CourseCompass Course ID# medrano38647
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Fundamental operations with polynomials and rational expressions, products and factoring, linear and quadratic equations in one variable, inequalities, exponents, radicals, graphing linear equations, systems of equations, applications and introduction to functions. Five hours lecture per week.
You will not use BLACKBOARD for this class
MATERIALS AND CAPABILITIES ASSUMED
- Text (Optional): The custom print for Citrus College of Elementary Algebra, Concepts & Applications 8th Edition, Bittinger & Ellenbogen, Addison Wesley, 2010 ISBN: 0558548474
- Assessment and Learning Account: CourseCompass account for entire semester. An account code can be purchased separately in http://www.coursecompass.com.
- Access to the World Wide Web
- Ability to send and receive email
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Citrus College has several computer labs that provide access to the Internet and assistance with the use of the lab and its resources. Directions to Citrus College and a map of the college are available through the following link: http://www.citruscollege.edu/info/Pages/CampusMaps.aspx
The following labs are suggested because of their hours of operation and easy access from parking lots.
- IS 107 Campus Computer Center
- MA 129 Mathematics Computer Lab
- Citrus College Library
For complete information on Citrus College's instructional computer labs please see the Citrus College Lab Directory.
MEASURE OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Exams and Assignments
Honor Policy
- All work must be your own. You may discuss the material in the course and help one another; however, any work you hand in for a grade must be your own. If you have any questions about this, please see me immediately.
- Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will be given at least a zero on the assignment or exam and will be referred to the Dean of Student Affairs for disciplinary action. You may be given an F for the course and/or be removed from the class. Repeat offenders may suffer expulsion from the college.
INTRODUCTION TO COURSECOMPASS
Most of your time in this course will be spent in the CourseCompass system. Thus, one of your first assignments is to go through these video, presentations, and web pages to familiarize yourself with the CourseCompass system. Go to http://www.coursecompass.com/html/take_a_tour.html and watch: