Student Resources
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- Basic Units of Proteins Created by SCAA
- Blood Created by SCAA
- Cnidarian Created by SCAA
- Eukaryotic Cell Structure Created by SCAA
- Punnett Squares Created by SCAA
Documentation:
Straightforward and easy to follow lessons:
- 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Software Engineer
- Learn web development as an absolute beginner
- Python Tutorial - Python for Beginners
- Python Tutorial - Python for Beginners [Full Course]
Others:
- CS major roadmap: Course roadmap of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (semester system)
- CS course catalogue: Courses that the CS department offer.
- WolframAlpha
- Jupyter.org
- AIPRM: AI Coding and Programming Tools
- Field Programs
- Google Earth
- SRC: Student research competition
- Student Resources
- The Math You Need, When You Need It: Math tutorials for students in introductory geosciences
Homework Websites:
- XYZ: Log-in for XYZ Homework
- ConnectMath: Log-in for ConnectMath
Algebra:
- Algebra of Lines: Created by SCAA
- Algebra Cheat Sheet: Properties for exponents, complex numbers, factoring, and more.
- Algebra Rules and Solving Quadratic Equations: Created by SCAA
- Domain of a Function: Created by SCAA
- Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes: Created by SCAA
- Math is Fun: For practice outside of class
- Standard Vertex Form: Created by SCAA
- Transformations of Functions: Created by SCAA
Calculus:
- Calculus Reference Sheet: Created by Edwin Lin
- Convergence Reference Sheet: Created by Edwin Lin
- Differential Equations Reference Sheet: Created by Edwin Lin
- Limits Worksheet from Calculus Workshop: Created by Dr. Andrea Arauza Rivera
- Precalculus Reference Sheet: Created by Edwin Lin
Factoring:
- What is Factoring?: Video explaining what it means to be a factor of a polynomial
- Factoring simple quadratic expression: Video showing example of factoring a binomial
- Factoring linear binomials: Video showing example of factoring a trinomial with a=1
Functions:
- What is a Function?: Video introduction of functions.
- Equations vs. Functions: Video about how equations and functions are not the same, but they can be related.
- Interval and interval notions: Video introducing intervals.
- The domain of a Function: Created by SCAA
- Recognizing functions from a graph: Video about checking whether a given set of points can represent a function.
Inequalities/equalities:
- Absolute value inequalities: Video solving inequalities that contain absolute value expressions\
- Compound inequalities: Video solving compound inequalities
- Multi-step inequality: Video solving inequalities with variables on both sides
- Two-step Inequality: Video solving example of a two-step inequality
Trigonometry & Geometry:
- Basic Trigonometry: Created by Angel Fuentes
- Basic Geometry Created by Ariel Li
- Conic Sections: Created by SCAA
- Shape of Features of Sin(x) Created by Jie Hu from SCAA
- Permutation and Combination: Created by SCAA
- Trigonometry Reference Sheet: Created by Edwin Lin
Word Problems & Applied Math:
- Compound Interest: Created by SCAA
- Optimization Problems Created by Rishita Kar from SCAA
- Word Problems: Created by SCAA
Other:
- Additional Resources: Check out the SCAA's website for more math resources!
- CSUEB Math Library Guide: Learn more about the CSUEB Library's Mathematics Subject Guide here.
- Graphing Calculator Cheat Sheet: Created by SCAA
- Terms and formulas: Created by Allie Hurley
- Desmos
- Formula Sheet
- Playlist of Tutorials
- Online Calculator
- Useful Concepts and Constants
- Visualizer/Simulations
- Capacitance and Resistance: Created by SCAA
- Simple Harmonic Motion: Created by SCAA
Homework websites:
- Aleks: Log-in for Aleks
- Connect Math: Log-in for ConnectMath
- WebAssign: Log-in for WebAssign
Probability and Hypothesis Testing:
- Basic Probability: Key definitions and rules created by SCAA
- Common Probability Distributions: Created by SCAA
- Hypothesis Testing: When To Use Which Test? by Gitanjali Shukla
- Mean, Median, Mode, Variance & Standard Deviation: Created by SCAA
- Properties of Probability: Properties, conditionals probability, and Bayes’ theorem created by SCAA
- Statistical Tests for Population Mean (Z-Test and T-Test): Steps to do Z & T-Tests created by SCAA
- T-Tests: Examples and steps to do T-Test created by SCAA
- Additional Resources: Check out the SCAA's website for more statistics resources!
Useful Formulas and Tables:
- Important Formulas for Stats: Helpful statistics formulas created by SCAA
- T-Test Table: PDF of T-test Table created by SCAA
- Using the Standard Normal Table: Standard Normal (Z-table) created by SCAA
Software for Statistics:
- Minitab
- Minitab Blogs: https://blog.minitab.com/en
- OpenIntro Statistics
- Note: it looks like you have to pay for it but you just need to drag the price all the way down to $0 and you can still get the book
- RStudio
- SPSS
Other:
- Excel Formulas: Formulas that can be used in Excel.
