Mathematics Department

In today’s highly technological society, the study of mathematics has become increasingly important, particularly to computer science. Mathematics is a study that provides a foundation for problem solving and logical reasoning skills. It includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and computer programming, etc. Mathematics is the science of numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions. In addition to college-level mathematics courses (numbered 100 or above) that will meet the lower-division needs of college transfer students, Southwestern College offers developmental courses consisting of arithmetic through intermediate algebra.

Career Options

Below is a sample of the career options available for the mathematics major. A few of these require an associate degree, most require a bachelor’s degree, and some require a graduate-level degree: numerical analyst, teacher, engineering analyst, systems analyst, operations analyst, casualty rater, technical writer, research assistant, statistician, and computer specialist. In addition, there is presently a great need for high school and college mathematics instructors with this area of employment continuing to grow as society becomes more technological in business, industry, government, and education.

Department Chair

Kimberly Eclar
E-mail: keclar@swccd.edu
Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5954 | Office: 60-193

Full-Time Faculty

1. Atashi, Zahra E-mail: zatashi@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5523 | Office: 60-144
2. Carey, Martha E-mail: mcarey@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5384 | Office: 60-166
3. Cliffe, Karen E-mail: kcliffe@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5519 | Office: 60-264
4. Diwa, Philipp E-mail: pdiwa@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5931 | Office: 60-262
5. Eclar, Kimberly E-mail: keclar@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5954 | Office: 60-193
6. Francis, Youssef E-mail: yfrancis@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5932 | Office: 60-265
7. Garcia, Alba Minerva E-mail: mgarcia@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5517 | Office: 60-266
8. Herrera, Peter E-mail: pherrera@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5950 | Office: 60-294
9. Juden, Alexander E-mail: ajuden@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5580 | Office: 60-261
10. Moody, Myriam E-mail: mmoody@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5951 | Office: 39-108
11. Nona, Nour E-mail: nnour@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5933 | Office: 60-171
12. Olivas, Nour E-mail: molivas@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5565 | Office: 60-146
13. Quan, Nghiep E-mail: nquan@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5956 | Office: 60-145
14. Rasky, Mimi E-mail: mrasky@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5871 | Office: 60-292
15. Rhodehamel, Bohdan E-mail: brhodehamel@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5512 | Office: 60-295
16. Salehpooor, Zahra E-mail: zsalehpoor@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5476| Office: 60-143
17. Smith, Bruce E-mail: bsmith@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5291| Office: 60-293
18. Vargas-Navarro, Raul E-mail: rvargas2@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5515| Office: 60-162
19. Villegas, Val E-mail: vvillegas@swccd.edu Phone: (619) 421-6700 x5546| Office: 60-263