Math 55 Orientation

Distance Education at Mendocino College

Summer 2008 MTH55 – Elementary Algebra (5 units)

Section 8165 Class Begins June 2 – EARLY START

Course Description

Prerequisite: MTH54 or qualification for MTH 55 through the assessment process.
A standard course in beginning algebra. Topics covered include the real numbers, order of operations, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomials, exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and the quadratic formula.

Instructor: J. Edington
Email: jedingto@mendocino.edu
Textbook Information: Introductory Algebra for College Students, Fourth Edition, w/MyMathLab Access Code - Blitzer
Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 12 to 15 hours per week reading, writing, and taking quizzes and participating in online class discussions. This is a full 17-week semester course being offered in a nine week format!
Special Requirements: A calculator, non-graphing only, is suggested
Assignments & Tests: Homework and chapter tests will be completed online. The final will be given on or before July 31 and will be taken at the Ukiah campus, or if you live outside of Mendocino or Lake County, arrangements can be made for the test to be proctored. Please contact instructor no later than June 16 to arrange the proctor agreement.
Additional Comments: Online math courses are a great way to get your math requirement out of the way while still being able to work/enjoy summer/take other courses. However, please note that an online math class, while rich with resources to help you succeed, do require an extra commitment – you must stay on task and on track and ask questions as soon as you have them!
CourseCompass Course: This course uses specialized math software, Course Compass. For information on orientation, you must email your instructor by Monday, 6/2 AND visit the online math page at http://www.mendocino.edu/tc/pg/4157/online_math.html.