<p>I'm bookbagging courses and have been looking for a certain Math 103 teacher, but I can't seem to find him. Instead, most 103 classes are taught by "Departmental Staff." Does anyone know what that even means?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Many of the intro math classes do not have fixed teachers, while there are a few who always seem to be teaching one or the other, in most cases there is a rotation of some sort I believe. As for departmental staff, I have taken all three of my math classes in those classes (Math 103, 107, 108) and out of those, one was a grad student (the best math teacher I’ve ever had at Duke), and two were visiting professors. Beyond that, the designation could also mean that they haven’t exactly found a prof yet and you’ll find out on the first day of class.</p>
<p>First, thanks for the quick reply.</p>
<p>The teachers I’ve heard so many great things about are the Hodels. Is there any reason why they’re not listed?</p>
<p>If they are not listed, then they likely aren’t teaching it next semester.</p>