Welcome to MTH 132 Online 
MTH 132 Precalculus will be offered during the Summer II session, 2009. Go to Online Services for dates and to register.
Instructor: Kathleen Almy
Important Notes about this course:
Just added: Course Syllabus
This course will use MyMathLab for instruction. Read below for more information.
The book is not required. An access code ($65) is required.
If you want to purchase a book, purchase one used through Half.com or Amazon.com to save money.
Book information: Precalculus: Graphs and Models, 4th ed, Bittinger, Beecher, Ellenbogen, Penna
Campus visits are required to take tests. Photo ID is required.
A graphing calculator is required. A TI-83 or 84 Plus is recommended.
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If you think this is a good option for you, register in Online Services. After your register, email me for login instructions: kalmy@ednet.rvc.cc.il.us
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How will the course work?
Once you email, I'll send you the course ID for www.coursecompass.com. You can buy the access code online for $65 or at the college bookstore.
Learning the material: In the CourseCompass system is an interactive multimedia textbook. You'll read it and watch videos of an instructor working through examples. There will be chances for you to practice, like in a face to face course, and other tools like interactive animations to help you with the content.
Each week, I'll post information to CourseCompass about what we're doing that week, tips and hints, and upcoming test dates.
Homework: Your homework will be in the MyMathLab section of CourseCompass. You'll have online homework that instantly gives you feedback and lets you rework the problems until they're correct. There are many help aids if you get stuck.
You'll come to campus once a week to test.
I'll be available online or by phone for help. I'll have set office hours online as well. Our syllabus will have more information on how to reach me.
Here is a screen cap of the system, CourseCompass:
What the multimedia book looks like (notice videos and animations available):
What the homework system (MyMathLab) looks like:
