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algebra_.docx· This is NOT a self-paced course. Your instructor has assigned deadlines for specific assignments as shown in the course schedule.
The class begins on July 24, 2017 and ends on September 15, 2017. Please use MATH-1314-TD067 with all correspondence regarding this course.
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Assignments and Course Schedule
Throughout this course, you will:
· Access the course frequently.
· Study the assigned chapters by following the Course Schedule and Lessons in Blackboard.
· Access the Course Content section in MyMathLab to complete your course work.
· Select from the additional resources that best fit your learning style for clarification and practice.
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5. MyMathLab : Help Me Solve and the Multimedia Library
5. Blackboard: Resources
. Submit assignments electronically in accordance to the schedule (see below).
Monitor your progress throughout the course by checking your grades periodically. You do this selecting the gradebook link in the course menu in MyMathLab . Your instructor will transfer your grades from MyMathLab to the Blackboard gradebook at the end of the semester. You can check your grade in Blackboard at the end of the semester by selecting My Grades in the blue course menu to the left.
Course Schedule
These dates are deadlines for the course. You may submit assignments and take exams early.
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Schedule of Assignments |
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Lesson |
Chapter(s) |
Assignments |
Due Dates |
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Preliminary Tasks |
Blackboard |
Complete Start here! Activities. |
7/30/17 |
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1 |
P, 1 |
Use Learning Activities in "Lesson" as a guide for mastering content. Complete Homework and Chapter Quiz in MyMathLab . Complete Chapters P and 1 Application in Blackboard. |
8/6/17 |
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2 |
2 |
Use Learning Activities in "Lesson" as a guide for mastering content. Complete Homework and Chapter Quiz in MyMathLab . Complete Chapter 2 Application in Blackboard. |
8/13/17 |
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3 |
3 |
Use Learning Activities in "Lesson" as a guide for mastering content. Complete Homework and Chapter Quiz in MyMathLab . Complete Chapter 3 Application in Blackboard. |
8/20/17 |
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Exam 1 in MyMathLab |
8/20/17 |
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4 |
4 |
Use Learning Activities in "Lesson" as a guide for mastering content. Complete Homework and Chapter Quiz in MyMathLab . Complete Chapter 4 Application in Blackboard. |
8/27/17 |
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5 |
5, 6 |
Use Learning Activities in "Lesson" as a guide for mastering content. Complete Homework and Chapter Quiz in MyMathLab . Complete Chapters 5 and 6 Application in Blackboard. |
9/3/17 |
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Exam 2 in MyMathLab |
9/3/17 |
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6 |
8 |
Use Learning Activities in "Lesson" as a guide for mastering content. Complete Homework in MyMathLab . |
9/10/17 |
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Final Exam MyMathLab |
9/15/17 |
Copyright Notice: Materials used in connection with the course may be subject to copyright protection.
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Exam Information
Your exams will be available in MyMathLab . To take an exam:
· Log into MyMathLab and access this course.
· Select "Course Content" in the menu.
· Select the exam.
. The time limit is two hours and the exam will close at the end of the time.
. The exam may be accessed only one time.
. You may use your Central Texas College formula book and calculator. A cell phone calculator may NOT be used.
. You are expected to take exams by yourself, using only the resources listed above.
NOTE: Please contact your professor if you have any technical difficulties.
Failure to comply with these procedures may result in a grade of "F" and be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion.
You will take three exams as described in the table below.
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Your Course Exams |
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Exam |
Chapters Covered |
Number of Questions |
References Allowed |
Time Limit |
Dates |
Location |
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Exam 1 |
P, 1, 2, & 3 |
20 |
Formula book and Calculator |
2 hours |
8/20/17 |
MyMathLab |
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Exam 2 |
4, 5, & 6 |
20 |
Formula book and Calculator |
2 hours |
9/3/17 |
MyMathLab |
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Final |
P, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 8 |
25 |
Formula book and Calculator |
2 hours |
9/15/17 |
MyMathLab |
* To pass this course you must have a passing overall score AND your grade on the final exam must be at least a 50%.
How should I prepare? There is a list of practice problems that is accessible in MyMathLab from the Exam page under Course Contents. The problems listed there are in the book, and answers to selected problems are in the back of the book. Practice quizzes are another option for additional review. For hints on preparing to take exams as well as study tips and other useful information, be sure to view the Orientation at the Central Texas College Distance Learning website at http://online.ctcd.edu/orientation.cfm
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Course Grade
This is what you are graded on:
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Grade Components |
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Component |
Possible Points |
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MyMathLab Homework |
250 points |
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Chapter Applications |
50 points |
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Chapter Quizzes |
300 points |
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Exam 1 |
100 points |
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Exam 2 |
100 points |
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Final Exam |
200 points |
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Optional Extra Credit |
25 points |
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Total |
1000 points (1025 with extra credit) |
Grades from MyMathLab will be transferred to Blackboard at the end of the term.
This is how your course grade will be determined:
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Course Grade Calculation |
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Grade |
A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
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Points |
900-1000 and 50% on the Final Exam |
800-899 and 50% on the Final Exam |
700-799 and 50% on the Final Exam |
600-699 and 50% on the Final Exam |
0-599 or score less than 50% on the Final Exam |
