MATH 021 - College Algebra I

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 140677
Satisfies: General Education - Quantification Courses (GQ)

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013

Course Description

Quadratic equations; equations in quadratic form; word problems; graphing; algebraic fractions; negative and rational exponents; radicals.

Prerequisites

MATH 004 or satisfactory performance on the mathematics FTCAP examination

Proctored Exam Information

Exam Weeks:

• 6/23/2013 - 6/30/2013
• 8/3/2013 - 8/7/2013

Costs and Fees

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This course will be included in your semester bill.

Remarks

The mandatory text which is required for the course is: "Intermediate Algebra, 2nd edition" published by McGraw-Hill, 2010. Authors: Julie Miller, Molly O'Neill, and Nancy Hyde. The hard copy ISBN: 9780077332112 may be purchased from a vendor of your choice. Access to one-semester subscription of ALEKS combined with access to the eBook can be purchased through ALEKS (www.aleks.com) using the course code and instructions found in the Orientation materials. The price is $80 in total. This option is much less expensive than buying the book and the code separately. If you choose this option, please wait to make your purchase until the first day of class, as the course code for ALEKS will be provided in ANGEL when the semester starts. For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.  

Schedule This Course

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Material Requirements

Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
Wacom - Bamboo USB Tablet with Cordless Pen (optional)				Students Choice
Intermediate Algebra (optional)	2nd	Miller, Julie	9780077332112	Students Choice

Technical Requirements

Requires: The Wacom - Bamboo USB tablet with cordless pen is optional and can be used for math tutoring and interacting with the instructor in live web conferencing sessions if necessary, but you are not required to complete any of the coursework with it. Microphone and speaker may be required for attending live web conferences.

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Software Requirements

Requires: The instructor will create assignments and track homework progress through ALEKS (http://www.aleks.com).

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