. Repetition is the motor of learning. - Unknown
I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand. – Confucius
What I am to be, I am now becoming. – Unknown
Attitude is everything. – Unknown
The more you understand the less you have to memorize. – Professor Girolamo
The enterprise of the world is the up building of man. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
It’s not about getting what you want. It’s about feeling the way you want to feel; regardless of who or what may stand in your way. – Unknown
Life is a journey, not a destination. – old saying
Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty - Albert Einstein
May the force be with you. – Star Wars
Quick Tips for Students:
Never round intermediate results; only round final answers when appropriate.
Check your work!
Did you answer the question asked?
Does you answer make sense?
Check your units.
Ya gotta do the problems!
This is what I look like when I’m not teaching. In the above picture, I’m wearing a PFD
(Personal Flotation Device) and a spray skirt.
This picture was taken just before I headed out on the
Last updated 5/21/09