Math 1113 PreCalculus (Online) -
Course Information
(Please
read carefully and check back often. Newer postings
are at the bottom of the page.)
Hi, (1)
Welcome to Math 1113 PreCalculus Online at East Georgia
College!
I'm sending a quick message to make sure you know
that you will be required to take yourMIDTERMandFINAL
EXAMin a proctored setting.
HonorLock
is an option where you don't have to come to campus to take
your tests.There is an additional fee if you use the HonorLock
service.
If you do not wish to participate in remote proctored exams, you
may notify your faculty member at least a week prior to the date
of the exam
and schedule to take the exam at the ACE from one of the three
EGSC campuses. The exam must be taken during the same period of
time as
the remote proctored exam. If you do wish to participate in
remote proctored exams, you must sign and return a consent
approval on the
D2L class site to your faculty member prior to the first
proctored exam date.
You need to have taken Math 1111 College
Algebra and made at least a "C" grades BEFORE you can take
this course.
I have 3 additional chapter tests scheduled that will be done
online with MyMathLab.
I will be sending several emails very soon about the course as the
semester starts.
For now here is a quick list of things you should do this first
week of class:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. GET enrolled into MyLab Math
(MYMATHLAB) (more emails will follow about this!) MyLab Math is required for this course. Since the eText is
included in MyLab Math, the hardcover and loose-leaf textbooks are
optional.
This course is using inclusive access. Therefore, you do not need
to purchase a MyLab Math access code from the bookstore or online
from Pearson! However, if you choose to purchase your own access
code, you may opt out of the inclusive access option.
To enroll in your section in MyLab Math, please follow these
steps.
1. Log in to D2L/Brightspace. Chrome is a good browser to use.
2. Select your course in D2L.
3. Select “Enter MyLab Math” module. Then select “Pearson Course
Materials” module.
4. Select “Open MyLab & Mastering” at top of screen.
5. You will now have access to MyLab Math (MyMathLab).
2. Download and read the syllabus carefully. Print a
copy and keep it close to hand. (It can be found on D2L) 3. Take the syllabus quiz (Check your CatMail email for a
link). You must score an 100 on this quiz (Keep taking it
until you do!) 4. Start viewing the class video lectures and begin working
on the first section of homework.
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PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL (CatMail) FREQUENTLY!
This is the primary way I will be
communicating with you in the course.
Please email me at kbarrs@ega.edu. You should include your
first and last name and what course you are in.
I will respond with 24 hours during the week and 48 hours during
the weekends and holidays.
Contact me if you have any questions.
Mr. Barrs
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Subject: Math 1113 online course format? (2)
Students,
Are you sure about taking this course in a online format?
Please take a minute or two to read the following information as
we start the semester.
More emails are to follow. Contact me if you have questions!
(My email:kbarrs@ega.edu)
Stay tuned!
Mr. Barrs
Subject: Math 1113 online beginning info (3)
Students,
Let me first mention that drop/add goes on the first 3 days of the
semester. After reading this info you may decide to not take this
course in a online format.
You can change your schedule these first 3 days. Consider the
following questions:
1-Do you have several hours a week (probably daily) to study in
front of a computer for this course? 2-Are you comfortable with technology? 3-Is a web-delivered format compatible with your learning
style? 4-Are you a self motivated learner?
If you have problems with these 4 questions this course may not be
for you. Contact me if you have questions!(My
email: kbarrs@ega.edu)
Please don't make the mistake that this course is "easy" or any
different because its online! I assure you this is the same
course that's taught every
semester its just in an online format! In designing the course I
basically translated my "in class format" to an "online format". I
would like to mention though
that I think there are many advantages to taking the course in a
"online" format. I will discuss these advantages at a later time.
I'm writing this information to try to answer most of the
questions I've been getting recently about the course. Hopefully
this will answer most of the questions
you may have. I'll try not to ramble and keep the message short
but understand there are some very important things to discuss as
the semester starts!
I'll be sending emails throughout the semester.BE
SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL VERY OFTEN! I suggest
checking it daily maybe several times a day.
I won't send out emails everyday necessarily but you'll get other
emails relating to being a student at East Georgia College.
Okay here we go! Yes some of this
information will be repeated!
1) GET enrolled into MyLab
Math (MYMATHLAB) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
2) You will have 3 regular tests during the semester which will be
done on MyMathLab.You will be required to
take your MIDTERM and FINAL EXAM for the
course in a proctored setting.You may
have to come to campus to take these 2 tests. The test dates are
on the course calendar. If you can't come to campus
to take the testsYOU
NEED TO CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.(My
email: kbarrs@ega.edu)
I highly recommend visiting the tutorial center on
campus if you have problems with the course.
