Mathematics
Mathematics is one of the fundamental tools used to describe the world around us. Math can be applied to many different situations from computers and rockets to skyscrapers and credit cards. We also know mathematics is an important tool in research, actuarial science, medical field, financial sustainability, construction, electronics, aviation, engineering, just to name a few!
At Madison College, you have the opportunity to explore your interest in mathematics, whether it is to enhance your math skills, or create a foundation in mathematics that aligns with your personal career goals. The mathematics department offers support courses for technical program students and degree transfer mathematics courses. We are a part of the Liberal Arts Transfer Program and also have specific transfer agreements in Computer Science and Engineering. If you’re pursing a certificate, technical diploma, associate degree, or just looking to take some general education classes before you transfer, we have the classes for you taught by faculty who care about your success!
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What class should I take?
Each of the Liberal Arts Transfer Pre-Majors and the many programs at the college has their own ‘best path’ through math. To find out which math class to take now, and also see the rest of your math journey, click on the button below:
I need help selecting a math class
Options to shorten your math path
Madison College has developed a number of opportunities for students to accelerate their college math journey.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
- Prerequisite Exams - satisfy the enrollment requirements/prerequisites for a course by taking and passing a prerequisite exam. The following Prerequisite Exams are available for math:
- Challenge Exams - You can test out of a course using challenge exams. The following Challenge Exams are available for math:
- Math with Business Apps (10804123)
- Math of Finance (10804144)
- Machine Tool Math 1 (31804381)
- Vocational Math 1 (31804379)
- College Tech Math 1/1A/1B (10804115)
- College Tech Math 2 (10804116)
To find and enroll in the Challenge exams, access them by clicking on the button below and then searching for the exam you need.
Accelerated Math Program — AMP
- Take Basic Algebra & Elementary Algebra (2 units + 3 credits, 6 hours/week) together as co-requisite classes
- Same textbook and teacher
- Recommended for students who will regularly study and attend class
Is this course right for me?
- I placed into Sector Math
- I am a LAT student going into Math, Science, or Health -or- my program requires Elementary Algebra
For more information, contact: Alex Fernandez – Advisor, (608) 259-2905, abfernandez@madisoncollege.edu
Accelerated Reasoning Program — ARP
- Take Mathematical Reasoning + Reasoning Workshop (3 credits + 2 units, 6 hours/week) together as co-requisite classes
- Same textbook and teacher
- Recommended for students who will regularly study and attend class
Is this course right for me?
- I placed into Sector Math
- am a LAT student going into Arts & Humanities -or- my program requires Mathematical Reasoning
For more information, contact: Alex Fernandez – Advisor, (608) 259-2905, abfernandez@madisoncollege.edu
The Math Reasoning Path
This math pathway is about changing the way you think about math. Its goal is to improve your math ability by:
- Teaching you skills, strategies, and content
- Improving your feelings about your math abilities
- Building community in the classroom
* Quantitative Reasoning counts as the math requirement for an Associate of Arts degree at Madison College and transfers as the required math course for many Bachelor of Arts degree majors in the Arts & Humanities. As always, check with your transfer school to be sure of their requirementsListen to what a few students have to say:For more information contact Math Instructor, George Alexander at GAlexander@madisoncollege.edu or by calling (608) 246-6187. Or contact Academic Advisor Luis Rey Navarro at LRey@madisoncollege.edu or by calling at (608) 258-2409.How do my classes transfer?
Technical and associate degree program students should check with their program advisor to confirm that they are enrolling in math courses that will meet their program's requirements. Liberal Arts Transfer program students can use Transfer Wisconsin to determine how a specific Madison College math course will transfer to any school in the University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College System.
Where to go for help
- Our Student Achievement Centers offer support for our students. You will have access to peer and instructor tutors at varying days and hours of the week!
- To get help enrolling or with other advising needs, see How to Register for Classes for help.
- Our academic advisors are also available to assist you and answer any questions you have. Check out Advising Services for how to contact or schedule an appointment with an advisor
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Mathematics Courses
Check out the full Course Catalog or follow the individual links below.
- Basic Statistics (4crd)
- Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 (5crd)
- Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 (5crd)
- Calculus 3 (5crd)
- Calculus Methods for Business and Social Sciences I (5crd)
- College Algebra (3crd)
- Computer Science 1 (3crd)
- Computer Science 2 (3crd)
- Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra (3crd)
- Finite Math (3crd)
- Intermediate Algebra (4crd)
- Intermediate Algebra I (3crd)
- Intermediate Algebra II (3crd)
- Intro to Discrete Mathematics (3crd)
- Introduction to Engineering Statistics (3crd)
- Introduction to Programming in Python (3crd)
- Math for Elementary Teachers (3crd)
- Math for Elementary Teachers 2 (3crd)
- Mathematical Analysis (5crd)
- Principles of Geometry (3crd)
- Quantitative Reasoning (3crd)
- Techniques in Ordinary Differential Equations (3crd)
- Trigonometry (3crd)
Program Support
- College Mathematics (3crd)
- College Technical Mathematics 1A (3crd)
- College Technical Mathematics 1B (2crd)
- College Technical Mathematics 1 (5crd)
- College Technical Mathematics 2 (4crd)
- Elementary Algebra with Applications (3crd)
- Machine Tool Math 1 (2crd)
- Machine tool Math 2 (1crd)
- Mathematical Reasoning (3crd)
- Math with Business Applications (3crd)
- Vocational Mathematics 1 (1crd)
Qualified students who enroll in the Madison College Honors Program have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member to research and develop an Honors Project in a particular discipline. By completing an Honors Project, you will receive general elective credits that may count toward your degree or certificate.
Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
George Alexander
Office: E3858, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6187
Email: GAlexander@madisoncollege.eduSarah Bannen
Office: D3619, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6071
Email: SCBannen@madisoncollege.eduNataliya Batina
Office: D3619, Truax
Phone: (608) 616-3527
Email: NBatina@madisoncollege.eduSteven Burns
Office: B3223, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6260
Email: SWBurns@madisoncollege.eduDonald Clewett
Office: B3235, Truax
Phone: (608) 243-4657
Email: DClewett@madisoncollege.eduKarena Curtis
Office: 223, Goodman South
Phone: (608) 246-6616
Email: KMCurtis@madisoncollege.eduPatricia Dodd
Office: C3450E, Truax
Phone: (608) 616-3361
Email: PLDodd@madisoncollege.eduFlynn Dustrud
Office: C3450, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6690
Email: FDustrud@madisoncollege.eduIan Falu
Office: C3450, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6545
Email: IFalu@madisoncollege.eduRamon Figueroa
Office: B2254, Truax
Phone: (608) 243-4775
Email: RFigueroa@madisoncollege.eduAmanda Flint
Office: 104, Fort Atkinson
Phone: (608) 246-6681
Email: AMBurton@madisoncollege.eduJohn Grade
Office: D2649, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6712
Email: JDGrade@madisoncollege.eduJeff Havens
Office: B2254, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6575
Email: JHavens@madisoncollege.eduPamela Larson
Office: B2200, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6286
Email: PRLarson1@madisoncollege.eduJong Lee
Office: E3872, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6177
Email: Jlee21@madisoncollege.eduValerie Maciejewski (Department Co-chair)
Office: D3619, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6610
Email: vmaciejewski@madisoncollege.eduSheri Parker
Office: E3872, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6562
Email: SEParker@madisoncollege.eduPaul Peeders (Department Co-chair)
Office: B2250, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6477
Email: PPeeders@madisoncollege.eduNatalie Pinkovitz
Office: D2602F, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6569
Email: NPinkovitz@madisoncollege.edu
Tony Przybylski
Office: B3235, Truax
Phone: (608) 259-2903
Email: TPrzybylski@madisoncollege.eduBethany Sansing-Helton (Department Co-chair)
Office: D3619, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6070
Email: BPSansinghelton@madisoncollege.eduDavid Sarocka
Office: C3450, Truax
Phone: (608) 246-6564
Email: DSarocka@madisoncollege.eduPart-Time Faculty
Harry Cadambi
Email: HCadambi@madisoncollege.eduThomas Crum
Email: TRCrum@madisoncollege.eduGerald Darda
Email: GDarda@madisoncollege.eduGregory Davis
Email: GDDavis@madisoncollege.eduPhilip DeCabooter
Email: PHDecabooter@madisoncollege.eduRandy Ebright
Email: REbright@madisoncollege.eduLeigh Froelich
Email: LFroelich@madisoncollege.eduAli Fustok
Email: AFustok@madisoncollege.eduWendy Harris
Email: WKHarris@madisoncollege.eduTimothy Heilman
Email: THeilman@madisoncollege.eduMark Henschel
Email: MHenschel@madisoncollege.eduScott Hopfensperger
Email: SHopfensperger@madisoncollege.eduKaren Jankowski
Email: KJankowski1@madisoncollege.eduTory Joyce
Email: TJoyce@madisoncollege.eduOumar Kaba
Email: OKaba@madisoncollege.eduRobert Kocan
Email: RKocan@madisoncollege.eduSharon Kontny
Email: Kontny@madisoncollege.eduBrianna Lytle
Email: BLytle1@madisoncollege.eduWayne Maki
Email: WMaki@madisoncollege.eduElsayed Mogahed
Email: EMogahed@madisoncollege.eduAugustin Ndahayo
Email: ABNdahayo@madisoncollege.eduAbigail Ochberg
Email: AOchberg1@madisoncollege.eduSalwa Rashad
Email: SRashad@madisoncollege.eduRebecca Rossing
Email: RRossing@madisoncollege.eduBret Sherfinski
Email: BSherfinski@madisoncollege.eduMaurice Smith
Email: MJSmith4@madisoncollege.eduPeter Theron
Email: DTheron@madisoncollege.eduStephanie Thompson
Email: SThompson7@madisoncollege.eduPeter VanderWegen
Email: PVanderwegen@madisoncollege.edu