EXCEL! Zone
Welcome to the Math and Science Zone!
The Math and Science Zone provides free support through in-person and online sessions for Math, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology courses. We are located in the Confluence building, rooms 408 and 410.
Math and Science Zone Coordinator: Anna Granquist
- Email: anna.granquist@ccd.edu
- Office: CNF 405G
- Phone: 303-352-6003
See below for our open hours and frequently asked questions.
| Fall 2025 Schedule | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| In Person 10:00am-6:00pm | In Person 10:00am-6:00pm | In Person 10:00am-6:00pm | In Person 10:00am-6:00pm | In Person 10:00am-3:00pm |
| Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-2:00pm |
Online tutoring is available by appointment. You can schedule a 30-minute video call with one of our EXCEL Zone tutors. We use a platform called Accudemia to schedule and organize online appointments.
Here's the process for scheduling an online tutoring appointment:
- Create an Accudemia account
- Use this link to create a password: Accudemia Password Reset/Request.
- Enter your CCD S-Number and student email address.
- Log into your Accudemia account
- Go to this link to log in: Accudemia Login.
- Schedule your appointment
- Click "+Schedule Appointment" on the Home page.
- Select the correct service and course. You should see a list of available appointment slots.
- Once you schedule your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email. You will also see the appointment under "Upcoming Appointments" in the Accudemia Home page.
- Download WebEx onto your device
- Download WebEx at this link: WebEx Download.
- Your appointment will be a video call on WebEx.
- Attend the tutoring session
- The WebEx meeting link will be on the Home page under "Upcoming Appointments." It will also be in the confirmation email. Use it to join the meeting at the appointed time.
You may schedule up to five online sessions per week, with up to two sessions in one day. You may not schedule two sessions in back-to-back time slots.
If you have any questions or run into any issues, please email ccd.excel@ccd.edu or reach out to any of our EXCEL Zone coordinators. We are happy to help.
| Fall 2025 Schedule | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-5:00pm | Online 10:30am-2:00pm |
The Math and Science Zone offers workshops for some courses before the final exam. In these workshops, tutors will answer student questions and go over key problems from the final exam review provided by the course instructor. We are offering the following workshops for the Fall 2025 semester:
| Course | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
MAT-1340 (College Algebra) | Monday, December 1 Tuesday, December 2 | 4:00-6:00 4:00-6:00 | CNF 406 CNF 406 |
MAT-1440 (Precalculus) | Wednesday, November 19
| 2:30-4:30
| CNF 412
|
MAT-2410 (Calculus I) | Monday, December 1 Tuesday, December 2 | 11:00-1:00 11:00-1:00 | CNF 406 online: WebEx Link (MAT-2410) |
MAT-2420 (Calculus II) | Wednesday, December 3
| 11:30-1:30
| CNF 412
|
CHE-1111/1011 (Chemistry I) | Monday, December 1 Thursday, December 4 | 1:00-3:00 11:00-1:00 | CNF 406 CNF 412 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access in-person tutoring?
We have drop-in tutoring. This means that you can just come to the Math and Science Zone and get help on a first-come, first-served basis. Here's the process:
- Come to the fourth floor of the Confluence building and sign in at the front desk.
- Go to room 410.
- Fill out a white card with your information on it. Sit down wherever you would like.
- You may work on your own or with a group. You may ask for a tutor right away or wait until you have a question.
- When you are ready, the next available tutor will come over to help you.
You can schedule a 30-minute online appointment with one of our tutors by following the instructions under the "Online Sessions" tab above. Hours and availability for online sessions may vary.
During all of our open hours, we have support for:
- All Mathematics
- Introductory Statistics
- All Physics
- Chemistry I
We also have tutoring for the following subjects during specific times:
- Biology I and II:
- Monday and Wednesday 10:00-6:00
- Tuesday and Thursday 12:00-3:00 and 4:00-6:00
- Friday 11:00-3:00
- Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology:
- Monday through Thursday 4:00-6:00
- Friday 11:00-3:00
- Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I and II:
- Monday and Wednesday 1:00-6:00
- Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-6:00
- Friday 10:00-3:00
Tutoring is available to all current CCD students.
Community members and students from other CCCS schools cannot access our services at this time.
No - As long as you are a current CCD student, you can come to the Math and Science Zone. We can assist with anything related to the subjects listed in the "What subjects are available?" FAQ.
Yes! We can provide access to materials related to most CCD math courses. These include:
- practice assignments
- instructional videos
- links to relevant textbook chapters
We can give you online access to these materials, and you can complete them on your own time. You can come to the Math and Science tutoring lab during any of our open hours to receive help with these materials from our tutors.
For more information, and to receive access to these study materials, please contact the Math and Science Coordinator and ask about study/review materials. Please specify which class you are studying for and which course materials you would like to access.
Example:
Suppose you are taking MAT 1340 (college algebra) next semester, but you haven't taken math in a while. You would like to prepare for the class ahead of time. We can give you access to study materials from MAT 0300 (pre-algebra) so that you can catch up on prerequisite material. We can also give you access to materials from MAT 1340 (college algebra) so that you can get a preview of what to expect in your class.
In this case, you would email the Math and Science Coordinator and say "I am taking MAT 1340 next semester, and I would like access to study materials for MAT 0300 and MAT 1340, " or "I am taking MAT 1340 next semester. What study materials do you have that you can recommend to me?"
Important: These reviews are self-paced and not for credit. You will not receive course credit for completing the review. This service is provided free of charge.
Available materials:
- MAT 0250 (Quantitative Literacy; taken before MAT 1240 or MAT 1260)
- MAT 0300 (Algebraic Literacy; taken before MAT 1340)
- MAT 1120 (Math for Clinical Calculations)
- MAT 1150 (Technical Mathematics)
- MAT 1240 (Math for Liberal Arts)
- MAT 1260 (Introduction to Statistics)
- MAT 1420 (College Trigonometry)
- MAT 1440 (Precalculus)
- MAT 2410 (Calculus I)
- MAT 2420 (Calculus II)
- MAT 2562 (Differential Equations with Linear Algebra)
I am a student in the high school diploma program. Can you help me study/prepare for the math class?
If you are a student who has enrolled in CCD’s high school diploma program (HSDP) math course for a future session and you would like to review some relevant math concepts before beginning the course, we have materials for you to use.
Our HSDP review is entirely voluntary, online, and self-paced. Your completion of it does not affect your grade or status in the actual CCD HSDP math course in any way, and you will only be able to access the review materials until the program starts. It is designed to be a study resource for students who want it.
If you are interested in the HSDP review, please contact the Math and Science Coordinator directly via email (see above).