Mathematics
Mathematics
The Associate in Science in Math for transfer degree (AS-T) is designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year institutions for further study which can lead to careers such as mathematician, statistician, educator, data analyst, actuary, and scientist. AS-T degrees are fully transferable to the CSU system.
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Your success in a college Math class depends on how you study. If you follow these these Math study tips, your grades are likely to improve.
- Study outside of class regularly.
- Work on your Math homework or study your Math every day.
- Study your Math at least two hours for each hour in the classroom. For example, a four unit class will require at least 8 hours of study per week.
- Read your textbooks.
- Get good at taking notes class.
- Make summary sheets.
- Make a list of important theorems.
- Make a list of important properties and formulas.
- Make a list of important vocabulary words.
- Make a list of the important course objectives for each unit in the course (usually a section or chapter of the textbook).
- Review these lists every day.
- Practice all problems until you have mastered the ability to solve and check them.
- Be aware of what topics you know well, which topics need more practice and which topics you don't know at all.
- Continually review: Review material from the beginning of the semester throughout the entire semester.
- Do your Math homework before homework in other subjects.
- You will be working when your mind is sharpest.
- If you get stuck on a problem, you can revisit it later.
- You have time to get help on problems that you have no idea about.
- Take study breaks.
- After a period of concentration, take a break for relaxation or to work on other subjects.
- Return to problems that you could not complete previously.
- Make use of campus resources.
- The Math Lab offers free Math tutoring (including online Math tutoring.)
- Get involved in STEM groups on campus like MESA.
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If you have a learning or other type of disability, take advantage of services offered by LAVC's SSD office.
- Use your instructor's office hours.
- Study in the right environment.
- Quiet. You need to be able to think deeply to learn Mathematics. A noisey environment creates obstacles to your concentration and create distractions to focusing on the problems at hand.
- Well-supplied. Have plenty of scratch paper, graph paper, pencils and erasers handy. Colored pencils are also useful. A scientific calculator is also useful.
- Well-lit. Make sure there is good lighting while reading and studying.
- Study groups. If you are the type of person who learns well in a social environment, try joining or forming a study group.
How to Get Mathematica
Mathematica is currently installed in all general or public-access computer labs. Many departmental labs have Mathematica installed as well.
Students: installing on personally owned machines
Follow the directions below to download from the Wolfram User Portal.
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- Create an account (New users only):
- Go to user.wolfram.com and click "Create Account"
- Fill out form using a @lavc.edu email, and click "Create Wolfram ID"
- Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID
- Request the download and key:
- Fill out this form to request an Activation Key
- Click the "Product Summary page" link to access your license
- Click "Get Downloads" and select "Download" next to your platform
- Run the installer on your machine, and enter Activation Key at prompt
- Create an account (New users only):
Mathematica Tutorials
The first two tutorials are excellent for new users, and can be assigned to students as homework to learn Mathematica outside of class time.
- Hands-on Start to Mathematica
Follow along in Mathematica as you watch this multi-part screencast that teaches you the basics—how to create your first notebook, calculations, visualizations, interactive examples, and more. - What's New in Mathematica 10
Provides examples to help you get started with new functionality in Mathematica 10, including machine learning, computational geometry, geographic computation, and device connectivity. - How To Topics
Access step-by-step instructions ranging from how to create animations to basic syntax information. - Learning Center
Search Wolfram's large collection of materials for example calculations or tutorials in your field of interest.
