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Gary Blatto-Vallee

Senior Lecturer, Science and Mathematics

Department of Science and Mathematics
National Technical Institute for the Deaf

585-475-7299
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Gary Blatto-Vallee

Senior Lecturer, Science and Mathematics

Department of Science and Mathematics
National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Education

AAS, Rochester Institute of Technology; BS, State University College at Brockport; MA, Rochester Institute of Technology

585-475-7299

Currently Teaching

NMTH-110
3 Credits
Improves students' fundamental understanding of and skills in mathematics. Concepts covered include fractions, decimals, percents and ratios. Students are introduced to signed numbers, variables, algebraic expressions and equations, simple geometric formulas, and graphing. Instruction emphasizes the use of English and ASL as they relate to basic mathematical operations.
NMTH-180
3 Credits
An introductory algebra course consisting of a blended lecture/lab component in which the basics of evaluating algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities and graphing linear functions are studied. The Pythagorean Theorem and systems of linear equations are also studied. Students cannot earn credit for both NMTH-180 and NMTH-245.
NMTH-212
3 Credits
An intermediate algebra course consisting of a blended lecture/lab component in which non-linear functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, exponents, polynomials, roots, radicals and properties of the complex numbers are considered. There is significant emphasis on scientific and geometric models, as well as the use of graphing utilities. Students cannot earn credit for both NMTH-210 and NMTH-212.
NMTH-275
3 Credits
Topics from precalculus mathematics are studied with an emphasis on functions and graphs. Topics include the algebra of functions and the study of inverse functions. Rational, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise-defined functions are among those studied. Students, who earn credit for NMTH-275, cannot take NMTH-260 or NMTH-272.