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MAT 1033C Intermediate Algebra Online
CRN 20283 Spring 2018
Instructor: Alison A. Hammack
Phone: 407-582-2027
Office: East Campus Bldg. 7, Room 142B
Email: [email protected]
Valencia Math 24/7 Videos http://valenciacollege.edu/math/livescribe.cfm
This syllabus is a contract between the student and the instructor. By enrolling in and then attending this course, the student agrees to and accepts the terms and conditions of this contract. It is the responsibility of the student to carefully read this syllabus/contract in its entirety and to adhere to all policies.
Student Engagement Hours - These are times I am available to help you. For additional time, please email me to set up an appointment.
Monday 10:00am - Noon, 1:00 - 2:00pm in 7-142
Tuesday 9:00am – Noon in 7-142
Wednesday 9:00am – 11:00am Online at [email protected]
Thursday and Friday
10:00am – 11:00am Online at [email protected]
Communication with Instructor
This is an online course. Therefore, it is extremely important that you learn how to communicate virtually. You must check your ATLAS emails frequently (2 to 3 times a week) and only email me through ATLAS/Blackboard. When sending an email, include your CRN in the subject line followed by the nature of your message so that your email will have priority. To protect my computer from any virus, I will delete without opening any email with no subject. All communications should follow appropriate etiquette. Email should be used in a professional way. Always put identifying information in the subject line so that I know what your message is about. Use appropriate language and include your name so that I know who you are.
I suggest that you do not forward your Valencia email to an outside account. This can result in you not receiving important class email. If you decide to forward your Valencia email to a personal email account, make sure that you frequently check your spam folder.
I will answer all emails and/or phone calls in a timely fashion. In most cases, you should expect my reply within a 24-hr. period, excluding Saturdays and Sundays (unless there is an emergency). When you receive any email from me that requires your response, I expect you to reply in a timely fashion as well. Not checking emails will not be accepted as an excuse for missing required assignments and other tasks. Do not email me an hour before an assignment is due with concerns over technological issues and expect a response or resolution in time for you to complete that assignment. Plan ahead and expect that there may be a technology issue (because sometimes these things happen!) and allow yourself time to get it resolved before the due date and time.
Course Description
MAT1033C (Formerly MS 141) INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 3 credit hours, 4 contact hours
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MAT 0022C or MAT 0028C or appropriate score on an approved assessment.
This course presents algebraic skills for MAC1105. Topics include linear equations and inequalities in two variables and their graphs, systems of linear equations and inequalities, introduction to functions, factoring, algebraic fractions, rational equations, radicals and rational exponents, complex numbers, quadratic equations, scientific notation, applications of the above
topics and the communication of mathematics. Applications emphasizing connections with disciplines and the real world will be included. For the A. A. degree, this course carries general elective credit but does not satisfy either Gordon Rule or general education requirements. For the A. S. degree, this course can fulfill general education mathematics requirements if a minimum grade of C is earned. (Special Fee)
Required Materials
Internet Access to the course management system: Blackboard
Access to Enhanced WebAssign – NOTE: this allows you to access an electronic copy of the text (see recommended materials). You will access WebAssign through Blackboard. This access must be purchased.
Calculator: TI-84 graphing calculator. If you choose a different brand or model, you are responsible for learning the appropriate calculator syntax. Calculators with symbolic manipulations such as the TI-89, TI-92, Voyage, Inspire series may not be used on exams. The East campus math department (7-142) has a limited number of calculators available for loan. You will have to check with other Valencia campuses to see if they offer calculators for loan.
Recommended Materials (Not Required)
Textbook: Clark, M. & Anfinson, C. (2012). Intermediate algebra: Connecting concepts through applications. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Instructional Method
This online course will replace traditional face-to-face lectures with interactive computer software (WebAssign) and collaboration through your course management system (Blackboard). Homework, quizzes, lab activities, and exams will be completed in Enhanced WebAssign. Discussion board postings will be completed through Blackboard. Your grades will be kept in the WebAssign gradebook which updates weekly. Make sure you to monitor your own course grade.
Your Blackboard account has been linked to WebAssign. Click on the Access WebAssign link on the left and proceed!
If you have any trouble with logging in, email or call me immediately.
