Alina Birca

Alina Birca has been a professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Mt. SAC since 2005.

Hello Mountie Math Students!

I am so excited that you have decided to take College Algebra or Precalculus Mathematics with Support ! Your success is important to me, so to help prepare you for the next part of your educational journey, I would like to share some information with you about my courses and classroom environments.

Click on one of my classes below to explore the structure and goals of each class.

- - Math 160 + Math 16 Fall 2022 CRN 27492+27505
    
    Online Class Search:
    ** This class will display a Building/Room number and a Meeting Time in the online class search. It will also display as "Web" on a separate line to indicate a hybrid class that meets on-campus and has an asynchronous online component (independent work).
    
    Prerequisites: Math 150 or Appropriate Placement
    
    Class Structure:
    This is a corequisite class, which means there is an extra 2 unit portion designed to give extra support in various aspects of the class. We will be using Canvas courses for both Math 160 and Math 16.
    
    My class is an asynchronous hybrid, which means we will meet on-campus on Wednesdays and you will work independently the rest of the week. Our Math 160+16 class meets every Wednesday from 4:30 - 6:35pm to work on exercises and answer questions. All lectures are online, asynchronously (video lectures and handouts). ATTENTION: The exams are on Monday 09/19, Monday 10/17, Monday 11/14, and Monday 12/05 from 4:30 - 6:35pm. All exams will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. Course materials, including lecture notes, professor's lecture videos, publisher videos, supplemental YouTube videos, handouts, and worksheets, will be provided on Canvas.
    
    We will be using a zero-cost textbook for this class, which will be embedded in Canvas! Homework assignments will be in the form of video lectures, lecture notes, discussion threads, worksheets, online homework, textbook problems, surveys, and take-home quizzes (not proctored / timed).
    
    Required Materials:
    
    Reliable Internet Connection
    
    Writing Utensils
    
    Paper (Printer or Lined)
    
    Scientific Calculator
    
    Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
    
    Scanner or Free Scanning App
    
    Helpful Foundational Skills:
    Solving Rational Equations
    Operations with Complex Numbers
    Solving Logarithmic Equations
    Sketching Trigonometric Functions
    Solving Trigonometric Equations
  - Math 130 Fall 2022
    
    Online Class Search:
    ** This class will display a Building/Room number and a Meeting Time in the online class search. It will also display as "Web" on a separate line to indicate a hybrid class that meets on-campus and has an asynchronous online component (independent work).
    
    Prerequisites: None
    
    Class Structure:
    Our class is fully online (asynchronously, NOT on Zoom), EXCEPT the exams, which are on campus. We meet for exams on campus only on Tuesday 09/20, Tuesday 10/18, Tuesday 11/15, and Tuesday 12/06, as shown in the schedule. All exams will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. Course materials, including lecture notes, professor's lecture videos, publisher videos, supplemental YouTube videos, handouts, and worksheets, will be provided on Canvas.
    
    We will be using a zero-cost textbook for this class, which will be embedded in Canvas! Homework assignments will be in the form of video lectures, lecture notes, discussion threads, worksheets, online homework, textbook problems, surveys, and take-home quizzes (not proctored / timed).
    
    Required Materials:
    
    Reliable Internet Connection
    
    Writing Utensils
    
    Paper (Printer or Lined)
    
    Scientific Calculator
    
    Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
    
    Scanner or Free Scanning App
    
    Helpful Foundational Skills:
    Solving Quadratic Equations
    Evaluating Functions
    Graphing Quadratic Equations
    Systems of Equations
    Solving Logarithmic Equations
- - Math 160 + Math 16 Fall 2022 CRN 27487+27504
    
    Online Class Search:
    ** This class will display a Building/Room number and a Meeting Time in the online class search. It will also display as "Web" on a separate line to indicate a hybrid class that meets on-campus and has an asynchronous online component (independent work).
    
    Prerequisites: Math 150 or Appropriate Placement
    
    Class Structure:
    This is a corequisite class, which means there is an extra 2 unit portion designed to give extra support in various aspects of the class. We will be using Canvas courses for both Math 160 and Math 16.
    
    My class is an asynchronous hybrid, which means we will meet on-campus on Mondays and you will work independently the rest of the week. Our Math 160+16 class meets every Monday from 12:00 - 2:05 to work on exercises and answer questions. All lectures are online, asynchronously (video lectures and handouts). The exams are on 09/19, 10/17, and 11/14 from 2:15 - 4:20pm, with the final exam on 12/05 from 1:30 - 4:00pm. All exams will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. Course materials, including lecture notes, professor's lecture videos, publisher videos, supplemental YouTube videos, handouts, and worksheets, will be provided on Canvas.
    
