Mathematics

  • STEM

Whether you want to become a math teacher, engineer, or you need to meet math general education requirements for your program, JJC's Mathematics Department can help.

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Joliet Junior College Math Faculty

  • Full-time faculty information

    Heidi Lyne
    Professor, Department Chair
    Email: hspeer@jjc.edu
    B.S. Saint Xavier University
    M.S. DePaul University
    Ed.D. Argosy University

    John Bialas
    Professor
    Email: jbialas@jjc.edu
    B.S. Illinois State University
    M.S. Chicago State University
     

    Nicholas Blatti
    Assistant Professor
    Email: nblatti@jjc.edu
    B.S. University of St. Francis
    M.S. University of Illinois Chicago

    Joanne Brunner
    Professor
    Email: jbrunner@jjc.edu
    B.S. Loyola University
    M.S. University of Central Florida
    M.Ed. DePaul University

    Elena Catoiu
    Professor
    Email: ecatoiu@jjc.edu
    M.S. University of Bucharest-Romania
    M.S. University of Wisconsin at Madison

    Yen-Phi Dang
    Professor
    Email: fdang@jjc.edu
    B.S., B.A., M.S. University of Minnesota

    Laura Egner
    Professor
    Email: legner@jjc.edu
    B.S. Loyola University
    M.A. DePaul University

    Jason Eltrevoog
    Professor
    Email: jeltrevo@jjc.edu
    B.S. North Central College
    M.A., M.A.T. University of Louisville

    Rebecca Goad
    Professor
    Email: rgoad@jjc.edu
    A.A. College of DuPage
    B.S., M.S. Northern Illinois University

    Donna Katula
    Professor
    Email: dkatula@jjc.edu
    B.S. University of Illinois
    M.A. Governors State University
    M.A. DePaul University

    Kyriakos Kypriotakis
    Professor
    Email: kyriakos.kypriotakis@jjc.edu
    B.S. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
    M.S. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
    Ph.D. University of California Irvine

    David McGuire
    Professor
    Email: damcguir@jjc.edu
    B.S. Illinois Institute of Technology
    M.B.A. University of Chicago
    M.A. DePaul University

    Angela McNulty
    Professor
    Email: amcnulty@jjc.edu
    B.S. University of Illinois
    M.A. DePaul University

    James Morgan
    Assistant Professor
    Email: jamorgan@jjc.edu
    A.A. Joliet Junior College
    B.A., M.S. Governors State University

    David Ruffatto
    Professor
    Email: druffatt@jjc.edu
    A.A. Joliet Junior College
    B.A. Eastern Illinois University
    M.S. Southern Illinois University

    Daniel Sourile
    Assistant Professor
    Email: dsourile@jjc.edu
    B.S. Elmhurst College
    M.S. Kansas State University

    Patrick Stevens
    Professor
    Email: pstevens@jjc.edu
    A.A.S. Morrison Institute of Technology
    A.S. Kishwaukee College
    B.A., M.A. University of Illinois

    Connor Williams
    Assistant Professor
    Email: conwilli@jjc.edu
    A.A. Moraine Valley Community College
    B.S. Lewis University
    M.A. Chadron State College

    Stephen Zuro
    Professor
    Email: szuro@jjc.edu
    B.A., M.A. DePaul University

