• These classes will meet in MBCC 318 at Orange Coast College 

• First Class Meeting on Tuesday, 1/30/24 from 11:10 am to 1:45 pm

• The class meetings have required in-person attendance and participation, but all class meetings will be recorded when possible and available through Canvas if you cannot attend on occasion or you need to watch any part of the lesson again. 

I like mathematics a lot, but I LOVE teaching. I enjoy guiding students on their math journey so that they can realize their fullest potential. I am a firm believer that all students can be successful at any level of math as long as they put in the time, work hard, and seek out help as soon as there's a need (that’s what we are here for). I see my role as a facilitator of learning, and I strive to maintain a learning environment that is safe and comfortable for all, encourages taking risks in the learning process, and values collaboration. I am really passionate about classes with support as it gives everyone an opportunity to move forward with their educational goals while having extra support throughout the coursework. I truly respect and appreciate each of my students and all of the assets they bring to the classroom from their life experiences. The diverse students and backgrounds keep each class unique, interesting, and inspiring!

How This Course Works

• You will use Canvas to log into the course and all of the course content.

• This 16-Week course is organized into Chapter Modules, preceded by the Orientation Module.

• Chapter Modules will usually open and become available to you in Canvas by the previous test day.

• Each module will have assignments with staggered due dates; however, most HW deadlines will be on Monday or Friday nights, 3 days after we cover the material in class.

• The majority of your homework will be through MyLab and Mastering (or My Math Lab), an online mathematics learning system.  Registration for MyLab Math is covered in your Orientation Module on Canvas.

• Tests will be on paper during regular class time.

Materials You Will Need for Week One

1. Access to OCC's Canvas course management system.

2. Access to your Orange Coast College email account.

3. Access to a Computer that is connected to the Internet for MyLab Math. Here is a video to get started with MyLab Math. (OCC will provide a limited number of Chromebooks, laptops, or tablets on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students. Please visit the OCC Technology Loan Program website for more information.) 

Due Dates for First Week

Put these dates on your calendar now.

1. Orientation Assignment and Quiz #1-Getting to Know You Survey due Thursday, February 1st.

2. Ch 1 and Ch 2 Subskills Notes in Math 92 Canvas and Sub-skills Diagnostic and Homework in My Math Lab due Friday, February 2nd. Registering for My Math Lab is covered step-by-step in the Orientation Assignment. 

3. Homework 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 in My Math Lab due Monday, February 5th.

1. Use Chrome as your browser. Your homework platform, MyLab Math, works best on Chrome. We recommend you download Chrome now if you don't have it installed already. 

2. Log into Canvas multiple times per week with the intention to work on assignments, readings, lecture videos, quizzes, etc.   It is beneficial to expose yourself to the material several times through out the week and not wait to complete all your work at the last minute.

3. Do your homework each week.  In a math class, there is no substitute for consistent practice. And that's what homework is: a prescribed routine of practice.

4. There are weekly quizzes most weeks.  Like homework these quizzes are there to help you master the material.  You will able to take each quiz multiple times for the best score you can get.  Embrace that opportunity!

5. Do the Test Reviews.  For each test, I will give you a review which will correlate to the material and types of questions you will see on the exam. These are priceless!

6. Communicate with me.  If you have a question on the material, reach out to me either through the Canvas Inbox or the "Ask Your Instructor" feature in MyLab Math. If you think that you might not be able to meet a due date, contact me ASAP. We'll work out an extension that will support you but also keep you on track for success.

This course is designed to expose you to Trigonometry and thus better prepare you for Pre-Calculus.

Students who successfully complete Math 120 will be able to:

1. Evaluate the six trigonometric functions of angles represented in radians and degrees.

2. Solve trigonometric equations and prove trigonometric identities.

3. Solve right triangles and oblique triangles.

The community at Orange Coast College is here to help you be successful.  These support resources are here to guide and support you not only through your courses, but through your hard, real-life experiences. I encourage you to think about how each of these resources can help you achieve your goals.

OCC's Services and Support page has a plethora of resources all in one place including:

• The Hub is a great place to find out where to go for help. It is located on the first floor of Watson Hall.

• OCC Cares Connect with resources for basic needs such as food resources, housing, textbook support, and technology loans. 

• Technology Resources and Support Get help with tech support or help with Canvas.

•  Tutoring The Student Success Center offers no-cost peer tutoring both in-center and online. 

• Counseling Services Counselors help you identify your educational goals, create plans, and stay on track to completion.

• Enrollment Services Here to help you apply, register, and verify records.

• Career Center Explore career options, choose a major, research occupational information, or find a new career direction.

• Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) Support services, specialized instruction, and educational accommodations for students with disabilities.

• EOPS/CARE Support services and programs for financially and educationally disadvantaged students.

• Financial Aid Support with your financial aid application, available funding to offset educational costs, and navigating the document portal.

• Student Health Center Providing opportunities for your physical and mental health.

• Transfer Center Transfer resources and counseling services to empower students to achieve their transfer goal and career objective.

• Veteran Services For all direct support services for military veterans, active duty personnel, and dependents.

Visit OCC's Services and Supports page for more information.