This course is a functional approach to algebra
that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis will be
placed on the study of functions, and their graphs, inequalities, and
linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial,
exponential, and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be
included.
Textbooks
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Other Requirements
Calculator
Students will need a graphing calculator for the course.
Course Structure
Math 1111 is comprised of fifteen
lessons designed to be taught during a 15-week semester. Those fifteen
lessons are:
There are 23 online
quizzes, an onsite proctored written midterm, an onsite proctored
comprehensive final exam required for this course. Students are required
to participate in weekly online discussions.
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be
able to:
Technical Requirements
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A PC running Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, or a Macintosh
(iMac/PowerMac/PowerPC)
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A Sound card with speakers or headphones
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A VGA (or equivalent) or better monitor
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Internet access at a speed of 28.8k or better
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Java and a Java enabled Web browser: Netscape 4.x,
Internet Explorer 5.0, or newer
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Virus protection software. See ZDNet 's Virus
Resource Page for suggestions
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Macromedia Flash Plug-in
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Microsoft Word 98
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WebEQ Viewer a free plug-in which displays
equations and other mathematical expressions to your computer monitor
using a cross-platform, webpage mark-up language called MathML.
