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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 or Trigonometry ! 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 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 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, 15th Ed., by Miller, is required. Homework assignments will be in the form of worksheets and textbook problems, and will generally be due on Sundays.


        Required Materials:

        Writing Utensils

        Paper (Printer or Lined)

        Scientific Calculator (Strongly Recommended)

        Scanner or Free Scanning App (Strongly Recommended)


        Helpful Foundational Skills:

        Equations of Lines
        Solving Linear Equations
        Properties of Quadratic Equations


      • Math 150 Fall 2024

        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 Tuesdays (CRN 20747) or Thursdays (CRN 20749), and you will work independently the rest of the week. A working webcam is required, and you are expected to participate on Zoom via Zoom chat and speaking. Course materials, including professor's lecture videos, will be provided on Canvas before the start of the semester. Exams will be in the form of PDF uploads and Canvas Quizzes, and will be held on Zoom during class time, with cameras turned on. Online calculators cannot be used during 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 and textbook problems, and will generally be due by midnight after Zoom sessions. Assignments and due dates will be released before the start of the semester.


        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


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 and Canvas inbox on Mondays, Wednesday, 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.