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
| Faculty Name | Phone & Extension | Office Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atashi, Zahra | zatashi@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5523 | 60-144 |
| Carey, Martha | mcarey@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5384 | 60-166 |
| Cliffe, Karen | kcliffe@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5519 | 60-264 |
| Diwa, Philipp | pdiwa@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5931 | 60-262 |
| Eclar, Kimberly | keclar@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5954 | 60-193 |
| Garcia, Alba Minerva | mgarcia@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5517 | 60-266 |
| Herrera, Peter | pherrera@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5950 | 60-294 |
| Juden, Alexander | ajuden@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5580 | 60-261 |
| Moody, Myriam | mmoody@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5951 | 39-108 |
| Nona, Nour | nnour@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5933 | 60-171 |
| Olivas, Maria | molivas@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5565 | 60-146 |
| Quan, Nghiep | nquan@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5956 | 60-145 |
| Rasky, Mimi | mrasky@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5871 | 60-292 |
| Rhodehamel, Bohdan | brhodehamel@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5512 | 60-295 |
| Salehpoor, Zahra | zsalehpoor@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5476 | 60-143 |
| Smith, Bruce | bsmith@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5291 | 60-293 |
| Vargas-Navarro, Raul | rvargas2@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5515 | 60-162 |
| Villegas, Val | vvillegas@swccd.edu | (619) 421-6700 x5546 | 60-263 |