    We will be using a zero-cost textbook for this class, which will be embedded in Canvas! Homework assignments will be in the form of video lectures, lecture notes, discussion threads, worksheets, online homework, textbook problems, surveys, and take-home quizzes (not proctored / timed).
    
    Required Materials:
    
    Reliable Internet Connection
    
    Writing Utensils
    
    Paper (Printer or Lined)
    
    Scientific Calculator
    
    Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone
    
    Scanner or Free Scanning App
    
    Helpful Foundational Skills:
    Solving Rational Equations
    Operations with Complex Numbers
    Solving Logarithmic Equations
    Sketching Trigonometric Functions
    Solving Trigonometric Equations

Please make sure to log in to your Canvas courses daily to keep up with all announcements, materials, and due dates. Canvas can be accessed through your Mt. SAC portal or at https://mtsac.instructure.com.

My office hours will be held on-campus and via Zoom sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I look forward to working with everyone, and please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

The Math and Computer Science Department is committed to helping our students achieve their math educational goals. We want you to succeed and excel in transfer-level mathematics. We recognize your potential and are here to support you! Whether you are here to obtain a degree, complete transfer requirements, or simply expand your knowledge, we will strive to provide resources that you may need along your journey. Explore the resources below for more information on how our campus can help you achieve your educational goals.

- - Tutoring Services
    - MARCS
      
      The MARCS offers free tutoring on a first-come first-served basis.
      
      Building 61, 1st floor
      
      Phone: (909) 274-5014
      
      Email: MARCS@mtsac.edu
      
      ASAC
      
      The ASAC offers free tutoring on a first-come first-served basis.
      
      Building 6, Room 101
      
      South Entrance
      
      Phone: (909) 274-4300
      
      Email: asac@mtsac.edu
  - STEM Center
    
    The STEM Center gives access to coaches and counselors to help students stay on track and succeed in their STEM courses.
    
    Building 61-3318
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4224
    
    Email: stem@mtsac.edu
  - Equity Center
    
    The Equity Center aims to create an inclusive space where students can thrive and aim for success. It is home to four programs: ARiSE, ASPIRE, DREAM, REACH.
    
    Building 16E - Equity Center
    
    Phone: (909) 784-5255
    
    Email: equitycenter@mtsac.edu
  - Transfer Center
    
    The Transfer Center helps students prepare to transfer through workshops, activities, events, and advising.
    
    Building 9B, 2nd floor
    
    Phone: (909) 274-6388
    
    Email: transfercenter@mtsac.edu
  - ACCESS Center
    
    The ACCESS Center provides counseling, instruction, and accommodations for students with disabilities and medical conditions.
    
    Building 9B - Student Services Center
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4290
    
    Email: access@mtsac.edu
- - Pride Center
    
    The Pride Center is a resource center and lounge space for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
    
    Building 26A - Room 1630
    
    Phone: (909) 274-6549
    
    Email: pridecenter@mtsac.edu
  - Veterans Resource Center
    
    The Veterans Resource Center assists student Veterans and their eligible dependents and makes appropriate referrals regarding educational benefits.
    
    Building 9E - Student Success Building
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4520
    
    Email: veterans@mtsac.edu
  - Housing Resources
    
    The Housing Resources site provides information on various housing resources available to Mt. SAC students.
    
    Building 9C - Student Life Center
    
    Phone: (909) 274-5099
    
    Email: mountiefresh@mtsac.edu
  - Mountie Fresh Food Pantry
    
    The Mountie Fresh Food Pantry serves Mt. SAC students impacted by food insecurity, by providing access to food and basic necessities and referrals to campus and community-based resources, thereby maximizing student success.
    
    Student Parking Lot A
    
    Phone: (909) 274-5099
    
    Email: mountiefresh@mtsac.edu
  - Health Center
    
    Student Health Services strives to provide optimum physical and mental health services to the College community in a confidential environment with sensitivity to individual needs.
    
    Building 67B- Health Careers Center B
    
    Building 9E - Student Success Building
    
    Phone: (909) 274-4400
    
    Email: studenthealth@mtsac.edu

** This information is subject to change, before the start of the term. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Current Class Schedule:

Name	Course ID	Title	CRN	Units	Days	Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time	Building / Room
Name	Course ID	Title	CRN	Units	Days	Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time	Building / Room
Birca, Alina	MATH 160	Precalculus Mathematics	43361	4	TR	02/26/2024	06/16/2024	04:30PM	06:35PM	61 2419

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