Procedure to access Blackboard:
Bb course page: http://learn.valenciacollege.edu/ Login for Bb: Use your ATLAS Username and Password
Textbook Material
This course will cover material from sections 1.1, 1.3 – 1.5, 1.7, 2.1 – 2.6, 3.1 – 3.2, 3.4 – 3.5, 4.1 – 4.2, 4.4 – 4.7, 7.1 – 7.5, 8.1 – 8.5
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course you will:
Be able to use algebraic properties to write expressions in equivalent forms.
Be able to solve algebraic statements. Have a developing understanding of relations and functions.
Be able to read in a mathematical context.
Demonstrate appropriate college readiness skills.
Module Overview
Week 1 – Introduction to Course Content and Materials
Students will be able to locate and comprehend course policies and procedures.
Students will be able to identify and practice course prerequisite skills. Students will be able to effectively operate course technology materials.
Week 2 – Linear Equations
Students will be able to solve linear equations. Students will be able to identify components of linear equations. Students will be able to find the slope of linear equations. Students will be able to find the intercepts of linear equations. Students will be able to convert linear equations into slope-intercept
form. Students will be able to graph linear equations. Students will be able to explain slope and y-intercept of application. Students will be able to construct a linear equation given various
information. Students will be able to determine if linear equations are parallel,
perpendicular, or neither.
Week 3 – Functions
Students will be able to identify the input and output of a function. Students will be able to determine whether a relation is a function. Students will be able to determine whether a graph is a function. Students will be able to interpret function values. Students will be able to understand function notation. Students will be able to evaluate functions.
Week 4 – Systems of Linear Equations & Inequalities
Given a symbolic, graphical, or numeric system of linear equations, students will be able to identify if the system is consistent, inconsistent, dependent or independent.
Given a symbolic system of linear equations, students will be able to find the solution graphically.
Given a symbolic system of linear equations, students will be able to find the solution numerically.
Students will be able to graph linear inequalities and systems of linear inequalities.
Week 5 – Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically
Given a symbolic system of linear equations, students will be able to find the solution using the Substitution method.
Given a symbolic system of linear equations, students will be able to find the solution using the Elimination method.
Given a word problem describing a situation modeled by a system of linear equations, students will be able to find the solution using any method.
Week 6 – Linear Inequalities, Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities
Students will be able to solve linear inequality algebraically and graphically.
Students will be able to interpret linear inequality variables and quantities.
Students will be able to solve absolute value equations algebraically and graphically.
Students will be able to construct interval notation from a number line. Students will be able to plot linear inequality on a number line.
Week 7 – Exponents and Polynomials
Students will be able to simplify an expression using exponent properties.
Students will be able to identify terms, coefficients, and degrees of polynomial expressions.
Students will be able to simplify polynomial expressions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Week 8 – Factoring
Students will use a variety of factoring techniques to factor polynomial expressions.
Week 9 – Quadratic Function Equations
Students will be able to solve a quadratic equation using the square root method.
Students will be able to solve a quadratic equation using the zero-product property.
Students will be able to solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.
Week 10 – Quadratic Function Graphs
Given a quadratic equation, students will be able to find the vertex of the parabola.
Given a quadratic equation, students will be able to find the x-intercept(s) of the parabola.
Given a quadratic equation, students will be able to find the y-intercept of the parabola.
Given a quadratic equation, students will sketch the graph of a parabola.
Given a word problem describing a situation modeled by a quadratic equation, students will be able to find the vertex, x-intercept(s), and y-intercept in the context of the problem.
Week 11 – Radicals
Students will be able to simplify radical expressions. Students will be able to find the sum, difference, product, or quotient of
radical expressions. Given an expression containing a radical in the denominator, students
will be able to rationalize the denominator. Given a radical expression, students will be able to convert to rational
exponent form. Given an expression involving rational exponents, students will be able
to convert to radical form. Students will be able to solve a radical equation.
Week 12 – Complex Numbers & Intro to Rational Functions
Students will be able to simplify radicals using the imaginary unit i. Students will be able to add and subtract complex numbers. Students will be able to multiply complex numbers. Students will be able to divide complex numbers, writing result in a+bi
standard form. Students will be able to simplify rational expressions. Students will be able to perform polynomial division.
