MTH 55 - Intermediate Algebra

Instructor: Milton Rube

Email Instructor mrube@chabotcollege.edu

Instructor phone:  510-723-6883

Course Description

Concepts involving complex numbers, quadratic equations, parabolas and circles, functions and their graphs, systems of equations, rational exponents, radical equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations.

This class begins August 17th and ends December 19th

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

On-Campus Meetings

Students will meet on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:35 p.m., in Room 1820. 

The first meeting will include an orientation for the online portion of the class.

How This Class Operates

This is not a self-paced class; there are due dates throughout the semester that you are expected to meet, just like in a traditional, face-to-face class.

This Class is 50% online. The times listed in the schedule are mandatory ON-CAMPUS class sessions. The on-line content is provided via the www.coursecompass.com website and uses MYMATHLAB. Online content includes online homework, quizzes and study aides. This requires the purchase of online access code either bundled with textbook at the bookstore or online via credit card. Make sure to get the text bundled with MYMATHLAB (not MathXL that other sections are using).

The majority of the grade is based on IN-CLASS tests. This is NOT self-paced. Since the class meets only half as often as a regular Math 55 you will need to work twice as much on your own! This section is intended for students who are generally competent in mathematics, have a good foundation in elementary algebra and can study on-line and meet the necessary deadlines.

The MYMATHLAB course ID will be provided the first class session. Adds will be given only on a space available basis to students who attend the first class session.

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

Also note that this class does NOT use Chabot's "Blackboard".

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