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 1^st .

For technical support: 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/

Pre-Algebra

Mat 060-076

3 Credit Hours

(June 1 – August 9)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course furthers the study of fractions and mixed numbers.  Also included are vocabulary, operations and applications of ratio, proportion, percent, area, perimeter, US and metric measures, integers, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and the solution of basic first-degree equations.

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Kristine M. Gauss

Phone

(303) 360-4719 ext. 5456

E-mail

Kristine.gauss@ccaurora.edu

Fax

none

Mailbox Location

CTC Classroom Building 208

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):

Prealgebra, Fourth Edition

Authors:  Lial, Hestwood

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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

·         You can find detailed information on hardware/software support and information on the Technical issues page.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

Go to Blackboard Vista and read the Welcome Letter.  This letter will tell you everything you need to do to get started in the course.  Please realize that this class is basically an independent study course.  You are to read the textbook and work through the examples to learn the material. I will be available to answer questions or clarify ideas.  There are deadlines for each assignment; this is not a self-paced class.

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

Not Applicable

OTHER INFORMATION:

I check e-mail 2-3 times a day.  If you are having trouble, please send me an e-mail and I will usually respond within 12 hours.