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Tara Jones
Full Time Faculty - Mathematics
Mathematics & Computer Science
Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S252
480-654-7223
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Online |
Monday office hours will be in the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) - located on the first floor of the Desert Willow building.
Friday office hours are virtual. The virtual link is located in Canvas.
Classes Taught
Spring 2023
| 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 |
28923 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review | 6 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, along with review of intermediate algebra, as needed. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR MAT09+ or MAT114 or MAT115, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122, OR permission of Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: 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 |
30330 |
Red Mountain Campus Red Mountain Palo Verde 207 |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
MoTuWeTh |
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM |
Class Started |
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| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 Credits | ||||
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Limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in 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 |
28976 |
Red Mountain Campus Red Mountain Palo Verde 207 |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM |
Class Started |
Fall 2023
| 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. 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 |
17821 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Open 2 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review | 6 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, along with review of intermediate algebra, as needed. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR MAT09+ or MAT114 or MAT115, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122, OR permission of Department or Division Chair. |
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Course Notes: 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 |
19333 |
Red Mountain Campus Red Mountain Palo Verde 207 |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
MoTuWeTh |
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Open 19 of 24 |
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 Credits | ||||
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Limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in 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. 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 |
17830 |
Red Mountain Campus Red Mountain Palo Verde 207 |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM |
Open 19 of 24 |
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Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). |
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