Online Orientation - Math 50

Math 50-80 Elementary Algebra

Math 50 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 56 with a grade of "C" or better

Course Details

Instructor: Mariza Martínez

E-Mail: mmartinez@taft.org
Telephone: (661) 763-7743
US Mail
Taft College
Att: Mariza Martinez
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, CA 93268

Units: 4

Class Meets: January 28 – May 29, 2008

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Purchase Textbook: "Introductory Algebra" by Lial, Hornsby and McGinnis, 8th ed." ISBN 0321371348 Includes: Book, MyMathLab, Student Solution's Manual, Digital Video Tutor

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 proctored tests.

Special Requirements: Internet connection, and a valid email address to use MyMathLab are required. Students will submit exams via a proctor and the U.S. Postal mail or through the Taft College Learning Resource Center.

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

Proctored Exams: Exams include proctored Chapter tests and a Final exam.

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-NG: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.

ETUDES-NG Course: You will log into the Etudes-NG 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 SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

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 SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

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