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Kambiz Khoddam

Kambiz Khoddam

Professor: Mathematics


Building: 61-1652
(909) 274-4650
kkhoddamAT_mtsac.edu


BSCalifornia State University, Long Beach
MA — California State University, Long Beach


Kambiz Khoddam

Kambiz Khoddam has been a professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Mt. SAC since 1999.



Hello Mountie Math Students!


I am so excited that you have decided to take Finite Mathematics , Finite Mathematics with Support , or Trigonometry ! 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 120 Fall 2023

        Online Class Search:
        ** This class will display as "Web" in the online class search, to indicate a fully online class that does NOT have regular class meetings.


        Prerequisites: None


        Class Structure:
        My class is asynchronous, which means we will not meet online. Course materials, including lecture notes, professor's lecture videos and publisher videos, will be provided on Canvas every Sunday. Exams will be in the form of PDF uploads and Canvas quizzes. The exams will be open for 24 hours, must be completed within 2 hours, and are due by 11:59 pm on exam days.


        A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 120: Finite Mathematics, 12th Ed., by Lial, Greenwell, Ritchey, is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Free access to Desmos and GeoGebra is also required. Homework assignments will be in the form of discussion threads, computer projects, worksheets, online homework, surveys, and groupwork. Homework assignments will generally be due on Wednesdays. Assignments and due dates will be released on Wednesdays.


        Required Materials:

        Reliable Internet Connection

        Writing Utensils

        Printer (Strongly Recommended)

        Paper (Printer or Lined)

        Webcam

        MyMathLab Access

        Scientific Calculator

        Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

        Built-in or External Microphone

        Scanner or Free Scanning App


        Helpful Foundational Skills:
        Equations of lines
        Systems of Equations
        Graphing Inequalities
        Exponential Equations
        Sigma Notation

      • Math 150 Fall 2023

        Online Class Search:
        ** This class will display as "Web" in the online class search, to indicate a fully online class that does NOT have regular class meetings.


        Prerequisites: None


        Class Structure:
        My class is asynchronous, which means we will not meet online. Course materials, including lecture notes, professor's lecture videos and publisher videos, will be provided on Canvas every Sunday. Exams will be in the form of PDF uploads and Canvas quizzes. The exams will be open for 24 hours, must be completed within 2 hours, and are due by 11:59 pm on exam days.


        A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 150: Trigonometry, 12th Ed., Lial, is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Free access to Desmos and GeoGebra is also required. Homework assignments will be in the form of discussion threads, computer projects, worksheets, online homework, and groupwork. Homework assignments will generally be due on Wednesdays. Assignments and due dates will be released on Wednesday.


        Required Materials:

        Reliable Internet Connection

        Writing Utensils

        Printer (Strongly Recommended)

        Paper (Printer or Lined)

        Webcam

        MyMathLab Access

        Scientific Calculator

        Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone

        Built-in or External Microphone

        Scanner or Free Scanning App


        Helpful Foundational Skills:
        Solving Quadratic Equations
        Solving Rational Equations
        Graphing Quadratic Equations
        Angle Relationships
        Pythagorean Theorem


      • Math 120 + Math 12 Fall 2023

        Online Class Search:
        ** This class will display a Building/Room number and a Meeting Time in the online class search, to indicate an in-person, on-campus class.


        Prerequisites: None


        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 120 and Math 12.
        My class will be conducted on-campus, in a traditional classroom setting. All exams will be in the form of on-Campus traditional exams.


        A physical or digital copy of the textbook , MATH 120: Finite Mathematics, 12th Ed., by Lial, Greenwell, Ritchey, is required. Access to MyMathLab is required, and will come with digital access to the ebook. Free access to Desmos and Google Sheets is also required. Homework assignments will be in the form of computer projects, worksheets, online homework and groupwork, and will generally be due on Wednesdays.


        Required Materials:

        Writing Utensils

        Paper (Printer or Lined)

        MyMathLab Access

        Scientific Calculator

        Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone (Strongly Recommended)


        Helpful Foundational Skills:
        Equations of lines
        Systems of Equations
        Graphing Inequalities
        Exponential Equations
        Sigma Notation

Our classroom environment will be one that supports your diverse perspectives and honors your identities. Names are very personal and very powerful. The name by which we choose to be called represents who we are. I recognize that calling students by their preferred name is crucial to ensuring that the classroom environment (whether in person or online) is a safe and inclusive space for learning. If you have a preferred first name that you would like me to use, or would like to share your pronouns with me, please feel free to let me know!


I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge that Mt. SAC is geographically situated on the traditional lands of the native, indigenous peoples whose land was taken from them. I ask you to join me in acknowledging their community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. May we strive to honor the land and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.


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, email, Canvas Chat, and Canvas Inbox on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You are welcome to contact me for appointment availability. 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.


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