  • Part-time faculty information

    Karin Bartemio
    Email: kbartemi@jjc.edu

    Marilyn Berrill
    Email: mberrill@jjc.edu

    Michael Butterbach
    Email: mbutterb@jjc.edu

    Kelly Carter
    Email: kcarter@jjc.edu

    Jennifer Danielson
    Email: jdaniels@jjc.edu

    Marianne Deffenbaugh
    Email: mdeffenb@jjc.edu

    Joy Ducksworth
    Email: jduckswo@jjc.edu

    Sam Gerges
    Email: sgerges@jjc.edu

    Dan Hollowell
    Email: dhollowe@jjc.edu

    Carol Jackson
    Email: cajackso@jjc.edu

    Anita Kursell
    Email: akursell@jjc.edu

    Marybeth Kwiatkowski-Soukup
    Email: mkwiatko@jjc.edu

    Larry Lahm
    Email: lalahm@jjc.edu

    Audrey Logan
    Email: alogan@jjc.edu

    Dennis Monbrod
    Email: dmonbrod@jjc.edu

    Anne Morlet
    Email: amorlet@jjc.edu

    Gina Mrozek
    Email: gmrozek@jjc.edu

    Gretchen Nurczyk
    Email: gnurczyk@jjc.edu

    Phyllis Pemble
    Email: ppemble@jjc.edu

    Fremont Schneider
    Email: fschneid@jjc.edu

    Matthew Sweis
    Email: msweis@jjc.edu

    Paul Trotto
    Email: ptrotto@jjc.edu

    Agnieszka Witek
    Email: awitek@jjc.edu

    Betty Zarske
    Email: bzarske@jjc.edu
     

Information About Math Courses

Accelerate your Placement

JJC offers a way to accelerate your placement results through ALEKS. This placement test is available in Testing Services for $0. You can take the test multiple times and use the ALEKS Prep modules to practice in between attempts!

The Math Department offers acceleration in the non-STEM pathway through co-requisite coursework. These classes are available for students who need Math127 or Math128 for graduation or transfer. Please inquire with us!

Mastery Learning courses are a great way to complete multiple Math courses in one semester. This Emporium-model format is offered for Math090, Math094, and Math 098. Speak with us for more information at math@jjc.edu. We also have 8week options at Main and Romeoville campuses for students that need to get into college-level courses faster. See our flier for Spring 2025 term now, to explore these options!

Math Tutoring

The Tutoring and Learning Center offers FREE math tutoring. Degreed, professional tutors, along with upper-level math peer tutors, are available for assistance with all math coursework. At the Main Campus drop-in math center (C-2010), you can come by during open hours for help with homework, assistance with any required technology tools (StatCrunch, My Math Lab, Top Hat, etc), or help preparing for tests. No appointment is necessary for drop-in math.  Individual tutoring appointments are also available at Main Campus, Romeoville, City Center, and virtually.  Contact the Tutoring and Learning Center for specific appointment availability.  

Transition Math for High School Students

High school students who take transition math courses can immediately place into entry-level math classes at JJC, all Illinois community colleges and accepting Illinois universities - without taking placement exams.  Visit the Transition Programs page for more information.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

This pathway focuses on science, technology, engineering and math and is perfect for those who are analytical and mathematically-minded.

Explore This Pathway

  • Credit by Performance

    Math Credit Authorization Form (PDF)

    Math courses at Joliet Junior College such as Math 131 (College Algebra), Math 138 (Pre-Calculus I, Algebra), Math 139 (Pre-Calculus II, Trigonometry), Math 142 (Accelerated Pre-Calculus) and Math 170/171/172 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry series) are considered college level mathematics courses. Many of these courses are taught in the high schools of Illinois Junior College District 525.

    Students who satisfactorily complete any math course numbered 137 or higher (excluding Math 138 and Math 142) as their first math course after their high school math courses, at JJC with a “C” or better, and have earned 15 semester hours of college credit at JJC may petition to receive JJC credit for college level mathematics courses taken in high school. The course(s) will be listed on the transcript. However, the transcript will not include a letter grade for the course(s) for which credit is granted. Enrollment in the JJC math course must have been within two years of completion of high school.

    1. If a student completes Math 137 (Discrete Mathematics), the student may apply to the Mathematics Chairperson to receive four hours of credit for mathematics courses taken in high school. This will be listed on the transcript as Math 131 (College Algebra — 4 semester hours).

