MATH 1314 (Spring 2009)
THIS CLASS IS NOT ACCESSED THROUGH WEBCT. TO
ACCESS THIS COURSE YOU MUST HAVE
PURCHASED THE MyMathLab ACCESS
KIT WITH YOUR TEXT BOOK
Course Name: College Algebra
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Instructor: Dr. Nina Verheyden |
Dr. Verheyden & Jack |
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Office: ES 209 |
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Office Hours: MW 8:00-9:00, 1:00-2:30 T 7:30 - 8:00, 11:00-12:30 TH 7:30 - 8:00,11:00 - 12:00 F 8:00-9:00, 11:30-12:00 |
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Phone: 903.983.8250 |
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Email: nverheyden@kilgore.edu (Please reference all correspondence with "1314 web" in subject line.) |
Catalog Description:
A study of the solutions to equations and inequalities, algebraic functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, and systems of equations. Additional topics for discussion may include matrices, sequences and series, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem and partial fractions. An instructor-approved graphing calculator will be required.
Prerequisites:
High School Algebra II and an appropriate
placement test score or MATH 0308. Students who have between 230 and 269
on the math portion of the THEA test should take MATH 0308 or obtain special
permission from the mathematics department chairperson.
Note about Online Format:
Because this is an online course, much of your coursework
will be completed on your own schedule while meeting due dates.
This will require you to be disciplined enough to do the work without an
instructor "standing over you". You should spend at least as much time
working through these materials per week as you do in other college courses.
Getting behind in this course can significantly hinder your ability to succeed.
My role as your instructor will be one primarily of facilitator. In other
words, I'll be here to answer your questions, provide your learning and testing
materials, and monitor your progress. Otherwise, your learning is "up to
you".
Required Text and Other Materials
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Bittinger, Beecher, Ellenbogen, Penna. College Algebra, Graphs & Models, 4th ed. |
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MyMathlab software with student access code. The course ID is: Verheyden60163 |
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User needs a variety of plug-ins installed from www.mymathlab.com. |
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Graphing calculator required. (Instructor uses a TI-83 and TI-84Plus) |
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Videos of all the lectures are available to students either as streaming media or as a set of CDs or a DVD ROM. If you have access to a fast internet connection, then you can view each lecture video from the streaming media link on my faculty website. This website address is: http://kcfac.kilgore.edu/math. If you do NOT have access to a fast internet connection, then you need to purchase a set of CDs or a DVD ROM of lecture videos which correspond to the lecture notes for the course, but also include the voice explanation. These are available at the Kilgore College bookstore next to the textbooks in the distance learning section. If you purchase the set of CDs, the lecture notes for the whole course, saved as pdf files, will be on a separate CD. The remaining CDs will have the videos for each section of the 4 chapters covered. If you purchase the DVD of videos, all the lecture notes as pdf files will be on a CD that is also in the DVD case. Note that the DVD will NOT play in a DVD player. It is a DVD ROM and will only play in a DVD ROM drive of your computer. |
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Windows Pentium Class PC or better (95, 98, 2000, NT, XP) |
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Web browser – Internet Explorer or Netscape (not compatible with AOL browser). ANY POPUP BLOCKERS MUST BE DISABLED IN ORDER TO VIEW MATERIAL THAT WILL BE DOWNLOADED. |
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Monitor resolution 1024 x 768. Internet connection via 56k modem or faster. |
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A large, self-addressed, stamped, envelope must be sent to the instructor for each item you want returned to you. You may mail the envelopes with your assignments if you wish, or you may send several at once at the beginning of the semester. |
Course Compass License:
You are not to use the access information originally owned by someone else. Course compass/MyMathLab subscriptions are not transferable. This violates the license agreement:
"3. Use of the Information and Materials of the Website.
The license granted herein is nonexclusive, personal to you and nontransferable. The license is determined by the type of subscription being created through a Pre-assigned Activation ID/Password or through online purchase. The type of license and the access authority to which it applies is described in Sections 3.3.
3.3 College/University Student/Individual Subscriptions.
The license granted herein is for single user access to resources developed for students to use in conjunction with course assignments and for self-study, self-assessment purposes. One User ID and Password with student authority is issued for the subscriber's use. This User ID/Password may not be shared."
