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Melody Summers

Professor: Mathematics


Building: 61-1614
(909) 274-5384
msummersAT_mtsac.edu


BSCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
MS — California State Polytechnic University, Pomona


Melody Summers

My name is Melody Summers and I have been a professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Mt. SAC since 2006. 


I am so excited that you have decided to take Survey of College Mathematics with Support , College Algebra , or Trigonometry with Support ! Your success is important to me, so to help prepare you for the next part of your educational journey, I would like to share some information with you about my courses and classroom environments.


Click on one of my classes below to explore the structure and goals of each class.


      • Math 100 + Math 10A Spring 2023

        Online Class Search:
        ** This class will display a Building/Room number and a Meeting Time in the online class search, to indicate an in-person, on-campus class.


        Prerequisites: None


        Class Structure:
        This is a corequisite class, which means there is an extra 2 unit portion designed to give extra support in various aspects of the class. We will be using Canvas courses for both Math 100 and Math 10A.

        My class will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. All exams will be in the form of on-Campus traditional exams.


        A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 100: Mathematical Ideas, 14th Ed., by Miller, is required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets and textbook problems. Homework assignments will generally be due at the following class meeting, or by midnight if submitted online.


        Required Materials:

        Paper (Printer or Lined) (Strongly Recommended)

        Scientific Calculator (Strongly Recommended)


        Helpful Foundational Skills:

        Equations of Lines
        Solving Linear Equations
        Properties of Quadratic Equations

      • Math 150 + Math 15 Spring 2023

        Online Class Search:
        ** This class will display as "Online" with a Meeting Time, and as "Web" on a separate line in the online class search, to indicate a fully online class that has both a synchronous component (scheduled class meetings via Zoom) and an asynchronous component (independent work).


        Prerequisites: None


        Class Structure:
        This is a corequisite class, which means there is an extra 2 unit portion designed to give extra support in various aspects of the class. We will be using Canvas courses for both Math 150 and Math 15.

        My class is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning, which means we will meet on Zoom on Tuesday or Thursday depending on the section, and you will work independently the rest of the week. You are expected to participate on Zoom via Zoom chat and speaking. Course materials, including professor's lecture videos, will be provided on Canvas by midnight on Sundays. The exams will be in the form of PDF uploads, and will be conducted on Zoom during class time.


        A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 150: Trigonometry, 12th Ed., Lial, is required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets and textbook problems, and will generally be due by midnight of the Zoom session that addresses them. Assignments and due dates will be released by midnight on Sundays.


        Required Materials:

        Reliable Internet Connection

        Writing Utensils

        Paper (Printer or Lined)

        Webcam

        Scientific Calculator

        Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

        Built-in or External Microphone

        Scanner or Free Scanning App


        Helpful Foundational Skills:
        Solving Quadratic Equations
        Solving Rational Equations
        Graphing Quadratic Equations
        Angle Relationships
        Pythagorean Theorem


      • Math 130 Spring 2023

        Online Class Search:
        ** This class will display as "Online" with a Meeting Time, and as "Web" on a separate line in the online class search, to indicate a fully online class that has both a synchronous component (scheduled class meetings via Zoom) and an asynchronous component (independent work).


        Prerequisites: None


        Class Structure:
        My class is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning, which means we will meet on Zoom on Tuesday or Thursday depending on the section, and you will work independently the rest of the week. You are expected to participate on Zoom via Zoom chat and speaking. Course materials, including professor's lecture videos, will be provided on Canvas by midnight on Sundays. The exams will be in the form of PDF uploads, and will be conducted on Zoom during class time.


        A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 130: College Algebra, 13th Ed., Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, is required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets and textbook problems, and will generally be due by midnight of the Zoom session that addresses them. Assignments and due dates will be released by midnight on Sundays.


        Required Materials:

        Reliable Internet Connection

        Writing Utensils

        Paper (Printer or Lined)

        Webcam

        Scientific Calculator

        Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

        Built-in or External Microphone

        Scanner or Free Scanning App


        Helpful Foundational Skills:
        Solving Quadratic Equations
        Evaluating Functions
        Graphing Quadratic Equations
        Systems of Equations
        Solving Logarithmic Equations


Please make sure to log in to your Canvas courses daily to keep up with all announcements, materials, and due dates. Canvas can be accessed through your Mt. SAC portal or at https://mtsac.instructure.com.


My office hours will be held on-campus and via Zoom sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You are welcome to contact me for appointment availability. I look forward to working with everyone, and please feel free to email me if you have any questions.


The Math and Computer Science Department is committed to helping our students achieve their math educational goals. We want you to succeed and excel in transfer-level mathematics. We recognize your potential and are here to support you! Whether you are here to obtain a degree, complete transfer requirements, or simply expand your knowledge, we will strive to provide resources that you may need along your journey. Explore the resources below for more information on how our campus can help you achieve your educational goals.


** This information is subject to change, before the start of the term. Please contact me if you have any questions.


Current Class Schedule:
Name Course ID Title CRN Units Days Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Building / Room
Name Course ID Title CRN Units Days Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Building / Room
Summers, Melody MATH 100 Survey of College Mathematics 40324 3 MW 02/26/2024 06/16/2024 07:00PM 08:25PM 61 2406
Summers, Melody MATH 150 Trigonometry 40531 3 T 02/26/2024 06/16/2024 04:45PM 06:10PM ONLINE SYNCH
Summers, Melody MATH 150 Trigonometry 40531 3 02/26/2024 06/16/2024 N/A N/A ONLINE ASYNC
Summers, Melody MATH 150 Trigonometry 40532 3 R 02/26/2024 06/16/2024 04:45PM 06:10PM ONLINE SYNCH
Summers, Melody MATH 150 Trigonometry 40532 3 02/26/2024 06/16/2024 N/A N/A ONLINE ASYNC