My name is Hoang-Quyen Nguyen and I am a professor in the Mathematics and Computer
Science Department.
Hello Mountie Math Students!
I am so excited that you have decided to take College Algebra , College Algebra with Support , or Calculus for Business ! 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.
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- Math 130 Fall 2024
Online Class Search:
** This class will display as "Online" with a Meeting Time in the online class search,
to indicate a fully online class with regularly scheduled class meetings via Zoom.
Prerequisites: None
Class Structure:
My class is synchronous, which means we will meet on Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays. A working webcam is
required, and you are expected to participate via Zoom chat, speaking, breakout rooms,
and polls. Lecture recordings will not be posted. Blank lecture notes will be posted.
All exams will be in the form of PDF uploads and Canvas quizzes, and will be conducted
during class time.
A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 130: College Algebra, 13th Ed., Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Free access to Padlet is also required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets, online
homework, and groupwork, and will generally be due on Mondays.
Required Materials:
Reliable Internet Connection
Writing Utensils
Printer (Strongly Recommended)
Paper (Printer or Lined)
Webcam
MyMathLab Access
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
- Math 140 Fall 2024
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: Math 130 or Math 160 or Appropriate Placement
Class Structure:
My class will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. All exams
will be in the form of on-Campus traditional exams.
Access to the textbook , MATH 140: Applied Calculus, 11th Ed., Hoffman, is strongly recommended. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets,
textbook problems, and groupwork.
Required Materials:
Reliable Internet Connection (Strongly Recommended)
Writing Utensils
Printer (Strongly Recommended)
Paper (Printer or Lined)
Scientific Calculator
Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
Scanner or Free Scanning App
Helpful Foundational Skills:
Evaluating Functions
Graphing Rational Functions
Finding Rational Zeros
Simplifying Complex Fractions
Solving Exponential Equations
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- Math 130 + Math 13 Fall 2024
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 130 and Math 13.
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 130: College Algebra, 13th Ed., Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Homework assignments
will be in the form of worksheets, online homework, textbook problems, and groupwork.
Homework assignments will generally be due on Mondays.
Required Materials:
Reliable Internet Connection (Strongly Recommended)
Writing Utensils
Printer (Strongly Recommended)
Paper (Printer or Lined)
MyMathLab Access
Scientific Calculator
Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone (Strongly Recommended)
Scanner or Free Scanning App
Helpful Foundational Skills:
Solving Quadratic Equations
Evaluating Functions
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Systems of Equations
Solving Logarithmic Equations
Our classroom environment will be one that supports your diverse perspectives and honors your identities. Names are very personal and very powerful. The name by which we choose to be called
represents who we are. I recognize that calling students by their preferred name is
crucial to ensuring that the classroom environment (whether in person or online) is
a safe and inclusive space for learning. If you have a preferred first name that you
would like me to use, or would like to share your pronouns with me, please feel free
to let me know!
I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge that Mt. SAC is geographically situated
on the traditional lands of the native, indigenous peoples whose land was taken from
them. I ask you to join me in acknowledging their community, their elders both past
and present, as well as future generations. May we strive to honor the land and the
people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.
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, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 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.