Using someone else's information to gain entry into the Course Compass companion course violates the copyright laws. You will be reported for FTCC Honor Code disciplinary action.
Grading Policy:
Homework, quizzes, worksheets - 15%
Discussion Board
10%
4 Tests (each equal weight) 50%
Final - comprehensive
25%
Contact Information:
Office: ES 209, the middle level of the Engineering Science Building at Kilgore College
Office phone number: 903-983-8250
Fax Number: 903-988-7548 (Please notify me by e-mail that you plan to send a fax).
Email: Using Course compass - select the "Communication" tab or use the Kilgore College email address of nverheyden@kilgore.edu
**** PLEASE reference all correspondence with the "1314web" in the subject line****
Mailing address: Dr. Nina Verheyden
Mathematics Department
Kilgore College
1100 Broadway
Kilgore TX 75662
Note: I encourage communication with me as well as others in the class. In general, when you ask me specific questions about material in the course, I will send the answers through the Discussion Board feature of Course Compass. This can be accessed through the "Communication" tab. In this area, other students can see what you asked and how I answered that particular problem. This will facilitate my answering questions that students may have in common. You can ask questions and communicate with each other by using the Discussion Board.
Getting Started in MYMATHLAB.
If you were enrolled in a course with the same book last semester, jump to the special directions for students already registered from a previous semester (below).
1. Go to http://students.pearsoned.com
2. Click "Register" and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. If you have used MyMathLab previously you may use the same login name and password. You may choose to act as a new user and enter a new login name and password. Be sure to write down your login name and password. Your teacher cannot retrieve it for you.
4. At some point you will be asked to enter your Access code (use TAB key to skip between boxes), the school zip code (75662), school country (United States), your name (as it appears on the class roll), and a valid email address.
5. Your course id for this class is: Verheyden60163.
6. Enter a security question and answer so MyMathLab support team can email you your login name and/or password if you lose it.
7. You can click "Log in Now" to go directly to Course Compass/ MyMathLab.
Special note to AOL users: You may use AOL as your internet service provider, however you will need to use Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, or Netscape Navigator as your browser. There are links to download these browsers on the support page. I suggest you use Internet Explorer. After downloading and installing a new browser, close the AOL browser and then open your new browser before going to MyMathLab.
Product Support Help Line 1-800-677-6337.
Course Policies:
Students are expected to uphold the Kilgore College Standard of Conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the work submitted. A student will be guilty of violating the honor code if he:
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Represents the work of another as his own. |
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Uses or obtains unauthorized assistance in completing assignments or tests. |
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Gives unauthorized assistance to other students. |
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Modifies an examination, project, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit. |
Any student violating the honor code may receive a failing grade in this course. While student interaction is encouraged, each student is expected to develop his own solutions to assignments. A student may not under any circumstances use or copy another’s work and represent it as his own.
Students should plan to spend 8 to 12 hours each week on this course.
To complete your orientation for this class:
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Send an e-mail message to
nverheyden@kilgore.edu
Subject: Orientation complete
Body: My name is <your name> and I have completed the online orientation
for MATH 1314. Choose as appropriate: <I understand the
policies and procedures for completing this course> or <I have the following
question regarding the policies and procedures for completing this course:
(question)
2. Complete the online form below. The submit button will send the information to Dr. Verheyden.
STOP HERE: GO TO MYMATHLAB AND READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. AFTER COMPLETING THIS STEP, RETURN HERE TO THE Scavenger Hunt
3. Log into your class to complete the scavenger hunt form below by August 25th. The submit button will send the information to Dr. Verheyden.
If you need to complete an orientation for another web class, click here: Web List
If you need to begin orientation for a telecourse, click here: Telecourse Orientation
If you have completed the orientation for all of your distance education courses, please complete this short (4 question) survey: Survey
If you need technical assistance after you complete orientation, you may call our distance education support line. It is operational for extended hours at the beginning of each semester. Extended hours are Monday thru Thursday from 11am-7pm, Friday and Saturday from 8am until Noon. Call 903.988.3704 or come by the Woodfin Center on the Kilgore Campus. You can also send an email to: techsupr@kilgore.edu. Be sure to include a description of the problem you are having, your name, and the course you are having trouble with. If you have a general question about your course, please contact your instructor.