Online Math at Mendocino College!
Fall'08 Info
(Spring 2009 info will be posted by Januray 13, 2009)
What are the requirements for taking Math online?
Mendocino College offers online mathematics instruction using specialized math software through Course Compass (not ETUDES.)
To take classes online you will need an ACCESS CODE. The access code comes with a new book purchased at the Mendocino College Bookstore, or you can simply purchase an access code from the bookstore (and the book will be available online in PDF format.) IF YOU PURCHASE THE BOOK USED OR ELSEWHERE and it does not come with an access code, you will need to purchase an access code from the bookstore or online.
Further, you will need a COURSE ID. The Course ID can be found in the online orientation, which is linked below.
Technical requirements:
- Operating System
- Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
- NOTE: Mac OS X will be supported starting Fall 2008 for some courses; more details to follow.
- Internet connection
- Minimum of 56 kbps (Kilobits per second)
- Browser
- Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 6.0 (or above); Version 7.0 (for Vista operating system)
- NOTE: Firefox and Safari will be supported for some courses starting Fall 2008; more details to follow.
Further, you may want to investigate the following site, Are you ready to learn online, created and hosted by Cerro Coso College.
Online Math Orientation
Two different options are available to help you become familiar with taking Math online:
Available for all students, the Online Orientation requires that you have PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office) or the PowerPoint Viewer 2003(available here, no charge.)
Meet Saturday, August 23, 2008, 9:00 AM in the Center Theatre. This is for students that would like a live demonstration of how the class will work.
Course Offerings
The following courses are offered online. Click on the class to go to the Course Description page and to find contact information for your instructor.
Math 11 - Basic Mathematics
Math 54 - Mathematical Applications Math 55 - Elementary Algebra
Math 56 - Intermediate Algebra
Math 220 - Statistics
Created: February 23, 2006 @ 03:09 PM
Last Modified: July 31, 2008 @ 02:40 PM