MathsBase, MathsTeam and MathsHub
The MathsBase and MathsHub are study space for undergraduate maths students
MathsBase
The MathsBase is a drop-in study space staffed by tutors several hours each weekday during the semester. It is located Appleton Tower, rooms 2.01 - 2.03.
MathsBase is available to all students studying a Year 1 School of Mathematics course and will typically be staffed 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm Monday to Friday.
Courses covered by MathsBase and MathsTeam
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Semester 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
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MATH07003 |
Fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus |
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| MATH07004 |
Introductory Mathematics with Applications |
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MATH08057 |
Introduction to Linear Algebra |
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MATH08074_MATH08072 |
Engineering Mathematics 1a / Mathematics for the Natural Sciences 1a |
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| Semester 2 | ||
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| MATH08058 | Calculus and its Applications | |
| MATH08059 | Proofs and Problem Solving | |
| MATH08075_MATH08073 | Engineering Mathematics 1b / Mathematics for the Natural Sciences 1b | |
The video below shows how to find MathBase from Crichton Street, which runs along the north of Appleton Tower.
- Video: How to find MathsBase
- A video showing how to get to MathsBase from Crichton Street / George Sq.
MathsTeam
MathsTeam offers online tutor support for students on Year 1 School of Mathematics courses.
In semester 2 appointments are available:
Tuesdays 10am-12pm,
Wednesdays 1pm-2pm,
Thursdays 10am - 12pm.
After booking, you will be sent a link to a Teams call by email. Both individuals and groups are welcome, if you would like to join as a group then one person should book the 20-minute call and share the information with the others.
Note that appointments may not be made more than a week in advance.
If you have any questions about MathsTeam then please contact David Quinn (d.quinn@ed.ac.uk) or Steven O'Hagan (s.ohagan@ed.ac.uk).
MathsHub
The MathsHub consists of rooms 5310, 5311 and 5312 in the JCMB.
It is a suite of rooms for the sole use of undergraduate Mathematicians as a study space.
5312
In 5312 there is a kitchen, however the facilities are currently restricted to using the tap for water.
5311
In 5311 there is quiet study space.
5310
5310 is equipped with Interactive Smart TV with WiFi-based projection for portable devices like laptops. You can use it for practising presentations or group project meetings. Otherwise, there is quiet study space.
