Welcome to Mathematics
Program Description
Each year, the list of careers demanding familiarity with basic mathematical skills grows. Environmental sciences, architecture, business management, nursing, dentistry, computer programming, electronics, forestry management, psychology and photography represent only a small sample from this list.
The Mathematics Department at Santa Barbara City College offers a broad curriculum to meet the needs of students with a wide variety of goals. It offers a standard college-level sequence in single and multivariable calculus, analytic geometry, linear algebra and ordinary differential equations for freshman and sophomore students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. In addition, the department offers courses in statistics and calculus for Business, Biological Sciences and Social Science majors, as well as courses in support of Career Technical Education programs.
The department also serves students who want to remedy their high school mathematics background deficiencies, as well as students who are returning to the classroom after a period away from school. The department provides a complete precalculus program, including elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, college algebra and trigonometry for those who wish to review old or gain new mathematical skills. Basic math and pre-algebra courses provides an opportunity for students to refresh their arithmetic skills in order to participate in educational and vocational endeavors.
In all of the department’s course offerings, there is a strong commitment to training the student in analytical and logical thinking skills as part of a problem-solving attitude which can be transferred outside the formal classroom setting.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course sequence required to obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in Mathematics will be prepared to continue their studies at transfer institutions in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Life and Social Sciences, Computer Science and Economics. Students majoring in Mathematics will:
1. Use symbolic, graphical, numerical and written representations to describe mathematical ideas.
2. Use mathematical reasoning to solve problems and apply a variety of problemsolving approaches to find and interpret solutions.
3. Use mathematics to model and solve problems in the sciences.
4. Use appropriate technology to enhance their mathematical thinking and understanding, solve mathematical problems, and interpret their results.
5. Use the language and notation of differential and integral calculus correctly, and use appropriate style and format in written work.
6. Recognize the roles of definitions, axioms and theorems, and identify and construct valid deductive arguments.
Faculty & Offices
Jason Miner, Chair (IDC-342, ext. 2267)
Ignacio Alarcon (IDC-344, ext. 2559)
Gregory Armstrong (IDC-340, ext. 2524)
Lindsey Bramlett-Smith (IDC-343, ext. 2777)
James Campbell (IDC-328, ext. 2340)
Lee Chang (IDC-328, ext. 3683)
Elizabeth Cunningham (IDC-327-B, ext. 2340)
Robert M. Elmore (IDC-341, ext. 2447)
Peter Georgakis (IDC-346, ext. 2553)
David Gilbert (IDC-345, ext. 2208)
Pamela Guenther (IDC-336-A, ext. 2707)
Jared Hersh (IDC-327-B, ext. 2340)
James Kruidenier (IDC-339, ext. 2682)
Noureddine (Eddie) Laanaoui (IDC-330, ext. 4748)
Sharareh Masooman (IDC-336B, ext. 2472)
Bronwen Moore (IDC-337, ext. 2432)
Anna Parmely (IDC-331, ext. 4720)
Peter Rojas (IDC-328, ext. 2737)
Ron Wopat (IDC-338, ext. 2708)
Department Office & Secretary
Debra Fondren (IDC-317, ext. 2340)
Math Computer Lab (IDC-109, ext. 2473)
Math Tutorial Lab (IDC-102, ext. 2300)
Emeritus Faculty
Robert Traughber, J. Eugene Brady, R. Michael Mallen, James Edmondson, Elizabeth Hodes, Margarete Reinhart, Greg Armstrong
