Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Intermediate College Algebra
MTH100
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or higher in MTH098 or MTH092 or appropriate mathematics placement score is required.
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.

Students should contact Mrs. Watson
prior to the end of the first week of classes.

Instructor:
 Sharon Watson
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 sberrian@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-6253 or 5479
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course provides a study of algebraic techniques such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, and operations with exponents and radicals.  Functions and relations are introduced and graphed with special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions.  This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematic in the AA or AS degree programs.
 

Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0 and MyMathLab software
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
A word processing software program such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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Going to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take five exams during the semester.  Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for all exams. Proctoring arrangements for all exams should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
 
Special Attendance Requirements : Students will need to come to campus to complete five course exams.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbooks: No textbook is required.
 
 
Software Requirements:  Students are required to purchase MyMathLab Student Access Code for use with MyMathLab software.  MacIntosh computers will not support this software, therefore students must use a computer with Windows software.  High speed internet service is recommended. 
 
Students will need to type, print and save documents in Microsoft Word (.doc) format.  Students may use Writer to complete course assignments.  Writer is the word processing software program available for FREE download from OpenOffice.org.

Recommended Supplies:  Any scientific (non-graphing) calculator will be adequate for this course.
128 MB Flash Drive  is also recommended.  Flash drive will be used to store assignments until they are submitted in Blackboard.
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Sharon Watson, the course instructor, at 256-331-6253 or256-331-5479 or email at sberrian@nwscc.edu.

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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