Online Orientation

Math 50: Introductory Algebra

This course is an introductory course in algebra. Topics include the real number system, solving equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, exponents and polynomials, and factoring and graphing linear systems.

Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Math 56 or with a grade of "C" or better.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: Diane Jones

E-Mail: djones@taft.org
Telephone: 661.763.7821
The course discussion and private messages area should be used for all online course correspondence.

Units: 4

Class Meets: June 19 – August 7, 2008

Required Textbook: Introductory Algebra Eighth Edition, Lial/Hornsby/McGinnis, ISBN 0321279212. The textbook comes with a registration card that allows students to access MyMathLab. The textbook is available at the Taft College bookstore.

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 10 to 12 hours per week completing homework assignments and proctored tests.

Special Requirements: The entire course will be conducted online through the Etudes-NG program. Students are required to have Internet access, an active email account, the ability to use word processing, attach files, send emails, and work independently.

Assignments & Tests: Students will complete 37 homework assignments, 6 chapter tests, and a final exam.

Proctored Exams: No, all chapter tests and homework assignments will be completed online through the MyMathLab website.

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 submit drop slips.

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.

Etudes-NG link opens in a new window

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