| Course Name |
Algebraic Problem Solving I, Math
0930 Section 54 |
| CRN |
71014 |
| Description |
First of a two -course series in
elementary algebra. Topics include formulas /solution-to-assignment-10.html">signed numbers , solving linear
equations , formulas, graphing, and applications. Course satisfies
prerequisite for MATH 0940, MATH 1110, and MATH 1210. |
| Prerequisites |
MATH 0750 or fraction s-2.html">equivalent skills as
demonstrated by placement exam. |
| Start and End Dates |
Starts: August 31st, 2009
Ends: December 12th, 2009 |
| Instructor Name |
Darryl Domonkos |
| Required face-to-face meetings including but
not limited to: Proctored exams, on campus presentations; orientations;
mid term exams ; final exams, etc. |
None. All parts of this class
including quizzes and exams will be online. The one exception is the
graphing exam which will be made available to the student as a pdf file
(by a link on the course page for downloading). The student will be
expected to return the completed exam as an attachment by email. |
| Required Texts |
The fol lowing textbook for this
course is: Math 0930 Algebraic Problem
Solving I, Introductory Algebra for College Students, Custom Edition for
CNM, 1st Edition, Robert Blitzer, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009
It is highly recommended that all Distance
Learning students purchase the Student Solution Manual for this textbook
and a scientific calculator with [a b/c] (fraction) key. |
| Software Requirements: software student must
purchase for this course. |
Students will not have to purchase
any software for this course. However, there are several required free
programs which the student will need to download. Students need updated
free versions of Adobe Reader (not the program called Acrobat), Flash,
and Java. Any additional free software requirements will be announced in
class. |
| Recommended connection speed (Dial up, DSL, or
High speed) |
It is highly recommended that
students have DSL or cable internet access. |
| Additional requirements for this course |
Students must have access to an
operating system equivalent to Windows 98 and web browsing software. In
addition, when registering for a Blackboard (Bb) account, students need
to click on “Check Browser” to make sure they have the appropriate
versions of Java and Flash. |
| On line Information and time commitment |
Many people wrongly assume that
online classes are easier than traditional classes. The opposite is
probably true. You must be highly motivated and self-disciplined to
successfully complete the course. Students are required to log on to Bb
a minimum of 3 days, not times, each week. Students should expect to
spend a minimum of 8 hours each week completing course requirements.
Abilities you will need to be successful in an online
course:
√ To read carefully and completely;
√ To follow directions;
√ To meet deadlines and manage your time;
√ To apply good computer skills. |
| Additional instructions for registered
students |
Before the course opens, students who
are interested in getting started should beginning working the odd
problems in Chapter 1, section 1.
All students must log into the course between
August 31st and September 5th, 2009.
Once you can access the course through Bb, you are
responsible for reading all information on the homepage (content page)
and completing Module 1 and Module 2. Students who have not completed
these requirements by Sunday, September 13th will be dropped from the
course. |
