Whether you’re working toward a math-heavy career, or you need core credits that transfer, you’ll get the essential skills to ladder up in math.
CRN 10906 | MW 10-10:50 a.m. | CLB 402 | Professors Brenda Edmonds and Chris Imm
Prerequisite: Math 241 (Calculus 1) or departmental approval.
Understand the role of rigorous, logical arguments required to study upper-level mathematics. Through discussions, learn how to construct, write, and present proofs and techniques for proving and disproving mathematical statements.
If you have questions or are interested in enrolling, email mathoffice@jccc.edu and include your student ID number.
Math is essential
Learn theorems, laws and other rules; more importantly, you’ll develop analytical skills and sharpen your problem-solving ability. Science, technology and engineering involves deep math skills. However, all careers require a certain level of proficiency in mathematical skills. JCCC courses will improve your skills and knowledge in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and statistics.
Using math, you can learn how to:
- Project a business’s profit and loss potential
- Encrypt or decrypt software
- Design a building for structural safety or make interior design pleasing to the eye
Day to day, you’ll also need math to manage your personal budget, understand your taxes, protect your investments and calculate your own earnings potential. Beyond career-level applications, mathematics equals life skills to succeed.
Choose from classes that best meet your skill level and career requirements, including:
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
- Mathematics designed for technical and business degrees
- Mathematics designed for engineering and game design
Flexibility and personalization
JCCC offers a broad range of Mathematics classes so you can find the right subject for your degree or certificate program. Classes listed as KBOR Seamless Transfer will transfer directly to all Kansas public institutions that offer that course. You can use math classes at JCCC to fulfill bachelor’s degree requirements at another school.
JCCC offers:
- A supportive Math Resource Center, including free tutoring
- Online and self-paced options
- Classes that meet more often if you need more time with your instructor
- Academic counselors to help you map out your academic action plan
Math as a career, math is used in life
Check out the earnings outlook for the Bureau of Labor Statistics for a sample of careers:
Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
Help on campus
JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. If you need help with career decisions visit the Career Development Center. Looking to connect, find student clubs and orgs on the first floor of GEB.
Contact info
Ron Palcic , Chair
913-469-8500, ext. 4566
Location: CLB 243B
rpalcic@jccc.edu
Reni Karanevich , Administrative Assistant
913-469-8500, ext. 3151
Location: CLB 243
rkaranev@jccc.edu
