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Math 1050-40 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: Ruby Payne

E-Mail: rpayne@taftcollege.edu
Telephone: (661) 763-7930
Office hours: 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.
US Mail
Taft College
Attn: Ruby Payne
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, CA 93268

Units: 4

Class Meets: June 8 – July 30, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Purchased Textbook: "Introductory Algebra" by Lial, Hornsby and McGinnis, 8th ed." ISBN 0321371348. Available in the Taft College Bookstore.

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: 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: Homework (is required), tests and the final will be submitted through mymathlab.com. Details can be found in the syllabus.

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

Course Syllabus: In PDF format, opens in a new window.

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.