Please Read Carefully:
This course is being offered using Blackboard Vista as the Learning Management System. If you have never used Blackboard vista before, please visit the orientation site.  http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

You will access your CCA Blackboard Vista course at http://online.ccaurora.edu

Note:  You will not be able to access your course until the start date, June 2^nd.

New this semester: A support desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with setting up your computer and solving problems. http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/helpdesk/

Survey of Algebra

Mat 106 376 (Online)

4 Credit Hours

(June 2 to Aug 9)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course emphasizes problem solving with further study of equations, slope, inequalities, systems of equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, rational expressions, rational exponents, radical expressions, graphing and applications.  A graphing calculator or equivalent software may be utilized for tests and quizzes

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Sterling Townsend

Phone

303-360-4719 extension 5492

E-mail

sterling.townsend@ccaurora.edu

Fax

Mailbox Location

C-210 of the classroom building

Other

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

·        Send/receive mail

·        Download files to your computer and then open them

·        Basic word processing skills 

·        Experience with the Blackboard Vista tool or having read the orientation guide at http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK(S):

Intermediate Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/McGinnis.

Addison/Wesley

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Calculator:  The graphing calculator TI83 or TI84.  One may be rented from the math department or you may purchase one on your own

REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

·        Supported Web-browser

·        Supported version of Java

·        To confirm your software is supported, run the Browser Check at http://online.ccaurora.edu

HOW TO GET STARTED:

Go to the website at http://online.ccaurora.edu , log in and explore each link in the homepage.  Be sure to introduce yourself to your classmates in the Introductions, Discussion Group.

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

No orientation will be held.

OTHER INFORMATION: