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MAT 105: College Algebra at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

College Algebra (MAT 105) at John Jay College has 16 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 16 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Mohammad Islam, Adrian Lovell, Bastian Sierra, Mohamed Ben Zid, Eric Polanco, Alvin Estrada, Luis Rojas, Jessica Tobar, Todd Stambaugh, Karina Castro-Gonzalez, Ayesha Ali, and Sheeba Johnson.

Of the 9 professors with a Chill Rank, Mohammad Islam ranks chillest (Chill) and Todd Stambaugh least chill (Brutal).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

Requirements

Placement based on high school preparation

About this course

This course examines the basic assumptions underlying the fundamental concepts of algebra and the role of mathematics in the analysis and interpretation of algebraic and graphical problems. Topics include a review of the fundamentals of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and relations, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and miscellaneous topics. This course prepares students for the study of pre-calculus and develops their mathematical maturity.

Best professors for MAT 105 at John Jay, Fall 2026

Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works

MAT 105 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:41 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

16 of 16 sections · 2 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
New Bldg 1.87
Karina Castro-GonzalezOnly 1 rating, too few to rank★ 5.0(1)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 100% would take again
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Haaren 224
Sheeba JohnsonNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
03-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
New Bldg 1.89
Jessica TobarChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(37)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#8 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
04-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Westport 121W
Alvin EstradaChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.9(94)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 70% would take again#6 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
05-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Westport 104W
Luis RojasChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.9(57)Difficulty 3.1/5 · 72% would take again#7 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
06-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
New Bldg 1.117
Luis RojasChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.9(57)Difficulty 3.1/5 · 72% would take again#7 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonOpen
07-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Westport 122W
Bastian SierraChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.0(12)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 69% would take again#3 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
08-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
New Bldg L2.82
Mohammad IslamChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.6(80)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 94% would take again#1 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
09-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
New Bldg 1.114
Mohamed Ben ZidChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.0(88)Difficulty 2.6/5 · 72% would take again#4 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
11-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Westport 115W
Todd StambaughChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.7(88)Difficulty 3.8/5 · 36% would take again#9 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
12-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
New Bldg 3.76
Mohammad IslamChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.6(80)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 94% would take again#1 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
13-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Haaren 226
Ayesha AliNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
14-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Westport 108W
Todd StambaughChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.7(88)Difficulty 3.8/5 · 36% would take again#9 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
15-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Westport 122W
Adrian LovellChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.7(90)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 90% would take again#2 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
16-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Haaren 234
Mohammad IslamChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.6(80)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 94% would take again#1 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
AC01-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
New Bldg 1.105
Eric PolancoChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.9(112)Difficulty 2.6/5 · 59% would take again#5 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonOpen

Questions about MAT 105 at John Jay

Who teaches MAT 105 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Mohammad Islam, Adrian Lovell, Bastian Sierra, Mohamed Ben Zid, Eric Polanco, Alvin Estrada, Luis Rojas, Jessica Tobar, Todd Stambaugh, Karina Castro-Gonzalez, Ayesha Ali, and Sheeba Johnson are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is MAT 105 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 9 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.7 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a MAT 105 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.