Week 13 – Rational Function Operations
Students will be able to multiply rational expressions. Students will be able to divide rational expressions. Students will be able to add and subtract rational expressions. Students will be able to solve rational equations.
Evaluation Process of overall grade
Discussion Board 5%
Activities 10%
Homework 15%
Quizzes 10%
Unit Exams 45%
Final Exam 15%
Discussion Board
There will be periodic discussion assignments that pertain to the material covered in each unit. Your first discussion posting is due the first week of the semester. (Please note that if you do not complete the first discussion posting on time, I will be required to withdraw you from the course as a no-show). Some discussions may require group interaction. You will be graded on initial postings and replies to peers. See schedule for specific due dates for each. A grading rubric for discussion assignments can be found in Blackboard. Discussion board postings will comprise 5% of your overall grade.
Lab Activities
During the semester, there will be several “lab” assignments. The activities are available as a PDF in the Activity assignment in WebAssign. These activities reinforce the skills and concepts that you are being introduced to in the coursework. You should print and complete these activities on paper, keeping a copy for reference, and submit the requested specific answers in WebAssign through the appropriate assignment. Each exercise in a lab
assignment may be attempted 10 times. If you complete the assignment more than 48 hours before the due date, you will receive an additional 5% bonus. All course activities will comprise 10% of your overall grade.
Research Activities
In addition to the activity assignments listed above, there will be four research activities as part of our participation in National Science Foundation (NSF) research. These will be counted as part of your activity grade (10% of overall grade) listed above. Links will be posted in Blackboard to access the activity and it must be completed during the designated week. The activities will require you simply to respond with your viewpoint/opinion. You may be asked to include your instructor's name, CRN, and VID when submitting your activity. Save a copy of the confirmation screen in case there is disagreement about credit. Participation in this study is confidential and I do not have access to your actual responses. However, I will receive confirmation from the researchers a week or so after each deadline of which students completed the activities. These scores will be updated at that time in your WebAssign course grades. You will receive either full credit or no credit for each research activity.
Homework
Homework is completed online through WebAssign. There will be a weekly homework assignment that will count as 15% of the overall final grade. Each question in a homework assignment may be attempted 10 times. You may start the assignment and then resume it at a later time. If you believe that the program has not correctly graded your homework, email me with the specific details. If you are having difficulties contact your instructor or WebAssign support. Keep a written record of your work with the chapter, section and problem numbers in your notebook for reference. You must achieve a grade of at least 80% on the homework assignment to open the weekly quiz assignment. You will earn an additional 10% bonus on the homework problems that are completed more than 48 hours before the due date.
Weekly Quizzes
There will be a weekly quiz assignment that will not unlock unless you have completed 80% of the homework. The quizzes will count as 10% of your overall final grade. Quizzes are timed and each quiz will have a two-hour time limit. Once the you open a quiz the timeclock will start and it cannot be stopped so you will be unable to come back to the quiz if it is more than 2
hours after you began. Each exercise in the quiz may be submitted three times. The quizzes may be taken earlier than the due dates. You will earn an additional 5% bonus on the quizzes that are completed more than 24 hours before the due date. You should keep a record of each quiz in your notebook.
Extensions
Extensions are automatically available for the Homework, Activity, and Quiz assignments. After the due date, you will have a two-day window during which you may request an extension through WebAssign (do not email me for an extension). By requesting the extension, you will receive 24 hours to complete the assignment but not to exceed the two-day window. For example, if you wait until 47 hours to request the extension, you only have 1 hour left to complete it. And if you request the extension 1 hour after the due date, you have 24 hours to complete it. The extension timeclock will start as soon as you request it so do not request an extension until you are ready to begin working. For the extension, you will incur a 10% penalty on all exercises completed after the original due date.
Exams
After several quizzes, there will be an exam. The exams will have a strict deadline. Exams must be taken at a proctored testing facility. Information about Valencia Testing Center’s locations and hours of operations can be found at: http://valenciacollege.edu/testing-center/
East Campus: http://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/testing/hours.cfm
Lake Nona Campus: http://valenciacollege.edu/lakenona/testingcenter.cfm Osceola Campus: http://valenciacollege.edu/osceola/testing/ West Campus: http://valenciacollege.edu/learning-support/testing/ Winter Park Campus: http://valenciacollege.edu/library/wp/testing.cfm
You are responsible for checking your chosen testing center hours of operation before you take any test. Some testing centers change their hours of operations without any previous notice. Failing to check this will not be accepted as excuse for missing any exam.
