Academic Resources

CCLI (Center for Computer-Intensive Language Instruction)

Location: Walker 113

Telephone: 487-2482, 487-3225 (director's office)

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-11:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday, noon-7:00 pm; Sunday, noon-4:00 pm.

Website: www.hu.mtu.edu/ccli/.

We provide Macintosh and Windows computers for students who are majoring in humanities or who are in computer-intensive humanities courses.The lab features software for image processing,web development,and multimedia authoring. Consultants are available to answer questions and provide assistance.

Learning Centers

Studies have shown that students who use the learning centers at Michigan Tech earn better grades. Some of the best students might encounter academic problems because they’ve never had to study before. While high school may have been very easy,you may feel challenged in the new and more-rigorous academic environment at Michigan Tech. Learning centers,organized by discipline, can help you succeed.

The centers are staffed by students who have been successful in learning the material. They offer coaching on subjects ranging from differential equations and organic chemistry to writing an essay and getting tips on learning and taking tests.

Most centers offer weekly appointments for long-term improvement, walk-in hours for short-term help with an immediate problem, and team learning with your peers. For more information, check out the websites for each learning center.

If you feel as if you're falling behind in class, or if you'd like to boost your grade, don't hesitate to visit a learning center.

Biological Sciences Learning Center

Location: 744 Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Telephone: 487-2025

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm; Friday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm; evening hours as posted (Hours may change each semester.)

Website: www.bio.mtu.edu

You can meet in groups and use a number of study aids.

Chemistry Learning Center

Location: 208 Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building
Telephone: 487-2297

Hours: Sunday-Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm; (closed Sunday nights, spring semester); Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Website: http://www.chemistry.mtu.edu/pages/clc/index.php

This is your resource for first-year chemistry and organic chemistry lecture courses. We are staffed by friendly undergraduate coaches who have experience with the classes and are happy to help you. You are welcome to drop in any time,but the most effective way to learn material,stay on track,and improve your grade is by signing up for a regular weekly appointment or team-learning sessions.Stop by the CLC during the first week of classes to sign up for a time.Supplemental Instrution study sessions are offered several times a week for selected courses, usually in Wadsworth Hall.See the CLC website for times and locations.

Computer Science Learning Center

Location: 114 Rekhi Computer Science Hall

Telephone: 487-2209

Hours: Sunday, 7:00-10:00 pm; Monday-Thursday, 2:00-5:00 pm, 7:00-10:00 pm; Friday, 2:00-5:00 pm; closed Saturday

Website: www.cs.mtu.edu.

The Computer Science Learning Center is staffed by upper-level undergraduate students who want to help you succeed.These coaches will help you understand concepts of computer science and the craft of programming.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Learning Center

Location: 123 Electrical Energy Resources Center

Telephone: 487-2550

Hours: Sunday, 6:00-8:00 pm; Monday-Thursday, 1:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm

You receive coaching and support for all core undergraduate courses in electrical and computer engineering as well as EE3010.

Engineering Learning Center

Location: 203 Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Telephone: 487-3698

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
          Monday-Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm

Website: www.me.mtu.edu/englc/.

The center helps students who are taking MEEM2110,MEEM2120,MEEM2700, MEEM2150,and MEEM2200.You can drop by to talk with student coaches during regular hours.Coaches are also available for one-on-one appointments and group- learning sessions.The ELC has six computer workstations with software to review engineering concepts and perform dynamic modeling,including Matlab.

Mathematics Learning Center

Location: 128 Fisher Hall

Telephone: 487-2184

Hours: Appointments: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Walk-ins: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Friday, 10:00 am-noon; Sunday-Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm

Website: www.math.mtu.edu/learningcenter.

The Mathematics Learning Center guides students taking courses in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Visit the website for a list of mathematical sciences courses covered. We also assist you with engineering,science,and business courses that have math-related components.

Physics Learning Center

Location: 228 Fisher Hall

Telephone: 487-2086 (office) or 487-2173 (learning center)

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-9:00 pm; Friday, 2:00-4:00 pm; Sunday, 7:00-9:00 pm
Check at the center or on the Web for current hours.

Website: www.phy.mtu.edu/phylcenter/phylcenter.html.

The Physics Learning Center provides peer coaching for PH1110,PH1210, PH2100,PH2200,PH2300,and PH2400.We emphasize problem-solving and study skills. You can drop by during regular hours or sign up for weekly appointments (PH0010) or team-learning groups (PH0020).

Writing Center

Location: 107 Walker

Telephone: 487-2007

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Walk-in Hours:  Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Website: www.hu.mtu.edu/wc/.

Weekly appointments or walk-in hours are available for undergraduate and graduate students,faculty,and staff. Students in Perspectives (UN1001) or Revisions (UN2001) can work with a writing coach on a weekly basis. Study teams led by coaches are available for World Cultures (UN1002).

Any aspect of academic writing,reading,or presentation can be addressed. Sessions can focus on drafting an essay; reading complex course material; understanding course expectations and assignments; developing revision,editing, and proofreading skills; learning a citation system; using evidence effectively; planning,conducting,and writing a research report; writing group reports,resumes, and cover letters; improving study strategies; practicing English as a second language; and managing learning differences/disabilities.

Van Pelt/Opie Library

Telephone: 487-2508

Website: www.lib.mtu.edu/.

Library Hours:

Please refer to the library's website for exceptions to standard operating hours.

Reference Desk Hours

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and 6:00-10:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, 1:00-5:00 pm
Sunday, 3:00-5:00 pm, 6:00-8:00 pm

Opie Library

Open 24/7 except for holidays

When the main library entrance is closed, enter through the east door on the first floor, or from Rekhi Hall via the bridge. A valid Michigan Tech ID card is required for entry.

Modern Language Lab

Location: 114 Walker

Telephone: 487-3036 (if no answer, call 487-2540)

Website: www.hu.mtu.edu/hu_dept/facilities/langlab.html

If you are taking a modern language—French,German,or Spanish—you can use the lab’s audio and video facilities to improve your skills.Other students may use the lab with permission.The lab has computers that run software in several languages, VCRs,tapes of foreign films,books,magazines,and dictionaries.Some materials are available for students in the English as a Second Language program.See your instructor for more information.