- Graphing Calculator Cheat Sheet: Created by SCAA
- Google Sheet Formulas: Formulas that can be used on Google sheets
- TI-84 tutorial videos: This video covers topics including simplifying expressions involving multiple operations, radicals, exponents, and logarithms.
- Group Texting Platforms: Make online study groups with discord or slack
- Khan Academy: Free video tutorials and interactive exercises to practice math, statistics, sciences, and more.
- PAC study tips: Video about three helpful study tips from a Peer Academic Coach (PAC).
- Quizlet: Flashcards on your phone or online.
- Study from Home: Test strategies and managing test anxiety tips
- Study smarter, not harder: 8 study tips to help you be successful.
- Blackboard Basics: Learn how to use the tools in your Blackboard courses here.
- Get a tour of Blackboard and how to use different key features from the video by a Peer Academic Coach (PAC).
- Calculator: Need to use a graphing calculator for your class? Here are a couple of online options: Desmos, Mathway, and Symbolab
- Checking Internet Speed: Need to know your internet speed? Use this website
- Tutorial: Video about checking your internet speed
- Discord Basics: Video tutorial on how to use Discord if your class uses this app.
- Email Etiquette Important Tips: Sounding professional when you email a faculty or staff member is extremely important! Check out these 7 quick tips on how to improve your emails.
- Free Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Creative Suite: As a student, you are eligible for free or discounted software!
- Important Dates: View all the important dates regarding your enrollment, fee payment deadlines, final exam week, grades, and Writing Skills Test dates.
- Final Exam Schedule: Figure out when final exams are scheduled here.
- Loaner Hardware: Borrow a laptop, wifi hotspot, headphones, microphone, etc. through the CSUEB Library Learning Commons.
- PDF Tips: Add pages to PDF on Mac, Add Pages For windows
- How to edit PDF: Editing PDF in Microsoft Word.
- Remind basics: Video tutorial on how to use Remind if your class uses this app.
- Self Care: Taking care of yourself is very important! Check out these tips and reminders from the Math Lab.
- Slack Basics: Video tutorial on how to use Slack if your class uses this app.
- Voicethread basics: Video tutorial on how to use Voicethread if your class uses this app.
- Zoom Basics: Learn about the basic zoom features: Chat, Raise Hand, Mute, Video on/off, etc.
- Learn about zoom etiquette and tips from a video by a Peer Academic Coach (PAC).
- More Resources, Tutoring, and Tutorials: Check out the CSUEB Online Campus for more support and resources!
- Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE): Check out AACE for academic advising appointments. The Freshmen & Sophomore Success Team (FASST) advisors and Handshake (a job and internship platform) are through AACE.
- Accessibility Services: This office provides academic accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Blackboard support: Learn how to use the tools in your Blackboard courses here. If you are
- Clubs and Organizations: With over 150 clubs and organizations, you should find a way to get involved on campus!
- BaySync: Register for campus events and club activities through BaySync.
- Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) represents the student government, funds events and programs, and advocates for students.
- Join and follow BIPOC in STEM on Instagram: @csuebbipocinstem
- Join and follow Women in STEM on Instagram: @csueb_wis
- Join and follow Data Science Club on Instagram: @csueb_datascienceclub
- Join the Recreational Math & Computer Science Club through BaySync
- College of Science (CSCI): The College of Science (CSCI) is home to 11 departments and seeks to provide both majors and non-majors with a STEM foundation that is appropriate to their career goals. Learn more about the CSCI here.
- Follow the College of Science on Instagram: @csuebscience
- CSCI Events Calendar
- CSCI Departments: Learn more about each department in the College of Science and find your professor's office hours here.
- CSCI Student Service Center: The CSCI Student Service Center provides major advising for students in the Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Health Sciences, and Statistics majors.
- Diversity and Inclusion Student Center (DISC): The DISC seeks to better the campus and community by advocating for equity and social justice.
- General Education (GE): The GE Program provides students with opportunities to explore new disciplines and ideas and may change their world perspectives. Learn more about GE Areas and requirements here.
- Important campus dates: Find all of the important dates for the semester here.
- Information Technology Solutions (ITS): Any IT-related issues? Follow this link to get in touch with the Service Desk.
- Library: Reserve a seat in the Learning Commons, find course materials, research for your class, attend a workshop, and much more through the University Library.
- Peer Academic Coaching (PAC): PACs support freshmen students with academic support and campus navigation as they transition to CSUEB.
- Pioneer Dining: Learn more about dining on campus and how you can pay for it with your Baycard.
- Pioneers for Hope: Learn more about the food pantry, CalFresh application assistance, temporary housing assistance, and other resources to help CSUEB students here.
- Speech Lab: The Speech Lab provides assistance for students with presentations, public speaking, and other communication-related assignments.
- Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA): The SCAA provides free tutoring for math, statistics, science, and writing. It offers support in both lower and upper-division courses. Learn more about the one-on-one appointments or drop-in "table" tutoring through zoom here.
- Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS): The SHCS offers basic medical care to students including counselling, health education, wellness resources, women's health, and more. Learn more about all of their services here.