Full-time Faculty
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| Name | Phone | |
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| Baghumyan, Anzhela | baghum@lavc.edu | |
| Barakat, Mostapha (Steve)* *Department Chair |
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| Caleodis, George | ||
| Castillo, Steve | castilsj@lavc.edu | |
| Kawai, John, PhD | ||
| Littig, Adam | ||
| Pogosyan, Andy | pogosya@lavc.edu | |
| Raya Mendoza, Humberto | rayameha@lavc.edu | |
| Sabol, Carol | ||
| Sarkissian, Scarlet | ||
| Shvetsov, Vitaly | ||
| Sokolovskiy, Yuriy | ||
| Trujillo, Ana | trujila@lavc.edu | |
| Vo, Susan |
| Name | Phone | |
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| Alvard Adamyan | ||
| Yelena Aladadyan | ||
| Dr. Wissam A. Barakat | ||
| James D. Castro | ||
| Razvan A. Ciuca | ||
| David J. Diakoff | ||
| Luis A. Enriquez | ||
| Richard L. Fine | ||
| Lynn F. Goodman | ||
| Siranush Grigoryan | ||
| Anahit Harutyunyan | ||
| Fendi He | ||
| Mary Hito | ||
| Atefeh Iranmanesh | ||
| Theodora Jaime | ||
| Charles Johnson | ||
| Yin Yee Lam | ||
| Mee K. Lee | ||
| Dr. Shui-Tain Chen Liang | ||
| Mario E. Martinez | ||
| Andrew N. Mashhour | ||
| Hasmik Mkrtchyan | ||
| Zorayr Nalbandyan | ||
| Masoud N. Nassimi | ||
| Dr. Nicholas Olshansky | ||
| Susanna Papisyan |
Math Faculty Profiles
- Education: MS in Applied Mathematics, CSUN. BS in Applied Mathematics, With specialization in Computer Science (with honors), Yerevan State University, Armenia
- Courses Taught: Math 238, Math 240, Math 245, Math 259, Math 261, and Math 262
- Pronouns: She/her/hers
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- Education:
BA Economics, UCSC; MS Applied Economics, UCSC; MS Statistics, CSUEB; MS Mathematics, CSUEB. - Courses Taught: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Precalculus, and Calculus.
- Area of Interest: Teaching remedial Mathematics to Adults.
- Fun Fact: When not working or spending time with my family I enjoy watching European Football.
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PhD in Computer Science with a specialty in Computer Graphics
MS in Mathematics from Cal State University, Los Angeles
BS in Math/Computer Science from UCLA -
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Math 238 Business Calculus
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- Education B.S., Pure Mathematics, UC Irvine; M.A., Applied Mathematics, UCLA; M.B.A., Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Santa Clara University
- Courses taught Teaches Mathematics and Statistics
- I am not a robot fun fact I am currently a licensed California Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Loan Originator.
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- Education:
- MS is Mathematics
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Pure Mathematics, Cal Poly Pomona
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Applied Mathematics, Claremont Graduate University
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- Courses Taught: Math 238, Math 245, Math 259, Math 260, and Math 261
- Areas of Interest: Cryptography, Bar Codes and Shortest Path Algorithm
- Fun Fact: I enjoy going to hockey games, traveling, going to the theatre and spending time with my family.
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- Education: M.A. Applied Statistics, UDC; M.A. Mathematics (Pure), CSULA; B.A. Economics/Mathematics, UCSB
- Courses Taught: I teach Math 227- Statistics, Calculus and everything "in-between".
- Areas of Interest: My academic interests are in applied statistics and using R statistical software.
- Fun Fact: I like to read, listen to audiobooks, go for walks, free dive and snorkel. I also enjoy flying and soaring. I have a pilot license and am a certified flight instructor. I share these activities with my family.
- Education: MS, Applied Mathematics, CSULA; BA, UC Berkeley
- Courses Taught: Math 240, Math 259, and Math 260
· Name/pronouns: Ana Trujillo/ she/her/hers
· Degree/institution: BS General Math from CSULA and MS Applied Math from CSULB
· Courses taught: Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry, Business Calculus
· Areas of interest: Applications of Calculus and Numerical Analysis to solve linear systems
· I am not a robot fun fact: I am an avid runner; besides adding numbers, I add many miles every year, I run marathons and ultra-marathons. I love spending time with my family and my two dogs. Also, I am a bit of a sports fanatic
- Education: Masters Degree with Honors, CSUN; Bachelors Degree, National University of Singapore
- Courses Taught: All levels of algebra, statistics, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, business calculus and calculus 1 &2
- Interests: DIY projects, handicraft and solving puzzles
- Fun Fact: I enjoy spending time with my two Labradors and playing billiards with family and friends.
Mathematics at LAVC
