Online Orientation - Math 1050

Math 1050-42 Elementary Algebra

Math 1050 is an introductory course in elementary algebra and will introduce the main topics of algebra, which are: the real number system, equations, inequalities, graphs of linear equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials and factoring. Only chapters 1-6 will be covered.

Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or completion of Math 0240 with a grade of "C" or better

Course Details

Instructor: Mariza Martínez

E-Mail: mmartinez@taftcollege.edu
Telephone: (661) 763-7743
US Mail:
Taft College
Att: Mariza Martinez
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, CA 93268
Available Student Contact Hours: Mondays 4-5 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-9.

Units: 4

Class Meets: October 5 – December 18, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Required: MyMathLab Student Access Kit
Recommended Textbook: Introductory and Intermediate Algebra 4e, Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis. ISBN 032157569-5. The Access Kit includes an e-book you can use instead of purchasing the book.

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend at least 10-12 hours per week reading, doing homework problems, watching math videos and/or working on MyMathLab and taking tests.

Special Requirements: Since the entire class is conducted online, you will need access to the internet and a valid email address to use MyMathLab. Students will submit all homework and exams online.

Assignments & Tests: Homework, tests and the final will be submitted through mymathlab.com. Details can be found in the syllabus.

Proctored Exams: None.

Additional Comments: Attendance is measured by the student’s participation and progress through the course. Students may be dropped from the class if they are not making "continuing progress" in the class. "Continuing Progress" is defined as participating in the class discussions and taking the chapter tests no later than the last day scheduled.

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

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
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

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
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.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.