COURSE REQUIREMENTS

COURSE

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

TIME REQUIREMENTS

MATH
FOR THE
BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES
(MATH:1440)

  • One of the following must be met:
    • Received an A- or higher in MATH:1440 (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving an A- or higher) 
    • Received an A- or higher in MATH:1460
  • UI Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Attend pre-semester Learning Assistant Training on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (in-person)
  • Attend your assigned lectures to facilitate activities (three 50-minute lectures per week):
    • Lectures occur MWF 2:30-3:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-week, in-person, 50-minute prep meeting with faculty:
    • Meetings occur either Mondays 1:30-2:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-month 20-minute one on one meetings. These meetings will be scheduled individually with a program supervisor
  • Returning Learning Assistants should anticipate spending 4 -6 hours a week in this role

ENGINEERING MATH I: CALCULUS
(MATH:1550)

  • One of the following must be met:
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH:1550 (if currently completing the course, the LA offer will be contingent on receiving an A- or higher) 
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH 1850
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH 1560
    • Received a B+ or higher in MATH 1860
    • Completion of 2000+ level MATH courses
  • UI Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Attend pre-semester Learning Assistant Training on Thursday, August 21, 2025 (in-person)
  • Attend your assigned lectures to facilitate activities (three 50-minute lectures per week):
    • Lectures occur 10:30-11:20 AM, and 12:30 AM-1:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-week, in-person, 50-minute prep meeting with faculty:
    • Meetings occur Mondays 2:30-3:20 PM
  • Attend a once-a-month 20-minute one on one meetings. These meetings will be scheduled individually with a program supervisor
  • Returning Learning Assistants should anticipate spending 4 -6 hours a week in this role