3) The TI-83/84 graphing calculator is required for the course. No
unauthorized material may be stored in a calculator. Your
calculator memory should be empty.
NO CELL PHONESused as calculators! You
can get by with a scientific calculator but all the instruction I
give in class will be based on the TI-83/84.
Other emails will follow.
Mr. Barrs First day of class. (THERE IS A LOT TO READ
HERE!) READ CAREFULLY! (4)
There are several "parts" of the course you need to get familiar
with as soon as possible:
Go to the main EGC website: http://www.ega.eduand
find the icon (myEGSC) to get started. Login to (myEGSC)
and find this info on the website that follows.
1)Webmail (Catmail) icon.
-This is where you can check your email or you can use any other
email software to do this.
2)GaView D2L site icon.
-This is the main way you enter into the course. Look for our
course in a list after you login. It should look something like
this:
"Pre-Calculus Section W Spring 20XX". You check your grades
here too.
You will find the following information when you login to GaView
D2L and check the homepage of the course.
3)Course Calendar link.
This is a day by day calendar of the course.PLEASE
CHECK THIS OFTEN! I suggest checking this every time you
login into GaView D2L.
I will be updating thisVERY FREQUENTLYduring
the semester! This should help you to stay current and up to date
with the course.
Note: This isnotthe
calendar that's built into GaView D2L.
4)Course Information link. This
is where ALL the basic information about the course will be
located. This should include any information that I send to you.
5)Course Syllabus link. This is
where your course syllabus isALWAYSlocated.I recommend you print it and keep one copy
available somewhere.
Of course you shouldREAD THIS VERY CAREFULLY
AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE INFO ON THE SYLLABUS!
6)Course website link. This
is where you go to get instruction in the course. Classvideosandnotesare
located here as well as other information.
This contains a lot of information relating to the course. PleaseREAD
THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY!This is the
site you will visit most often as you go t
hrough the course during the semester.
7)MyMathLab link. This is a link
to the MyMathLab website. This is where you will be doing your
homework problems and doing practice tests.
Also your current homework grade will be located here 24/7.
Note: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
LEARN HOW TO USE MYMATHLAB.
If you have questions you can contact me. You
can start the homework and go back to it at a later time. Also you
can do the problems as many times
as you like until you get them right! Another advantage of the
course. Just make sure you make the due date for the homework!
Note these links will also be on the MyMathLab class site.
Mr. Barrs
Students, (5)
Once you get familiar with the "basics' of the course I want you
to start the course by viewing the first video lecture (Section
4.1). Be sure to find a quiet place to do this every time. MAKE SURE TO TAKE NOTES WHILE YOU WATCH THE VIDEOSlike
you would if you went to a classroom! This is where I believe most
of the learning happens in the
course as well as doing theHOMEWORKproblems!
You can print the basic class notes from the class website or just
start with a blank sheet of paper it's up to you how
you want to do this. Be sure to keep a organized notebook with
your class notes in it. You may want to use head phones when
viewing the videos if necessary.
You of course can view the video lectures as many times as you
want and they are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
This is what I consider a great advantage over the traditional "in
class" format for this course!
To get to the videos fromD2Lclick
on the "Course Website" link.
Here is a quick picture to see this.
To get to the videos fromMyMathLab
click on the "Course Website" link or the "Course Videos"
link.
Here is a quick picture to see this.
Note:You should
also view the section material in the textbook also to get a
complete understanding of the material.
Remember the textbook is online within the MyMathLab website or in
addition to the MyMathLab passcode you can purchase
a textbook in the bookstore. The textbook online is listed under
the "Chapter Contents" icon on the left side.
After you feel comfortable with this first section then you should
go ahead and start the homework problems on MyMathLab.
Note: there is a due date for the homework. It is
posted on MyMathLab and you will see it when you start the
homework.
Please be careful the course will go by faster than you may
think. DON'T
PROCRASTINATE!
BE SURE TO WORK IN THE COURSE VERY REGULARLY! I
suggest you work on the courseDAILY!
PLEASE BE SURE TO GET HELP WITH THE COURSE AS SOON AS YOU NEED
IT.
Don't put off getting help because you will get behind in the
class.
Here is the tutoring contact information for the semester:
There is also help on the MyMathLab website.
FREE Tutoring EGSC ACE Center (Statesboro HWY 301)-Call
912-623-2400 to get the schedule. FREE Tutoring EGSC ACE Center (Swainsboro Campus)- Call
478-289-2151 to get the schedule. FREE Tutoring EGSC ACE Center (Augusta Campus)
- Call 706-729-2246 to get the
schedule.