The mission of the RRCC math department is to provide an affordable and rigorous mathematical foundation to all students in STEM transfer programs as well as any associates degrees at RRCC. We do this by teaching students to think critically and quantitatively in everyday life, by training students to communicate and apply mathematical concepts effectively, and by maintaining high expectations in each course’s content.
The Mathematics Department has online, remote, and face to face options.
The degree in Mathematics provides some of the following career paths:
- Actuarial, Business, and Finance
- Actuary, Applied Mathematician
- Business Analyst
- Software Developer, Computer Programmer
- Database Administrator
- Statistician, Biomathematics, Quality Control Analyst
- College or University Professor or Instructor
- K-12 Teacher
- Data Mining, Materials Science, Computer Animation
- Computational Biology and Genomics
- Digital Imaging
- Neuroscience
Faculty Made Videos!
MAT 0250 Quantitative Literacy – Numerical Literacy Videos
MAT 0300 Algebraic Literacy - Algebraic Literacy / Intermediate Algebra Videos
MAT 1260 Intro to Statistics – Statistics Videos
MAT 1340 College Algebra - College Algebra Videos
MAT 2410 Calculus 1 - Calculus 1 Videos
MAT 2420 Calculus 2 - Calculus 2 Videos
MAT 2561 Differential Equations With Engineering Applications – Differential Equations Videos
Khan Academy - A large free database of instructional videos for math and science.
Wolfram Alpha - A website that allows you to easily graph functions, solve equations, and answer many math questions.
Conquering Math Anxiety- This handout has a lot of information on managing math and testing anxiety.
OpenStax Textbooks - Access full .pdf math textbooks for free.
Desmos Calculator - Easy to use web-based graphing calculator
Calc Chat - Textbook specific website with practice problems, solutions, and help.
Paul’s Calculus Notes - A calculus instructors set of notes on Calculus I-III (not RRCC affiliated).
Math Demos - Some nice visuals of the disk, washer, and shell methods.
Purpose Games - Great for practicing derivatives.
Matlab Tutorial Videos - Learn how to use Matlab.
CalcPlot3D - A great website for Calculus III.
CalcPlot3D - Calculus III Spanish version.
Math Careers - A website with information and statistics about math related careers.
Careers and Programs in Data Science - Learn more about careers and programs specifically in data science and other data related fields.
STEM and Data Science Careers - An additional listing of careers, resources, and college programs in Data Science and STEM.
Guide to Massive Open Online Classes - Resources to help students find MOOCs in different subjects.
Careers in Quantitative Subjects - Mathematical skills in various careers.
Careers in STEM - Resources for STEM students and information about different careers.
Math Department Content Drive - (for instructor use) Login using your e-mail/computer credentials. Please contact adam.forland@rrcc.edu (link sends e-mail) if you have any trouble accessing materials.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.