Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Mathematical Applications
MTH116
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or higher in MTH090 or appropriate mathematics placement score is required.
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.
   
Instructor:
 Kim Ricketts
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 kricketts@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5331
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course provides practical applications of mathematics and includes selected topics from consumer math and algebra.  Some topics included are integers, percent, interest, ratio and proportion, metric system, probability, linear equations, and problem solving.  This is a course designed for students seeking linkage with Wallace State and does not meet the general core requirements for mathematics.
 

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
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 must come to campus to take five 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: Mathematics, Its Power and Utility; 9th Edition; 2006
Karl J. Smith, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
 
Software Requirements:   Instructor-made DVDs will be provided for extra instruction on special topics from MTH 116. These are available to students using Blackboard and high-speed internet access or via DVD checkout from the campus library.
 

Testing done on Blackboard will require a proctor password. This is obtainable through our Testing Center only. Therefore, testing will be administered exclusively in the Testing Center.

 

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 Kim Ricketts,  the course instructor, at 256-331-5331 or kricketts@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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