    2. If a student completes Math 150 (Mathematical Analysis for Business), the student may apply to the Mathematics Chairperson to receive four hours of credit for mathematics courses taken in high school. This will be listed on the transcript as Math 131 (College Algebra — 4 semester hours).

    3. If a student completes Math 153 (Finite Mathematics), the student may apply to the Mathematics Chairperson to receive four hours of credit for mathematics courses taken in high school. This will be listed on the transcript as Math 131 (College Algebra — 4 semester hours).

    4. If a student completes Math 139 (Pre-Calculus II, Trigonometry), the student may apply to the Mathematics Chairperson to receive four hours of credit for mathematics courses taken in high school. This will be listed on the transcript as Math 138 (Pre-Calculus I, Algebra — 4 semester hours).

    5. If a student completes Math 170 (Calculus I), the student may apply to the Mathematics Chairperson to receive eight hours of credit for mathematics courses taken in high school. These will be listed on the transcript as Math 138 (Pre-Calculus I, Algebra — 4 semester hours), Math 139 (Pre-Calculus II, Trigonometry — 4 semester hours).

    6. If a student completes Math 171 (Calculus II), the student may apply to the Mathematics Chairperson to receive thirteen hours of credit for mathematics courses taken in high school. These will be listed on the transcript as Math 170 (Calculus I — 5 semester hours), Math 138 (Pre-Calculus I, Algebra — 4 semester hours) and Math 139 (Pre-Calculus II, Trigonometry — 4 semester hours).

    7. If a student completes Math 172 (Calculus III), the student may apply to the Mathematics Chairperson to receive seventeen hours of credit for mathematics courses taken in high school. These would be the thirteen hours listed in Item 6 above plus Math 171 (Calculus II — 4 semester hours).

  • Credit by Testing

    Math Credit Authorization (PDF)

    If a JJC student does not enroll in one of the mathematics courses mentioned above, the student can still receive credit for Math 131 (College Algebra — 4 semester hours); Math 137 (Discrete Mathematics – 3 semester hours); Math 138 (Pre-Calculus I, Algebra — 4 semester hours); Math 139 (Pre-Calculus II, Trigonometry — 4 semester hours); Math 150 (Mathematical Analysis for Business — 4 semester hours); Math 153 (Finite Mathematics — 4 semester hours); Math 170 (Calculus I — 5 semester hours); Math 171 (Calculus II — 4 semester hours); Math 172 (Calculus III— 4 semester hours) by satisfactorily completing one or more of the following:

    a) The appropriate score on a CLEP subject matter exam or College Board AP exam as determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs

    b) A JJC mathematics proficiency examination with an appropriate score for qualifying students

  • Credit by Proficiency

    Policy Governing Proficiency Exams

    • Proficiency examinations may be offered in all mathematics courses numbered 100 and above.
    • A proficiency examination may be taken only by students currently enrolled at JJC.
    • The examinee must show that he/she has the background to successfully complete the examination.
    • Passing the proficiency examination, with a grade of 70% or higher, will entitle the student to the credit hours in the amount regularly allowed for the course.
    • The cost for a proficiency examination will be twelve dollars per semester credit hour. The fee shall be paid in advance. A test will be prepared, proctored and graded.

     

    Procedure for the Student

    1. Secure an application for Proficiency Exam from the Department Chair.
    2. Supply the information requested on the application and submit to the Department Chair for approval.
    3. After securing the Department Chair's approval, obtain approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
    4. Take completed application to Student Accounts and Payments and pay $12.00 per semester hour of the course.
    5. Present the paid receipted application to the Department Chair who will arrange for the examination.
    6. The Department Chair will authorize credit if the examination has been successfully completed with a grade of 70% or better.

     

    Restrictions

    Proficiency examinations may not be used for:

    • A course in which a student has previously been enrolled and dropped or failed.
    • A course in which a student is currently enrolled except by recommendation of the instructor during the first two (2) weeks of class.
    • A course that is a prerequisite to a course which a student has successfully completed or for which a student has received credit.