Barbara KaiserEmeriti
In 1984, I joined the Mathematics Department. Shortly afterwards, I attended an IFRICS program to retrain in computer science. I've been teaching math and computer science courses ever since. During the late 1990s, Karl Knight, Max Hailperin, and I co-authored a text book, which was published in 1999. I've been on more committees than I can remember, and participated in two of the College's mentoring programs. In 2006 I received the Faculty Service Award. In the summer of 2008, I attended an MAA/PREP workshop on using the modified Moore method to teach mathematics using inquiry-based pedagogy and then taught a a course in combinatorics that used these techniques. I joined the Provost's office in July, 2009, and was Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Programs until July 2012, when I returned to the Math and Computer Science Department.
I live in St. Peter with my husband, Karl Knight.
Education
B.A., M.A. University of Rochester, Ph.D. Brandeis University
Areas of Expertise
Interests
Courses Taught
| Synonym | Title | Times Taught | Terms Taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCS-121 | Calculus I | 9 | 2015/FA, 2014/FA, 2006/SP, 2004/FA, 1999/FA, and 1999/SP |
| MCS-177 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 9 | 2008/FA, 2008/SP, 2007/FA, 2003/FA, 2002/FA, 2001/FA, and 2000/SP |
| MCS-119 | Calculus with Precalculus Review 1B | 8 | 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/SP, 2008/SP, 2007/FA, and 2007/SP |
| MCS-236 | Graph Theory | 6 | 2013/FA, 2004/SP, 2003/FA, 2003/SP, 2001/FA, and 1999/FA |
| MCS-118 | Calculus with Precalculus Review 1A | 6 | 2013/FA, 2012/FA, 2008/SP, 2007/FA, and 2006/FA |
| MCS-313 | Modern Algebra I | 5 | 2012/FA, 2008/FA, 2006/FA, 2004/FA, and 2002/SP |
| MCS-120 | Pre-Calculus | 4 | 2005/FA, 2005/SP, and 2002/JN |
| MCS-287 | Theory of Programming Languages | 4 | 2004/SP, 2003/SP, 2002/SP, and 1999/SP |
| MCS-265 | Theory of Computation | 3 | 2015/SP, 2006/SP, and 2005/SP |
| FTS-100 | First Term Seminar | 3 | 2006/FA, 2005/FA, and 2002/FA |
| MCS-177 | Introduction to Computer Science I Lab | 3 | 2002/SP, 2001/FA, and 1999/SP |
| MCS-201 | Math Foundtns-MS Tchrs | 2 | 2014/SP and 2013/SP |
| MCS-344 | Topics in Advanced Mathematics | 2 | 2009/FA and 2007/SP |
| MCS-233 | Discrete Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors | 2 | 2009/JN and 2007/JN |
| MCS-115 | Finite Math | 2 | 2003/SP and 1999/FA |
| MCS-122 | Calculus II | 2 | 2000/SP |
| MCS-228 | Math & CompSci Proofs | 1 | 2014/FA |
| MCS-101 | Mathematics & Origami | 1 | 2011/JN |
| MCS-350 | Honors Thesis | 1 | 2007/JN |
| MCS-178 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 1 | 2005/SP |
| MCS-153 | Math Origami | 1 | 2005/JN |
| MCS-256 | Discrete Calculus | 1 | 2004/SP |
| MCS-252 | Number Theory | 1 | 2003/JN |
| MCS-375 | Algorithms | 1 | 2001/FA |
| MCS-268 | Career Exploration | 1 | 2000/JN |