Online Orientation - Math 0240

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

Instructor: Shelley Getty

E-Mail: sgetty@taftcollege.edu
Telephone: (661) 763-7960
U.S. Mail:
Taft College
Attn: Shelley Getty
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, CA 93268
Office hours: On campus office hours are listed in the Syllabus or by appointment. Online correspondence may be done through email or the course discussion and private message area.

Units: 5

Class Meets: June 8 - July 30, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Purchased Textbook: Prealgebra, 3rd Edition, Lial and Hestwood, ISBN 0-321-36284-5. Includes: Book, MyMathLab, Student Solution's Manual, Digital Video Tutor. This is available in the Taft College Bookstore.
Videotapes of all topics included in the course are available in the Taft College Learning Resource Center (LRC). These tapes may be viewed in the LRC or may be checked out from the LRC. The videotapes may also be viewed on-line by connecting to the Taft College streaming media site: http://dli.taftcollege.edu/streams/index.html
Required Material: MyMathLab Student Access Kit (included with textbook if purchased from Taft College bookstore or can be purchased online at www.coursecompass.com).

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend at least 8 to 10 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. Students are required to have the ability to use word processing, send emails, and work independently.

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 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.