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Baker College Online

Introductory Algebra, Math 111

 

Course Description (from the College):

Covers the basic elements of algebra. Included are real numbers (integers, rational, and irrational numbers), linear graphing, variable expressions, linear equations, polynomial operations and factoring, systems of equations, and quadratic equations.

Prerequisite(s): MTH099E, or Placement Exam. Co-requisite(s): None. 


 

Syllabus -- in pdf format

 

Important Dates
Classes Begin -- Thursday, January 9th
Classes End -- Wednesday, February 19th

see syllabus for a more detailed schedule

 

Email List -- see Blackboard

 

Grade Calculator -- javascript online grade calculator

Opening Announcement:
(Warning: You must be logged into the course for the links to work!)

Class,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Math 111 Introductory Algebra!

My name is Betsy McCall, and I will be your instructor for this course.  I hope that by the time we have gotten to the end of the course, we'll have had the opportunity to get to know each other, and just maybe, enjoy the process a little...

You should take some time now to get acquainted with the course and do some initial reconnaissance as to what you will be expected to do each day and each week while we are together.  Below is a checklist of places to explore.

Read syllabus!   Read the syllabus! The syllabus contains a number of important things you should know such as how to get a hold of me, the assignments for the course and schedule, and a number of important policies like late policies, participation policies, and more.  Follow the link here, or click on Course Information to your left.

say hello!  Say 'Hello'! Introduce yourself to me and your classmates in the Introduction Thread in the Discussion Board area.  The Discussion Board link is also to your left.

What's happenign this week?  Check out the Week One Seminar information for what assignments you'll be responsible for turning in this week.  You can find it through the Seminars link on your left.  This is where all the assignments will be listed for each week of the course, and the new assignments will open up every Thursday.  This is a fast paced course, and the first submission is usually due in the first couple days, so don't delay!

Build a homepage!  Create your homepage!  Personalize your classroom experience and network with your peers.  This exercise is optional, but it's a great chance to explore Blackboard.  Build your Homepage by clicking on Course Tools on your left.  And when you are done, click on Communication  -> Roster -> View All -> Your Name to see how others will see it.  If you know HTML, you can spice it up! :)

Get in touch!  Get Feedback! Check out the Feedback link for your Private Feedback Group (PFG).  You should use this to communicate with me about your grades and any other course related matter inside the course.  Your Weekly Feedback will be posted here as well.  If you have a question you don't want posted in the public threads, leave it in your PFG.  If you call me or email me, we can document the communication here for future reference.  I've left everyone a personal welcome note as well.

Resources  Find course resources!  Even more resources are available to you in the course and you should check them out.  Some of them include External Links for useful websites, and Online Tutoring.  Your grades can be found under Student Tools.  Take the time to find out where everything is now so you won't have to spend so much time looking for it later.

Relax!!  Relax!!  Nothing makes math harder than stressing out!  Find a comfy place to work for the next six weeks, relatively free of distractions, and remind yourself: You Can Do It!  Good luck!

See you in the Discussions!!

 


 

Links

Graph Paper in PDF
GraphCalc.com
TI-84 Help Tutorial
Equation Editor Installation Tutorial
Purple Math
Math Anxiety
Blackboard Equation Editor mini-tutorial (pptx)
 

More found under External Links inside the course

 

 
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Last updated: 2009 December 3rd