Learning Communities
Detroit Mercy offers learning communities conducted by tutors who sit in on specific sections of targeted courses throughout the term and run study sessions weekly. These guided learning studios support freshman math, science and English classes. Learning studios are coordinated through the Student Success Center.
Winter 2022 Learning Communities Schedule
Math Functions (Algebra) Learning Communities
Courses supported: UAS 0800; UAS 0950; MTH 1010; MTH 1020; MTH 1030; MTH 1040
Tutors: Zachary Kennedy, Max Payton, Allison Sherman
When:
- Mondays: 2 - 4 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Engineering Building, Room 223
Math Analysis (Calculus) Learning Community
Courses supported: MTH 1110; MTH 1120; MTH 1400; MTH 1410
Tutors: Dan Lanfear, Paul Manuszak, Shana Murphy, Alessandra Pontoni
When:
- Wednesdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Engineering Building, Room 230
Physical and Natural Sciences Learning Community
Courses supported: CHM 1050; CHM 1070; CHM 1080; BIO 1200; BIO 1210; BIO 1220
Tutors: Fatima Elkhatib, Jackson Towers
When:
- Mondays: 1 - 3 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building, Room 7
Health Sciences Learning Community
Courses supported: CHM 1040; BIO 2300; BIO 2310
Tutors: Sofia Carlesso, Elizabeth Stacheit, Emma Wodwaski
When & Where:
- Mondays: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 116 - Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - noon
Engineering Building, Room 220
English Learning Community
Courses supported: ENG 1300; ENG 1310
Tutors: Zachary Kennedy, Larissa McCoy, Max Payton
When:
- Tuesdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Briggs Room 301