Welcome to College Algebra! This sheet will tell you about the course, including subject matter, homework, quizzes, exams and term grade. Almost all of your questions about the course can be answered by reading this handout. If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to ask for clarification. Good Luck!!!

This course includes sets, complex numbers, polynomial equations, inequalities, functions, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and matrices. Examples will come from a variety of areas. The teaching process will emphasize concepts, problem solving and critical thinking.

Optional Textbook: College Algebra by Beecher, Penna & Bittinger, 2nd Edition, Boston: Addison Wesley Publishing Co. 2005.

Online students must have a valid e-mail address to register for computer software. All work is done through the internet, so you need internet access. If you do not have access to the internet, you may use the computers in the math lab. You must also have a back-up plan in case something goes wrong with your computer.

Your term grade will be determined according to the following distribution:

Please note that I will be checking in on your progress weekly. This includes checking the time you are spending in each section, the homework you have completed, and the exam status.

Homework will be assigned for each section. The homework assignments will be available for several days. The calendar included in our course website is a useful tool for keeping you up-to-date on the latest assignments. The homework due dates can be found in MyMathLab under Course Information. Your two lowest homework grades will be dropped.