Jaime Hernandez

Jaime Hernandez

Mathematics is a conglomerate of concepts and skills. Mastering it is like mastering a sport or a performing art. It requires energy, time, work, discipline, dedication and perseverance. The more you practice and work at it, the better, faster, and stronger you get at it. If you do not succeed, do not surrender or get frustrated. Just use that as an incentive to work even harder and more at it. Your effort, persistence and sacrifice will pay off. Your skills will improve and strengthen, and you'll become more proficient and better at it... you will ultimately conquer it!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

  • Campus location: West Loop Center and Central Campus
  • Office:
    • Central Campus, San Jacinto Building, Room 365
    • Phone: 713-718-7772

SHORT BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Jaime L. Hernández was born in Puerto Rico.  He holds a B.S. degree in

Mathematics from the University of Puerto Rico and a Ph.D. in Bio-Mathematics from

North Carolina State University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship from Louisiana

State University in New Orleans. He taught at Dillard University for 10 years before moving

to Houston. He joined the full-time math faculty of HCCS SW campus in the fall of 2000.

Other interests of his include politics, music, opera, musical theater, and other performing

arts, as well fiction thrillers and suspense stories in both print and film.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR HCC STUDENTS

CAMPUS MAPS, LOCATIONS AND PHONE NUMBERS

ABOUT TEXTBOOKS:
Many publishers are now making textbooks available online in what is called an electronic

book (ebook). By purchasing from the publisher an access code at a reduced price,

students may access the book at any time through a computer with internet access. Check

with the instructor if the textbook for your class is available online and if the use of such

E-book is acceptable in your course BEFORE purchasing the book. Listed below are a few

links where actual textbooks may be purchased at discount prices:

ABOUT MYMATHLAB (MML):
Students should register for MML by using this link:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON MML

Make sure to use the correct course ID by class, days, times and/or location.

WARNING: Be cautious when entering the course ID for your class. MAKE SURE

you enter the correct ID for your class. This will be provided on the first day of classes. If you enter the

wrong ID, you will be registered in the wrong section or course and you will have to contact

Technical Support to fix that mistake. The instructor will NOT be able to fix it or change your

course once you have registered.

Contact numbers for MML:

  • Technical Support Line: 1-800-677-6337 or click here

ABOUT WEBASSIGN (WA) FOR CALCULUS:

Calculus students will complete and submit all homework assignments through WA, and online learning and assessment interactive website. Just go to www.webassign.net, create an account and login. You need a "Class Key" provided by your instructor to register into your WA corresponding course, so make sure you have it with you when you register. Make sure you use the correct Class Key for your class. This will be provided on the first day of classes. If you enter an incorrect Class Key and end up registering in the wrong course or section, you will have to contact WA Technical Support directly to fix that. The instructor will NOT be able to fix that or help you with any technical difficulties.

The following are links to two short but very useful videos introducing you to WebAssign. Please click on and watch them! Their content will help you a great deal in getting started and using WebAssign. Below, there is also a link to the WebAssign Technical Support contact information page.

ABOUT MATH TUTORING:

  • HCC provides FREE live, face-to-face tutoring at various centers in different campuses system-wide. Please click on the link Find a tutor to find out the days, times and location of math tutoring at the campus most convenient to you.
  • Houston Community College also offers FREE online tutoring to HCCS students in a variety of disciplines, including mathematics, English, writing and other subjects. To register and take advantage of these Online Tutoring Services, go to https://hccs.upswing.io/. Your questions will be answered by a qualified HCC tutor or faculty member within 24 hours (usually under 6 hours).

Make sure that you seek for assistance when you need it. Nobody else can do that for you. Do not let such need go unattended.

ABOUT FINAL EXAMS:

FINAL EXAM REVIEWS:

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

OTHER HCCS LINKS:

VARIOUS MATH WEBSITES (FOR FUN OR EXTRA HELP WITH MATH)