Margie Lyscas
Residential Faculty - Mathematics
Mathematics & Computer Science
Office: MC 5 - Room: 166
480-461-7825
480-531-2112 (alt)
480-531-2112 (mobile)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM | 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | ||||
| 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | |||||
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| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Office hours are also available online and by appointment.
Classes Taught
Fall 2023
| MAT141 | College Mathematics | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18515 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
MoWe |
9:50 AM - 11:30 AM |
Closed |
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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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| 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 |
19271 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
8:30 AM - 10:10 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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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19032 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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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| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 Credits | ||||
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Course emphasizes discrete mathematics connections to computer science by exposing students to foundational concepts of set theory, logic, counting, induction, proof techniques, graph theory, and algorithms. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19612 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Winter Intersession 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 |
27887 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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12/18/2023 - 01/12/2024 |
Open 24 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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Spring 2024
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review | 6 Credits | ||||
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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, along with review of arithmetic and introductory algebra, as needed. Prerequisites: None. |
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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 |
28398 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoTuWeTh |
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM |
Open 24 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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28399 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoTuWeTh |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Open 24 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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| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 Credits | ||||
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Course emphasizes discrete mathematics connections to computer science by exposing students to foundational concepts of set theory, logic, counting, induction, proof techniques, graph theory, and algorithms. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, 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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27151 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 24 of 24 |
28789 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 24 of 24 |
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