Mathematics
The Mathematics Department offers a variety of courses that will satisfy the first two years of study at many four-year institutions.
Areas of Focus
If you have not selected a transfer school, this sample transfer plan guides students who want to transfer into a math major to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Transfer Guides and Agreements
If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.
Our 2+2 agreement with Western Illinois University provides a transfer degree path for students interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics: Data Science & Statistics (Macomb) (PDF).
Mathematics Department Highlights
Math-Related Careers
Students taking courses in the Mathematics Department go on to careers in many fields, including data statistics and analytics, engineering, nursing, actuarial science, or have decided to teach math at a multitude of grade levels. The department even has one faculty member who is a proud BHC graduate.
Personalized Learning
The Mathematics Department provides many of the courses needed for a mathematics major or minor at a four-year college in a supportive, collaborative environment. All of the classes are small with fewer than 30 students. This creates a more personalized learning experience and a tight-knit classroom with dedicated faculty, greatly enhancing student success rates.
Calculator Rental Program
Students at both BHC campuses are able to rent graphing calculators through either bookstore or the Academic Service Center at the Quad-Cities Campus. Supplies are limited, so secure yours today.
Free Tutoring
Free tutoring is available online through your Canvas account as well as face-to-face, personalized tutoring with math faculty at both campuses.
Learning Assistant
As a Learning Assistant you’ll have a great opportunity to experience college-level instruction from the front of the classroom!
Student Clubs & Activities
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- East Campus Founders Scholars Banquet
- Lincoln Trail Scholastic Bowl Conference Tournament Host
- STEMFest/Science & Math Fest Host
Associate Degree Information
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you can earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.
Department Faculty
| Connie McLean, M.A. Department Chair & Professor 309-796-5369 QC Building 3, Room 369 |
Chris Appuhn, M.S. Associate Professor 309-796-5376 QC Building 3, Room 364 |
Andrew Mansheim, M.S. Assistant Professor, Assistant Department Chair 309-854-1810 EC Building A-245 |
| Robyn McVey, M.S. Assistant Professor 309-796-5373 QC Building 3, Room 363 |
David Miller, M.S., M.I.S. Associate Professor 309-796-5377 QC Building 3, Room 366 |
Ken Nickels, M.S. Associate Professor 309-796-5371 QC Building 3, Room 371 |
| Laura Janecek Snook, M.S. Professor 309-796-5372 QC Building 3, Room 368 |
Jake Winters, M.S. Assistant Professor 309-796-5375 QC Building 3, Room 365 |
