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Owe P.

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I believe everyone has to learn. It is only a question of what to learn (content), where and how (setting) and why (for what purpose).

My learning approach: Key to problem solving is to make sure you understand the problem. Problem solving is a process. How you approach a problem is key. The answer you seek is simply the final result of the process. Thinking this way applies to all your courses and problem assignments.

About myself: I have had formal careers in both academia (teaching...

I believe everyone has to learn. It is only a question of what to learn (content), where and how (setting) and why (for what purpose).

My learning approach: Key to problem solving is to make sure you understand the problem. Problem solving is a process. How you approach a problem is key. The answer you seek is simply the final result of the process. Thinking this way applies to all your courses and problem assignments.

About myself: I have had formal careers in both academia (teaching and administrative - Professor and Department Chair) and industry (engineer doing research and development at ATT Bell Labs). I am very much interested in interacting with students in the learning process.

Tutoring background: I have informally and formally tutored over my entire career. My first formal such activity was to tutor a student in calculus, which was a requirement for him to retain his job. He passed his course with a grade of “A”. More recently I tutored students one-on-one in geometry. As a professor I always had very extensive daily office hours to make sure I would be readily available.

My educational background: My degrees are in engineering with a focus on math and physics (University of Wisconsin Madison – BS, University of Pennsylvania - MS and PhD). Hence, I can readily teach math, physics and engineering (electrical and mechanical).


Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Engineering, Math, Physics
University of Pennsylvania
Masters
University of Pennsylvania
PhD

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra is the language of science, engineering and much of even every day life. As such it is a topic that was inherent in every technically related course I ever taught. That simple fact and the desire on my part to work with anyone who is interested in learning more about algebra brought me to the doing tutoring.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Everyone obviously must know basic arithmetic and its operations. But beyond that what is not commonly understood is that knowledge of algebra is the most crucial form of math to be good at. Algebra appears everywhere in science, engineering and even in every day life. That understanding drives my desire to work with students who are interested in learning more about algebra.
Calculus

Calculus

Regarding math topics, they are one of the technical topics I like the most. That plus the fact that much of engineering involves math make those topics natural "cousins". I strongly try to tie the math to things visual so that students ideally can see what the math is trying to do and tell you.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

Differential Equations, or DE, occur very commonly in systems that exhibit energy storage. Example: 1st order DE for a RL circuit and 2nd order DE for an RLC circuit, both in electrical engineering. There are systematic ways to address such problems, especially with the use of a computer to take away the drudgery of the process. I can show you how to do that.
Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

I have a BS (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and MS and PhD degrees (both from University of Pennsylvania) in Electrical Engineering and related mechanical engineering, math, and physics topics. I designed analog and digital electrical circuits as a research engineer in industry. I taught analog and digital electronic circuits and basic circuits at the university level for 25 years. I coauthored two editions of a university textbook ( Introduction to Electrical Circuits). Currently coauthoring a second such textbook.
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

I have a BS (University of Wisconsin-Madison) in Electrical Engineering. A major degree requirement were semester long courses in Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and Thermo Dynamics. zAdditionally, I had numerous course in Material Science as part of my graduate studies. I designed mechanical structures while in industry. Teaching Senior Design in academia involved many a mechanical structure (example: an underwater remote controlled vehicle).
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I taught a lot of different math over many years and what you learn in Prealgebra appears constantly in just about all jobs you will do in life. Hence, this topic is very important and I will do my best to make sure you are good at it.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Precalculus is a conglomeration of topics that include algebra, geometry and trigonometry. I will go through all necessary steps with you to solve a wide variety of problems to ensure that you are well prepared for calculus.
Probability

Probability

I have used probability and statistics throughout my career in situations such as sampling theory, control charts and yield analyses, all fundamental in industry.
Statistics

Statistics

Statistics is something I encountered in both industry (especially) and in academia. It may seem that this is an obscure area of math that can be ignored. Not so. There are all kinds of common situations such as testing a sample of a product. Or, something called a control chart that shows whether random or non-random events control the product characteristics. Or, analyzing an electrical signal. This stuff is quite useful.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have taught a large variety of engineering courses that routinely utilize algebra and trigonometry.
Writing

Writing

I have reviewed manuscripts of various kinds for many years. Plus, I am the coauthor of two textbooks.

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Very knowledgeable and helpful

Best tutorial session I have had in Circuits, he is patient and genuinely wants to help. I am more confident in passing this semester and with his help I know it will happen.

Chris, 3 lessons with Owe
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