Mathematics

Welcome to the Mathematics Department

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COVID-19 Notice (Fall 2021 - Spring 2022):

Through Spring 2022, most math courses will continue to be offered in the fully online modality. However, there are limited options for classes held in-person. San Diego Community College District will require all new and returning students to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination if attendance any course that requires in-person activitiy (such as coming to class or taking in-person exams). For more information please visit https://www.sdccd.edu/students/covid19/.

For a full list of our course offerings, please visit class schedule here.

Mission Statement

The Mathematics Department at San Diego City College strives to provide a learner-centered environment where students can develop and become practitioners of mathematics. We emphasize the development of quantitative analysis and critical thinking, preparing students to become life-long scholars, to contribute to the global community as independent and informed thinkers and professionals.

Program Description

Mathematics is the study of numbers, structures, and associated relationships using rigorously defined literal, numerical and operational symbols. Given certain conditions about systems of numbers or other structures, mathematicians derive conclusions based on logical arguments. Basic mathematical skills enable a person to solve numerical problems encountered in daily life, and more advanced skills have numerous applications in the physical, social and life sciences.

Program Emphasis

The mathematics curriculum includes courses that range from basic skills through differential equations. The basic skills and associate degree level courses provide students with the mathematical preparation necessary for study in other disciplines, as well as for degree and transfer requirements. Successful completion of a mathematics degree will develop competence in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, providing an adequate background for employment in many technological and scientific areas. Furthermore, it provides a firm foundation for students planning to study mathematics, engineering, economics, computer science, physical, or life sciences.

Student Learning Outcomes

Math Developmental Program

Students who complete the program will be able to:

Provide examples of on-campus resources for math support.
Perform mathematical operations on various structures, including fractions, without the use of technology.
Translate word problems into mathematical expressions or equations.
Solve equations properly, logically and with written explanations

Math Transfer Program

Students who complete the program will be able to:

Analyze, model, and clearly and effectively communicate a solution to a math problem.
Apply mathematical skills to solve real-world situations relevant to their major.
Analyze functions by several means and incorporate these into the use of problem solving.
Apply technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding and to solve mathematical problems.

(Effective Fall 2019 -- Math Pathways)

Click on the following links to see the various math course sequences:

Note: These documents provide an overview of the various pathways. Course sequencing may vary based upon intended major and transfer institution.

Looking for information on the course you were recommended to take?

Click here to see course descriptions, including background requisite knowledge needed for your course.

Faculty

Name	Office	Office Phone	Email
Carlos de la Lama, Chair	MS-340B	619.388.3362	cdelalam@sdccd.edu
Nick Slinglend, Co-Chair	MS-335	619.388.3178	nslingle@sdccd.edu
Paul Young, Co-Chair	MS-338	619.388.3251	pyoung@sdccd.edu
Tracey Kiser, Math Center Coordinator	L-208C	619.388.3583	tkiser@sdccd.edu
Clara Mateo	MS-332	619.388.3646	cmateo@sdccd.edu
Misael Camarena	MS-333	619.388.3637	micamare@sdccd.edu
Brenda Long	MS-332	619.388.3185	blong@sdccd.edu
Theresa Gallo	MS-337	619.388.3350	tgallo@sdccd.edu
Christopher Godbout	MS-333	619.388.3546	cgodbout@sdccd.edu
Lan Hong	MS-331	619.388.3351	lhong@sdccd.edu
Jenny Kimm	MS-337	619.388.3638	jkimm@sdccd.edu
Drazen Petrovic	MS-338	619.338.3252	dpetrovic@sdccd.edu
Manfred Smith	MS-335	619.388.3352	msmith@sdccd.edu
Roberto Rubalcaba	MS-331	619.388.3639	rrubalca@sdccd.edu
Carolyn Thomas	MS-340B	619.388.3363	cthomas@sdccd.edu

Adjunct and Pro Rata Professors

Name	Email Address
Sebastian Ahmed-Garay	sahmed@sdccd.edu
Anthony Armas	aarmas@sdccd.edu
Farhad Assaderaghi	fassaderaghi@sdccd.edu
Mohamed Benbournane	mbenbour@sdccd.edu
Brian Carter	blcarter@sdccd.edu
Burak Cebecioglu	bcebecio@sdccd.edu
Janice Fulcomer	jfulcomer@sdccd.edu
Michael George	mgeorge001@sdccd.edu
Marcia Gill	mgill@sdccd.edu
Marjaneh Gustafson	mgustafs@sdccd.edu
Wesley Ha	wha@sdccd.edu
Shani Halperin	shalperin@sdccd.edu
George Jessup	gjessup@sdccd.edu
Fred Julian	fjulian@sdccd.edu
David Kater	dkater@sdccd.edu
Jayne Keller	jrkeller@sdccd.edu
Farnaz Khoromi	fkhoromi@sdccd.edu
Todor Kitchev	tkitchev@sdccd.edu
Jaime Lao	jlao@sdccd.edu
Philip Lau	plau001@sdccd.edu
Kirsten Lollis	klollis@sdccd.edu
Andrew Medin	amedin@sdccd.edu
Tabitha Murray	tmurray@sdccd.edu
Whitney Niceswanger	wniceswanger@sdccd.edu
Virginia Phillips	vphillip@sdccd.edu
Victoria Phung	vphung@sdccd.edu
Briana Reynolds	breynold@sdccd.edu
Geraldine Schat	gschat@sdccd.edu
Mital Shah	mshah@sdccd.edu
Christina Snow	cshow@sdccd.edu
Lawrence Terbell	lterbell@sdccd.edu
Mai On-Thai	mthai@sdccd.edu
Jason Thoma	jthoma@sdccd.edu
Franz Wrasidlo	fwrasidlo@sdccd.edu
David Wroblewski	dwroblewmath@gmail.com

Courses

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