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Course Number: |
Math 10, Sections 6452 and 6454 |
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Course Name: |
College Algebra |
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Instructor: |
Michael McJilton |
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Class Password: |
Request Username
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Class Website: |
http://desertonline.net/classes/math10/mmcjilton/ |
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Course Description: |
This course focuses on solving problems using linear, quadratic and exponential models with an introduction to the concept of a function. Topics include solving and graphing linear, quadratic and exponential equations, systems of linear equations, rational exponents, root equations, quadratic inequalities, circles and applications. |
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Prerequisites: |
Math 40 - Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better. |
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General Description: This 16 week online course includes in-depth explorations of intermediate algebra topics and is equivalent to College of the Desert's Math 10 classes offered in the traditional classroom. The course is designed to help you acquire algebra skills in order to satisfy college level mathematics competencies. For the majority of students at this math level, a traditional course in College Algebra (Math 10) would provide a more complete learning experience than this online course. This is true because, the dynamics of personal interactions in the classroom environment between students/students and students/instructor are important to the learning process. This online course is primarily meant to serve those students who are otherwise unable to take the course in a classroom setting. Since this class is online, you will have the opportunity to work on assignments whenever you desire within the due dates. However, keep in mind that the same class taught in the traditional setting requires 4 hours of in-class participation and a minimum of 8 hours of study and homework time outside of class per week. This means that the average online math student will need to spend a minimum of 12 hours on the computer per week (a minimum of 1.5 hours per day, seven days a week) learning Math 10 topics. Your study skills, attitude, aptitude, and motivation will determine the amount of time you need to spend. Do not be surprised if you're spending 25 or more hours on this class each week. Many students grossly underestimate the amount of time that this online Math 10 course requires and therefore drop or fail. Math 10 online IS NOT EASIER then traditional Math 10 courses, NOR IS IT LESS TIME CONSUMING. In fact, IT IS MORE DIFFICULT since students in this online class do not have the direct benefit of lectures and discussions to the same extent that students in traditional classes do. The difficulty level of this online course is the cause for a higher percentage drop-out and failure rates. Therefore, if you are not both dedicated and disciplined, you will have a difficult time finding success in this class.
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Professor |
Michael McJilton |
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Office |
Diesel Mechanics (DM), Room E |
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Office Hours |
Posted on my office door or on my College of the Desert website (listed below) |
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Office Phone |
(760) 776 - 7314 |
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Math Office Fax |
(760) 773 - 2569 |
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Website |
I will typically be in my office during regular posted office hours if you want to speak to me by phone or come in for a visit. However, most communication will commonly be via email. Also, in addition to my regularly scheduled office hours, I will gladly meet with you by appointment.