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 Trigonometry 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.
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- Math 150 Spring 2022
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 class is designed to prepare students for courses with trigonometry prerequisites.
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 150: Trigonometry, 12th Ed., Lial, is required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets, textbook problems,
and take-home quizzes (not proctored / timed). Homework assignments will generally
be due on Thursdays.
Required Materials:
Writing Utensils
Paper (Printer or Lined)
Scientific Calculator
Necessary Foundational Skills:
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Rational Equations
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Angle Relationships
Pythagorean Theorem
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- Math 160 Spring 2022
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:
This course is designed to prepare students for Calculus. 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: Building Concepts and Connections, 2nd Ed., by Narasimhan, is required and costs $40.00. A student solutions manual is also available and is
recommended. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets, textbook problems,
and take-home quizzes (not proctored / timed). Homework assignments will generally
be due on Thursdays.
Required Materials:
Writing Utensils
Paper (Printer or Lined)
Scientific Calculator
Necessary 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 Tuesdays 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.
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- 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
- 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
** This information is subject to change, before the start of the term. Please contact
me if you have any questions.
