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Han Lim, Math Instructor Highline Community College
Phone	E-mail	Office
206.878.3710 ext. 3027	hlim@highline.edu	15-111

Mathematics is the
Science of Patterns.

visits since
9/20/1999

Last update: January 29, 2008

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Highline Community College
2400 240th Street*P.O. Box 98000*
Des Moines, WA 98198*206.878.3710

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Mathematics: The Science of Patterns

Arithmetic and number theory study the patterns of numbers and counting.
Geometry studies the patterns of shape.
Calculus allows us to handle patterns of motion.
Logic studies patterns of reasoning.
Probability theory deals with patterns of chance.

--Keith Devlin

Math Department
Location: Building 18 Phone: 206.878.3710 ext. 3501	Mailing Address: Math Department Highline Community College 2400 S. 240th St. P.O. Box 98000, MS 18-1 Des Moines, WA 98198-9800	Department Secretary: Patty Von Behren 206.878.3710 ext. 3501 Sabine Walter 206.878.3710 ext. 3470

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Testing: Gloria Rose, ext. 3579	Transcript Evaluation: Shui Wong, ext. 3323	Transfer Programs: Siew Lai Lilley, ext. 3295
Tutoring: Eena Hibbs, ext. 3444	Women's Programs: Kelli Johnston, ext 3005 (Single Parent Programs, WorkFirst), ext. 3340	Writing Center: Wendy Swyt, ext 3515
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Tutoring Center
Questions: Where can students get help with math?		Answers: At the Tutoring Center, 26-319, ext. 3444
What does tutoring cost the student?		The cost-free service is available to all students who are currently enrolled.
What are the hours of the Tutoring Center?		See current schedule.
Can students drop-in for tutoring, or do they need to make appointments?		Drop-in math tutoring is available during all hours that the center is open.
What if a student needs individual help?		One-on-one tutoring may be arranged.

Rental Calculator
Questions: How much does a rental graphing calculator cost?		Answers: $20 per quarter
What is the procedure for renting a calculator?		Pay rental at the cashier's office (Building 6). Submit receipt to the instructor (building 18, room 110) and pick up the calculator from him.
When must the calculator be returned?		The calculator must be returned to the instructor upon withdrawal from class, or on the day of the final exam.
The screen of the calculator is very light. What can be done?		Try darkening the screen by pressing and releasing [2nd], and then pressing and holding the up arrow. If that doesn't work because the batteries are low, have those batteries replaced by Diana Lee (building 18, room 209) free of charge.

Child Care
Questions: What age children are eligible?		Answers: 16 months to 5 years (not in kindergarten)
What are the hours of the Child Care Development Center?		8 am to 10 pm (Mon through Thu) 8 am to 4 pm (Fri) Extended hours beyond classroom time is available to meet parents' needs.
Where is the child care center?		In Building 18A. Call Sheri Turley (ext. 3224) for more information or to register.

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Entry Level Math Classes
Questions: What are the entry level math courses?		Answers: Read advising document. (pdf file; Acrobat Reader required)
What are the math classes for this quarter?		See current quarterly schedule.