Office Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Petersburg / Gibbs, SA 2222:00 pm - 3:30 pm
St. Petersburg / Gibbs, TE 200 | 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
St. Petersburg / Gibbs, SA 222 | 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
St. Petersburg / Gibbs, SA 222 | 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
St. Petersburg / Gibbs, SA 2221:00 pm - 2:30 pm
St. Petersburg / Gibbs, TE 200 |
Biography
I believe that mathematics is important because it teaches us how to approach problems involving numbers and data. We live in a society where we have to make complicated quantitative decisions - about mortgages, cell phone plans, contracts, insurance, etc. Studying mathematics gives us the tools to be successful.
I also believe everyone can be successful in their math courses. In the classes I teach, I emphasize practicing how to solve problems. I also instruct students on math study skills to help them do better in all their math classes. I like doing in-class group exercises because everybody gets a chance to be informal and ask questions. I teach using an on-line program called MyMathLab that contains the math textbook and homework problems.
This semester I am teaching a new course called My Bridge to Success. It is an individualized approach to completing Elementary Algebra MAT0028. We are going to be using a computer program called ALEKS.
I am a graduate of Florida State University (B.S. - Mathematics) and University of Texas at Austin (M.A. - Mathematics). My master's thesis was a statistical analysis of air quality data. I've worked in the enironmental field and in market research. I have taught at University of Texas at Austin, Boise State University, University of Idaho - Boise Center, and California State University - Channel Islands. I am a mom with two great kids. I am also an avid cyclist and active in girl scouts.
Subjects Taught
Mathematics
Course Schedule
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| 0470 Summer Term 2013 |
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MAC 1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
| 171 | SPG | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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3 |
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Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or better (recommend MAT 1033 taken within the last two years), or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. Major topics include: functions and functional notation; domains and ranges of functions; graphs of functions and relations; operations on functions; inverse functions; linear, quadratic and rational functions; absolute value and radical functions; exponential and logarithmic properties, functions and equations; systems of equations and inequalities; applications such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, exponential and logarithmic growth and decay. (Credit is not given for both MAC 1105 and MAC 1106). 47 contact hours. |
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MAC 2233 APPLIED CALCULUS I
| 189 | SPG | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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3 |
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Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or MAC 1106 or satisfactory score on the Mathematics placement test or program director approval. This course is a geometric and heuristic approach to calculus: differentiation and integration of algebraic and exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications to graphing, marginal analysis, optimization and areas. This course cannot be used to satisfy requirements of students majoring in mathematics or engineering. (Credit is not given for both MAC 2233 and MAC 2311.) 47 contact hours. |
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| 0465 Spring Term 2013 |
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MAC 1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
| 439 | SPG | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
| Description: |
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or better (recommend MAT 1033 taken within the last two years), or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. Major topics include: functions and functional notation; domains and ranges of functions; graphs of functions and relations; operations on functions; inverse functions; linear, quadratic and rational functions; absolute value and radical functions; exponential and logarithmic properties, functions and equations; systems of equations and inequalities; applications such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, exponential and logarithmic growth and decay. (Credit is not given for both MAC 1105 and MAC 1106). 47 contact hours. |
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MAC 1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
| 869 | SPG | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
| Description: |
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or better (recommend MAT 1033 taken within the last two years), or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. Major topics include: functions and functional notation; domains and ranges of functions; graphs of functions and relations; operations on functions; inverse functions; linear, quadratic and rational functions; absolute value and radical functions; exponential and logarithmic properties, functions and equations; systems of equations and inequalities; applications such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, exponential and logarithmic growth and decay. (Credit is not given for both MAC 1105 and MAC 1106). 47 contact hours. |
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MAC 2233 APPLIED CALCULUS I
| 2463 | SPG | Online | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or MAC 1106 or satisfactory score on the Mathematics placement test or program director approval. This course is a geometric and heuristic approach to calculus: differentiation and integration of algebraic and exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications to graphing, marginal analysis, optimization and areas. This course cannot be used to satisfy requirements of students majoring in mathematics or engineering. (Credit is not given for both MAC 2233 and MAC 2311.) 47 contact hours. |
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MAT 0990 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA: MY BRIDGE TO SUCCESS
| 2714 | SPG | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | Mar 1 2013 |
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1-3 |
| Description: |
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test or permission of a Mathematics Department program administrator. This flexible entry/exit college preparatory course is designed to improve the basic skills and concepts of elementary algebra from the view of a college student who needs an understanding of basic algebra. Course strategies will include one-on-one instruction, small group instruction, and computer instruction in a lab setting. A diagnostic assessment will determine placement into course modules as well as exit requirements. This course is intended to prepare students for successful entry into college-level course work. 17 contact hours minimum. |
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MAT 0990 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA: MY BRIDGE TO SUCCESS
| 4493 | SPG | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | Mar 1 2013 |
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1-3 |
| Description: |
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test or permission of a Mathematics Department program administrator. This flexible entry/exit college preparatory course is designed to improve the basic skills and concepts of elementary algebra from the view of a college student who needs an understanding of basic algebra. Course strategies will include one-on-one instruction, small group instruction, and computer instruction in a lab setting. A diagnostic assessment will determine placement into course modules as well as exit requirements. This course is intended to prepare students for successful entry into college-level course work. 17 contact hours minimum. |
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MAT 0990 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA: MY BRIDGE TO SUCCESS
| 4496 | SPG | In Class | Mar 11 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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1-3 |
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Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test or permission of a Mathematics Department program administrator. This flexible entry/exit college preparatory course is designed to improve the basic skills and concepts of elementary algebra from the view of a college student who needs an understanding of basic algebra. Course strategies will include one-on-one instruction, small group instruction, and computer instruction in a lab setting. A diagnostic assessment will determine placement into course modules as well as exit requirements. This course is intended to prepare students for successful entry into college-level course work. 17 contact hours minimum. |
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