Scott Jordan
Mathematics and Statistics
Professional Practice Assistant Professor
Contact Information
Office Hours: By AppointmentOffice Location: Price WIB 215B
Phone: 435-613-5021
Email: scott.jordan@usu.edu
Educational Background
PhD, Applied mathematics, Utah State University, 2018 Dissertation
Modeling the spread of alfalfa stem nematodes: insights into their dynamics and control
MS, Mathematics, (Applied Mathematics), Utah State University, 2015 Thesis
Managing the spread of alfalfa stem nematodes (Ditylenchus dipsaci): the relationship between crop rotation and pest re-emergence
Biography
I was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. My hobbies include reading, playing games, and hanging out with my wife and kids.
Teaching Interests
I enjoy teaching applied mathematics courses. Those include calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.
Research Interests
I enjoy research in mathematical biology, particularly in agricultural environments. I really enjoy looking at host-parasite interactions in crops.
Awards
Professional Balance of Research and Teaching Award, 2018
USU Department of Mathematics and Statistics
SIAM USU Chapter Outstanding Student Award, 2017
SIAM
Graduate Student Department Service Award, 2016
USU Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Teaching
, Fall 2023
MATH 1210 - Calculus I, Fall 2023
MATH 1050 - College Algebra, Fall 2023
MATH 1050 - College Algebra, Fall 2023
MATH 3310 - Discrete Mathematics, Fall 2023
MATH 1210 - Calculus I, Summer 2023
MATH 1220 - Calculus II, Spring 2023
MATH 1050 - College Algebra, Spring 2023
MATH 0995 - College Mathematics Preparation, Spring 2023
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Spring 2023
MATH 1210 - Calculus I, Fall 2022
MATH 1050 - College Algebra, Fall 2022
MATH 0995 - College Mathematics Preparation, Fall 2022
MATH 3310 - Discrete Mathematics, Fall 2022
MATH 1210 - Calculus I, Summer 2022
MATH 1220 - Calculus II, Spring 2022
MATH 1050 - College Algebra, Spring 2022
MATH 0995 - College Mathematics Preparation, Spring 2022
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Spring 2022
MATH 1210 - Calculus I, Fall 2021
MATH 0995 - College Mathematics Preparation, Fall 2021
MATH 0995 - College Mathematics Preparation, Fall 2021
MATH 1050 - College Algebra, Summer 2021
MATH 1220 - Calculus II, Spring 2021
MATH 0995 - College Mathematics Preparation, Spring 2021
MATH 0995 - College Mathematics Preparation, Spring 2021
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Spring 2021