There is an error in the online schedule of class.  There is no class meetings on Fridays 1:00 - 2:30 for this online class.

An online class offers flexibility; on the other hand, it requires a higher degree of persistence and commitment.  A typical successful online student dedicates sufficient time (10-15 hours per week) to work on the class material with minimal supervision, knows how to utilize the available resources (online lecture videos, power point lectures, student solution manual, free tutoring services, etc.), and most importantly recognizes when he needs help and take actions (by getting tutoring or coming to instructor's office hours).  A math class requires learning in progression.  For example: understanding chapter 1 is crucial for understanding the subsequent chapters.

I have tried to organize and present the material and resources so that everything is easily accessible.  As a student, it is your responsibility to utilize them to facilitate learning and ask for clarification.  There is nothing I can do to help if you do not dedicate sufficient time and if you are not committed to learn.

I also recognize the many responsibilities that you have towards the end of the semester (more papers, projects, presentations, and tests).  Therefore, I decided to make the class accessible early so that you can finish most of the material in the beginning of the semester, and only need to learn 2-3 chapters by the middle of the semester.  99% of students who logged in and learned the materials early, were able to  finish early and pass the class with flying colors.  I would like you to take advantage of it.  Registered students can start logging in to Course Compass on January 3, 2012 even though classes will begin on Monday, February 6, 2012. No assignments are due until the semester starts.  You are encouraged to login and start working on the material as early as possible.

To login to Course Compass, you would need:

To login, you can also request temporary access from the website (good for 17 days) before you obtain MyMathLab Access Code. Click to see the a detailed instruction or the login instruction below under "Important Documents".
 

Special case for adding well-prepared students:
If you have taken and passed Math 125 (Intermediate Algebra) or Math 241 (Trigonometry) at a college (not high school) level with a grade of "A" and would like to login to class early, you can email me to set up a time to meet during my office hours, preferably during winter intersession.  I will give you an add slip after verifying the information on your transcript so that you can start right away.

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Important Documents:

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E-mail

Course Description

This course covers chapters 1 – 7 of the required textbook, which include:  Equations and Inequalities; Graphs and Functions; Polynomial and Rational Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Systems and Matrices; Conics Section; and Further Topics in Algebra.

Instructor's note: 

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of Math 125 (Intermediate Algebra) or acceptable level of skills as demonstrated in Mathematics placement process. Please make sure that the admission office has a record that you have completed the prerequisite before the first day of class. Any add slips cannot be processed before the prerequisite is cleared.

Optional Textbook
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Required Course Compass (MyMathLab)Access Code

Required Supplies

Course Goal

By the end of the course, students will be able to, through reading, exercises, discussions, quizzes, and exams:

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Mandatory Meetings (Spring 2012)

Optional Meetings *(Spring 2012)

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Grading

Letter Grades

* Important:  You need a total score of 170  on those 3 on-campus tests in order to get  an A, B, or C.  If your total of the three on-campus tests is less than 170, then you will get D or F regardless of your other grades in this class.

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