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Math 0240-40, Pre-Algebra
This course reviews basic skills necessary for beginning
algebra and provides an introduction to algebra. Topics include numbers
systems, operations with signed numbers, whole number exponents, order of
operations, introduction to the idea of variables, introduction to
inequalities, solutions to simple linear equations, and substituting into
formulas.
- Prerequisite:
Qualification by assessment process or Math 0230 or
one year of high school basic mathematics with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Details
Diane Jones
- E-Mail: djones@taft.org
- Telephone: 661.763.7821
- Available Student Contact Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 6:00 to
7:00 p.m.
- The instructor will be available on campus during the office
hours listed in the syllabus or by appointment. The course
discussion and private messages area should be used for all online
course correspondence. My office is S5E and is located in the
Science building.
Units: 5
Class Meets: August 24 - December 17, 2009
Textbook: Prealgebra, 4th Edition, Lial and Hestwood,
ISBN 0-321-56792-7. The textbook is available at the
Taft College bookstore.
Required Material: MyMathLab Student Access Code. The
access code can be purchased at the Taft College bookstore or can be
purchased online at www.coursecompass.comEstimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend
approximately 8 to 12 hours per week completing homework/lab assignments and
tests.
Special Requirements: The entire course will be conducted
on-line. Students are required to have Internet access, the ability to
use word processing, send emails, and work independently.
Assignments & Tests: Students will complete 60
homework/lab assignments, 9 chapter tests, and a final exam.
Proctored Exams: No, all chapter tests and homework assignments
will be completed online through the www.coursecompass.com Web site.
Additional Comments: It is the student’s responsibility to
drop the course if they find they are unable to complete the course
requirements. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning
help desk to drop the course. Students who do not complete any
assignments during the first week of class will be dropped unless they
contact the instructor.
New to ETUDES:
Be sure to check
System Requirements
before getting started with ETUDES.
You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a
class through ETUDES.
ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below:
New Users use the following login instructions:
Login ID
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Password
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First 2 letters of first name +
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First 2 letters of last name +
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Last 5 digits of your Student ID
(Type using all lower case letters)
Example:
Jose
A. Garcia
ID: A000123456
Username =
joga23456 |
MonthDay of birth
in school records
(Type
using all lower case letters)
Example:
Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)
Password
=
0411 |
Previous Users use the following login instructions:
Login ID
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Password
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First 2 letters of first name +
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First 2 letters of last name +
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Last 5 digits of Student ID
(Type using all lower case letters)
Example:
Jose A.
Garcia
ID: A000123456
Username =
joga23456 |
Enter the
password YOU set in a previous term
If you cannot remember your password, go to the
ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure
to use the email address you used in on your
application.
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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation
only and are subject to change.
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