Janet Mc Mullin

Janet McMullin has been teaching in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Mt. SAC since 1990. Before coming to Mt. SAC, she taught mathematics at Naperville North High School and the College of DuPage, both in Illinois. Janet earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. After 30 years of teaching, Janet still believes her goal in life is to share with students her love for math and the importance of learning math at all levels.

Hello Mountie Math Students!

I am so excited that you have decided to take College Algebra or Precalculus Mathematics ! 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 130 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:
    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, 2nd Ed., by Miller and Gerken, is required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets, textbook problems and take-home quizzes (not proctored / timed), and will generally be due on Thursdays.
    
    Required Materials:
    
    Reliable Internet Connection (Strongly Recommended)
    
    Writing Utensils
    
    Paper (Printer or Lined)
    
    Scientific Calculator
    
    Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone (Strongly Recommended)
    
    Helpful Foundational Skills:
    Solving Quadratic Equations
    Evaluating Functions
    Graphing Quadratic Equations
    Systems of Equations
    Solving Logarithmic Equations
- - Math 160 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: Math 150 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.
    
    A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 160: Precalculus, 2nd Ed., by Narasimhan, is required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets, textbook problems and take-home quizzes (not proctored / timed), and will generally be due on Wednesdays.
    
    Required Materials:
    
    Reliable Internet Connection (Strongly Recommended)
    
    Writing Utensils
    
    Paper (Printer or Lined)
    
    Scientific Calculator
    
    Helpful Foundational Skills:
    Solving Rational Equations
    Operations with Complex Numbers
    Solving Logarithmic Equations
    Sketching Trigonometric Functions
    Solving Trigonometric 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 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.

- - Tutoring Services
    - MARCS
      
      The MARCS offers free tutoring on a first-come first-served basis.
      
      Building 61, 1st floor
      
      Phone: (909) 274-5014
      
      Email: MARCS@mtsac.edu
      
      ASAC
      
      The ASAC offers free tutoring on a first-come first-served basis.
      
      Building 6, Room 101
      
      South Entrance
      
      Phone: (909) 274-4300
      
      Email: asac@mtsac.edu
  - STEM Center
    
    The STEM Center gives access to coaches and counselors to help students stay on track and succeed in their STEM courses.
    
    Building 61-3318
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4224
    
    Email: stem@mtsac.edu
  - Equity Center
    
    The Equity Center aims to create an inclusive space where students can thrive and aim for success. It is home to four programs: ARiSE, ASPIRE, DREAM, REACH.
    
    Building 16E - Equity Center
    
    Phone: (909) 784-5255
    
    Email: equitycenter@mtsac.edu
  - Transfer Center
    
    The Transfer Center helps students prepare to transfer through workshops, activities, events, and advising.
    
    Building 9B, 2nd floor
    
    Phone: (909) 274-6388
    
    Email: transfercenter@mtsac.edu
  - ACCESS Center
    
    The ACCESS Center provides counseling, instruction, and accommodations for students with disabilities and medical conditions.
    
    Building 9B - Student Services Center
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4290
    
    Email: access@mtsac.edu
- - Pride Center
    
    The Pride Center is a resource center and lounge space for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
    
    Building 26A - Room 1630
    
    Phone: (909) 274-6549
    
    Email: pridecenter@mtsac.edu
  - Veterans Resource Center
    
    The Veterans Resource Center assists student Veterans and their eligible dependents and makes appropriate referrals regarding educational benefits.
    
    Building 9E - Student Success Building
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4520
    
    Email: veterans@mtsac.edu
  - Housing Resources
    
    The Housing Resources site provides information on various housing resources available to Mt. SAC students.
    
    Building 9C - Student Life Center
    
    Phone: (909) 274-5099
    
    Email: mountiefresh@mtsac.edu
  - Mountie Fresh Food Pantry
    
    The Mountie Fresh Food Pantry serves Mt. SAC students impacted by food insecurity, by providing access to food and basic necessities and referrals to campus and community-based resources, thereby maximizing student success.
    
    Student Parking Lot A
    
    Phone: (909) 274-5099
    
    Email: mountiefresh@mtsac.edu
  - Health Center
    
    Student Health Services strives to provide optimum physical and mental health services to the College community in a confidential environment with sensitivity to individual needs.
    
    Building 67B- Health Careers Center B
    
    Building 9E - Student Success Building
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4400
    
    Email: studenthealth@mtsac.edu

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

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