MATD 0370: Elementary Algebra
Fall 2006 - Course Synonym 41942 (Section 080)
August 28, 2006 - December 17, 2006
Distance Learning section (internet-based)
Welcome to the website for my distance learning Elementary Algebra course.
(I recently updated the look of this site, but haven't made any serious changes in content. Once the semester starts, the site will not change.)
(I suggest you bookmark this page)
Special Notice: You no longer have to send in the cellophane wrapper from your textbook, but you will have to enter a validation number when asked for it. Go here for the details.
Quickstart:
Start by reading these and following the instructions. Come back here
and check the other links later to find where things are.
- Getting started - Read this before
you register for this course. This page walks you through preparing
to take this course, getting registered, and getting started with
the class.
- Course policies - Information on grading,
submitting work, contacting me, installing and using the software,
and academic policies. (Be sure to read through both Page
1 and Page 2.)
Before the semester begins:
- Getting started - Read this before
you register for this course. This page walks you through preparing
to take this course, getting registered, and getting started with the
class.
- Advising - Is this the right class for
you? Find out before you spend the money.
- How to register - Go here if you have
read the sections above and are ready to learn how to register for this
class.
- Orientation - Before you buy
your course materials, read all of the above information and then go
here for online orientation information. Deadline: First day of
class (August 28, 2006)
After the semester has started:
- Course policies - Information on grading,
submitting work, contacting me, installing and using the software, and
academic policies.
- Schedule - All class deadlines, including
the testing schedule and information on the lessons you must complete
to stay on schedule for the course.
- Handouts - This includes printable versions
of several informational handouts, test reviews, and course supplements.
- Homework/Test review - The homework assignments
are posted here, as well as review sheets for all of the tests.
- Blackboard (Discussion groups/grades)
- Go here to log in to Blackboard and check your grades or participate
in an online discussion group on the course. For instructions on how
to use Blackboard, go here.
- Help/FAQ - If you are having problems with
the course or the software, start looking for help here.
If you have other questions or concerns not covered in the pages above,
please feel free to email me.
