Cynthia Franklin

Residential Faculty - Mathematics

Mathematics and Computer Science

Office: RDM-S Saguaro

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
 
   
Online
 
    
By appointment

Monday - Wednesday office hours in my office.   

Thursday office hours are virtual. Find the link and passcode in your Canvas Course Navigation.

Friday office hours are by appointment. Please message me through Canvas inbox to set up an appointment. 

 

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

MAT141 College Mathematics 4 Credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning, modeling, finance, probability, and statistics.

Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+.

Course Notes: MAT141 is appropriate for the student whose major does not require college algebra or precalculus.

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 www.mesacc.edu/departments/mathematics-computer-science/mathematics/resources/ for department policies.

It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Math 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.

General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16382
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P208

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
7:45 AM – 9:25 AM

Class Started

16034
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P208

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
12:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Class Started

17277
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P208

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
7:45 AM – 9:25 AM

Class Started

MAT213 Brief Calculus 4 Credits

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 MAT188, or an appropriate District placement.

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.

General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16305
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Class Started

16306
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Class Started

Spring 2027

MAT141 College Mathematics 4 Credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning, modeling, finance, probability, and statistics.

Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+.

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.

General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10938
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P208

In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
12:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Open

14 of 24
Seats Available

11302
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P208

In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
7:45 AM – 9:25 AM

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available

MAT213 Brief Calculus 4 Credits

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 MAT188, or an appropriate District placement.

Course Notes: 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.

General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11169
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Closed

11170
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

17 of 24
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2027

MAT121 Intermediate Algebra 4 Credits

Analysis of rational, radical, quadratic and exponential equations, functions and applications; graphs of radical, quadratic and exponential functions; operations on polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
12269
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-R R102

In-Person
Lecture
02/01/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
9:30 AM – 11:25 AM

Open

15 of 15
Seats Available

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