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Mike S. Decker
Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics
Mathematics & Computer Science
Office: MC 5 - Room: Adjunct Faculty Office
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 6:05 PM - 7:00 PM | 6:05 PM - 7:00 PM | |||
| By appointment | By appointment |
Office hours inbetween classes 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm in MC 102 for Spring 2024. Hours and location vary per semester.
Classes Taught
Spring 2024
| MAT151 | College Algebra/Functions | 4 Credits | ||||
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Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including linear, quadratic, higher-order polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, using multiple methods including matrices, and modeling and solving real world problems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: This class may require a graphing calculator and/or online software package, such as MyMathLab, that may result in an additional cost to the student. Some instructors allow the use of the online textbook that accompanies the online software package in lieu of a physical textbook. Contact your instructor for details. All students must meet the MCC Mathematics Department prerequisite requirements for each class within two years of first day of class. See http://www.mesacc.edu/departments/mathematics-computer-science/mathematics/resources/ for department policies. It is highly encouraged that you attend one of the FREE MCC Math Boot Camps that occur prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps/math-boot-camps for more information and to register. |
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| General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27135 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
4:25 PM - 6:05 PM |
Class Started |
27137 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
7:10 PM - 8:50 PM |
Class Started |
Fall 2024
| MAT187 | Precalculus | 5 Credits | ||||
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Topics in algebra and trigonometry in preparation for calculus. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, or an appropriate district placement. |
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Course Notes: This class may require a graphing calculator and/or online software package, such as MyMathLab, that may result in an additional cost to the student. Some instructors allow the use of the online textbook that accompanies the online software package in lieu of a physical textbook. Contact your instructor for details. All students must meet the MCC Mathematics Department prerequisite requirements for each class. See http://www.mesacc.edu/departments/mathematics-computer-science/mathematics/resources/ for department policies. It is highly encouraged that you attend one of the FREE MCC Math Boot Camps that occur prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register. |
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| General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15660 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
4:25 PM - 6:30 PM |
Open 17 of 24 |
| MAT213 | Brief Calculus | 4 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the theory, techniques, and applications of the differential and integral calculus of functions with problems related to business, life, and the social sciences. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, or MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. |
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Course Notes: This class may require a graphing calculator and/or online software package, such as MyMathLab, that may result in an additional cost to the student. Some instructors allow the use of the online textbook that accompanies the online software package in lieu of a physical textbook. Contact your instructor for details. All students must meet the MCC Mathematics Department prerequisite requirements for each class within two years of first day of class. See http://www.mesacc.edu/departments/mathematics-computer-science/mathematics/resources/ for department policies. It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Calculus Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register. |
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| General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14782 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
7:10 PM - 8:50 PM |
Open 20 of 24 |
Degrees & Awards
1. AAS Microcomputers in Business Mesa CC--Applied Associates
2. B.A.E. Secondary Mathematics ASU--Bachelor's
3. MNS Mathematics ASU-Master's
4. MS Mathematics Education NAU-Master's
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