Online Orientation - Math 1050

Math 1050-41 Elementary 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 completion of Math 0240 with a grade of "C" or better

Advisory: Eligibility for Reading 1005 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: Diane Jones

E-Mail: djones@taftcollege.edu
Telephone: (661) 763-7821
The course discussion and private messages area should be used for all online correspondence.

Units: 4

Class Meets: June 8 – July 30, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

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 tests.

Special Requirements: The entire course will be conducted online through the Etudes 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 for information on how to drop the course.

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.