If you have a special request for another testing site (i.e. not at Valencia) you must let me know as well. You need to inform me about your preferred testing site during the first week of classes. See form attached here. Students living in the vicinity of one of the Valencia Campuses must take their exams at Valencia. If you do not post your testing location preference during the first week, the default choice will be Valencia College East Campus.
You will have 2 attempts at each exam, with only the best attempt counting toward your final grade for the course. All exams must be taken on or before the due dates assigned. No makeup exams are available without the explicit consent of instructor which will only be granted in case of a documented extreme emergency. If you wait until the last minute to take an exam, I am not responsible for last minute technical difficulties, including accessibility to a computer, availability of Internet connection to Blackboard, etc. There will be no extensions granted for Exams. If you do not take a test by the deadline, a grade of zero (0) will be assigned for the exam.
I highly recommend that you never wait until the due date to take an exam. Each unit exam in this course is available two weeks before the due date and can be available sooner if requested, so, plan accordingly.
You are allowed to use a TI-84 calculator. You are not allowed to bring in notes. You are required to turn in your Exam Work Paper to the Testing
Center staff when you have completed each attempt. You may not access other areas of WebAssign during the exam.
Viewing any other areas of WebAssign during the exam is considered cheating.
The only computer window that is allowed to be open during testing is the actual test window. Having any other computer windows open during testing is considered cheating.
If you are found to be cheating by the proctors in the testing center, you will receive a grade of “F” for the current exam and possibly the course.
Final Exam
There is a comprehensive Final Exam for this course. It is similar to the unit exams except you will only have one attempt at the final exam. The final exam will be available for one week at the end of the term but may be
available sooner if requested with advanced notice. The final exam must be taken on or before April 23.
Conditions GradeOverall grade of 90% or better AOverall grade of 80-89% BOverall grade of 70-79% COverall grade of 60-69% DOverall grade less than 60% F
Technical Problems
Technical problems such as power outages and unavailability of internet connections can happen. Do not wait until the last minute to complete your assignments, quizzes, and tests. Technical problems are not an acceptable excuse for work that has not been completed by the due date. Please contact me if you think there is any way to help. However, I am NOT tech support and there some issues I will not be able to fix. Do not hesitate to contact (definitely CALL instead of email!) technical support if you are having trouble. They will provide you with a case number you can share with me and I can use to follow up if I need to get involved.
For WebAssign technical support: Call 1-800-955-8275
**BONUS Opportunity**
By completing the Readiness Modules in IMATHAS http://imathas.valenciacollege.edu/ you will review foundational content for this course and have the opportunity to earn bonus points on Exam 1 and Exam 2. This PDF will provide instructions on how to enroll yourself in the Readiness Module course. You must show proof that you have completed each module to earn points. Proof can be provided by sending me an email (through ATLAS/Bb) with an attached screenshot of your IMATHAS gradebook showing completed module scores. Late emails will be considered the same as if the module is completed late since I have no way to verify if you have completed them until you send me the email.
The schedule for completion and the corresponding points you can earn are provided here:
Module +2 bonus points for each completed module
1. Arithmetic and Fractions on Exam 1 by deadline for Exam 1 in WebAssign
2. Linear Equations on Exam 1 by deadline for Exam 1 in WebAssign
3. Linear Inequalities on Exam 1 by deadline for Exam 1 in WebAssign
4. Exponents on Exam 2 by deadline for Exam 2 in WebAssign
5. Polynomials on Exam 2 by deadline for Exam 2 in WebAssign
6. Factoring on Exam 2 by deadline for Exam 2 in WebAssign
7. Graphing on Exam 1 by deadline for Exam 1 in WebAssign
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Attendance Policy
As this in an online course, on-campus attendance in the traditional sense cannot be enforced. Instead, the frequency of your visitations to the course sites (WebAssign and Blackboard) will be monitored.
In the event of an extended absence – that is, not logging onto course sites for more than 3 days, or not replying to my emails in a timely manner (within 48 hours) – you may be withdrawn. Contact me as soon as possible to indicate the reason for any inactivity.
