Mathematics
Welcome to the Math Department!
We are ready to provide you with the support and skills you need to be successful.
Visit the Math Success Center for drop-in math assistance. Students in any math class are welcome, and no appointment is needed!
If you are a current MATH 087, 095, or 097 student and pass a course during this term, you have the option to retake the placement test to see if you can jump to a higher math course.
To apply to retake the placement test, fill out the Retake Request Form.
For more information about scheduling your placement test retake, contact the Testing Center.
Prepare for your retake by visiting the Math Success Center.
Your math assessment results will help us place you into the best starting point for your Heartland journey. The math curriculum flowchart (PDF) shows the different paths you can take to study mathematics.
Course Descriptions
Am I a good candidate to take math classes online?
When making your decision, keep in mind:
- the amount of work is the same whether you take the class online or in-person. (That is, it will take 10 – 15 hours a week to successfully complete your course.)
- you need to have a reliable computer and internet access to work from home.
Use this short survey to decide if online learning is right for you.
Using creative course design and interventions, we seek to empower HCC students to attain the level of math proficiency they need to achieve their educational goals by:
- Preparing students to pursue coursework or degrees in mathematics, statistics, math education, and related disciplines upon transfer to a four-year institution.
- Engaging students in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Creating a supportive, equitable environment for learning that fosters appreciation of mathematics.
- Applying technology in pedagogically sound ways to enhance students' learning experiences.
- Providing diverse learning experiences and offering multiple avenues of learning. While taking a mathematics course, a student may be asked to do group work, complete writing assignments, participate in discovery and investigatory exercises, complete take-home activities, or give presentations.
We serve students by offering:
1. Traditional university/college-level courses in mathematics. These courses are equivalent to freshman and sophomore-level university courses and are designed to improve employment status or career options or to prepare students for further study in mathematics or fields requiring mathematics.
2. Developmental and co-requisite mathematics courses for students who require additional support before taking the courses required to meet their personal goals.