Withdraw Policy
The withdrawal deadline for a grade of W is 3/30/2018. If you decide to withdraw, you must do so through ATLAS. You may be withdrawn from this course if you are considered absent more than three times.
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/default.cfm?policyID=75&volumeID_1=4&pcdure=0&navst=0
Academic Honesty
You are expected to do your own work. Providing information to another student or receiving information concerning exam content is considered cheating. The professor reserves the right to determine the appropriate penalties within Valencia College's academic honesty policies.
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/documents/8-11-NF-NN-Academic-Dishonesty.pdf
Student Code of Conduct
Students are expected to follow the student code of conduct. http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/documents/8-03-NF-NN-Student-Code-of-Conduct.pdf
Students with Disabilities
Valencia Students who qualify for academic accommodations must provide the professor with a Notification to Instructor (NTI) from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Students are expected to discuss their specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. OSD determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Here are the campus locations and contact numbers:
East: Bldg. 5, Rm. 216 Ph: 407-582-2229 Fax: 407-582-8908 TTY: 407-582-1222
West: SSB, Rm. 102 Ph: 407-582-1523 Fax: 407-582-1326 TTY: 407-582-1222
Osceola: Bldg. 1, Rm. 140A Ph: 407-582-4167 Fax: 407-582-4804 TTY: 407-582-1222
Winter Park: Bldg. 1, Rm.212 Ph: 407-582-6887 Fax: 407-582-6841 TTY: 407-582-1222
Valencia’s OSD can be found online at http://www.valenciacollege.edu/osd
Note to International Students (F-1 or J-1 Visa)
Please be advised that withdrawal from this course due to attendance may result in the termination of your visa status if you fall below the full-time enrollment requirement of 12 credit hours. Contact Valencia's International Student Services office for more information.
Student Feedback on Instruction
Near the end of the term, students will receive an invitation through their Valencia ATLAS email account asking them to complete the Student Feedback on Instruction (SFI). This survey provides Valencia College professors with feedback on students’ experiences in courses and helps them to continually improve their courses. The results are released only after grades are submitted and students’ names are not included in the results - all responses will be anonymous.
Student Assistance Program
Valencia College has contracted with a private and confidential counseling service (Bay Care Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP)) to provide FREE short-term assistance to students who need to resolve problems that are affecting their college performance. Examples might include: stress, relationship/family issues, alcohol/drug problems, eating disorders, depression, and gender issues. Students who are experiencing any of these issues and who are enrolled in credit classes at Valencia should call the toll-free number 1-800-878-5470 to speak to a professional counselor. If needed, the counselor may refer the student to appropriate resources or to
speak face-to-face with a licensed counselor. For more information, call or visit a Counselor in Student Services on any campus.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
FERPA is a Federal law that is administered by the Family Policy Compliance Office (Office) in the U.S. Department of Education (Department). 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99. FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. Valencia College has a firm commitment to protecting the privacy rights of its students. For further information on FERPA see: http://valenciacollege.edu/ferpa/default.cfm#whatis
TITLE IX
Valencia College strives to be a place free from all forms of discrimination. Title IX protects students from discrimination based upon sex including protections against sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking. This also includes protections for students who are pregnant or may become pregnant. If you experience sexual violence, domestic violence or stalking and would like assistance there are several options available to you. Valencia partners with the Victim Service Center of Central Florida which is a confidential resource available 24/7. They can be reached by calling 407-497-6701. If you would like assistance on campus, you can go to valenciacollege.edu/eo or contact Valencia College’s Title IX and Equal Opportunity Officer, Ryan Kane, by emailing [email protected]. If you would like to report to law enforcement, you may visit Campus Security or call 911.
Please note that there are no confidential resources on campus. As your professor, I am required to report any information mentioned in this statement to the appropriate campus resources. This will include your name, and detailed information shared with me. We take privacy very seriously at the College and only those who have a legitimate need to know the information will be provided with this information.
If you have more questions about Title IX or the College’s response, please visit valenciacollege.edu/eo.
Valencia I.D. Cards
Valencia ID cards are required for the Library (upstairs building 4) and Academic Success Center (downstairs building 4). The ASC has many computers for use and printer access and also includes the Testing Center and the SPA. All of these services require Valencia ID. http://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/studentservices/studentidcard/
Core Competencies of a Valencia Graduate
Valencia’s Student Core Competencies are complex abilities that are essential to lifelong success.
This course will help you to develop and demonstrate the abilities to:
1) THINK clearly, critically, and creatively;
2) COMMUNICATE with others verbally and in written form;
3) Make reasoned VALUE judgments and responsible commitments;
4) ACT purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly.
Due to the nature of these global competencies, many of the problems will be presented in the context of an application. These applications will require students to select appropriate information from the problem and communicate effectively in order to explain and/or describe how the student used the skills they are learning to arrive at an appropriate solution for the problem.
Suggestions to help you succeed
Read through the material each week in the Content section in Blackboard and reference your ebook in WebAssign.
Watch the Videos in the Content section and take notes each week. Taking notes will help you succeed in the rest of the weekly assignments such as Homework, Activities, and Quizzes.
Work through the Weekly homework and post questions/concerns to your classmates in the Discussion Board Forum in Blackboard. Work out the problems each week with pencil and paper and practice writing out all of your steps.
Don’t wait until the deadline to start working. Spread out the work over several days. This will help you better learn the material. Don’t rely on the “watch it” help buttons, make sure that you are trying to learn how to do the work yourself or you may have a rough time on the exams.
Always pass (not just take) a practice exam before you take your real exam in the testing center.
Work ahead in the course to allow for unforeseen issues that can arise and to provide time for you to get help when needed.
Learning Assistance Resources
Tutoring services are provided on each of Valencia’s campuses. If you live near a Valencia campus, please consider taking advantage of Valencia’s tutoring centers. http://valenciacollege.edu/learning-support/
Valencia's Math Help 24/7: Valencia Math professors have created pen-casts and videos of common lessons to help you learn the concepts being presented in class. This resource is located at: www.valenciacollege.edu/math/liveScribe.cfm Click on your course to view your lessons. Some lessons have more than one professor's perspective; watch more than one!
Smart Thinking (Online Tutoring): Smarthinking is an online tutoring tool available to all of Valencia’s students, and math tutors are available 24/7. Students can access Smarthinking through the Courses tab in Atlas. Students have an eight hour limit of usage per semester, and therefore Smarthinking is best used as a back up to on-campus services and support, not as a replacement. There are Smarthinking phone applications for both iOS and Android devices. http://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/onlineTutoring.cfm
Khan Academy – www.khanacademy.org: The Khan Academy has video lesson on mathematics (and many other academic topics!) as well as interactive learning tools. You can create an account if you want to save your progress. Or to get started, just click Learn in the top left corner of the home page.
For video lessons, click Math and use the search bar with key words from your topic.
For interactive practice, click Knowledge Map and navigate the knowledge map using the zoom and scan tools in the top left corner of the map.
NSF Grant Addendum: I am continually exploring new possibilities that might enhance your learning experience in this course. Throughout the course, there will be four activities worth a small part of your grade. I am collaborating with other math professors at Valencia as well as researchers from the University of Virginia in this research project to improve student learning in our front door courses. These activities are designed to help us understand your attitudes in an effort to assist us on improving future classes for you and other students.
Computer/Equipment Use Policy
Use of computers in the classrooms and departmental open labs at Valencia is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:
Use of computer to send email or access internet sites not assigned in class,
Use of computer for job, internship, or homework not assigned in class. Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting. Activities not in accordance with the Valencia Student Code of Conduct.
Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offense may be sent to the campus administration for further disciplinary action.
No-Show Policy
Important: The Department of Education requires online students to show attendance by submitting homework during the first week of classes. To comply with this Federal law, you must successfully complete assignments by
the second Tuesday of the term. Successfully completing assignments means that you:
1. Complete the Entering Math Answers in EWA assignment in WebAssign, and
2. Complete the Intro Week Discussion post in Blackboard.
Any student that does not comply with this Federal requirement will be dropped from the course as a No-Show.
**Disclaimer**
Changes in the syllabus, schedule, evaluation procedures, and/or homework assignments may be made at any time at the discretion of the professor. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what, if any, announcements or changes have been made.
