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Math
1306 - CRN 10162
Fall 2009
(last updated: Aug. 24, 2009)
· You MUST register for this course in MyMathLab by the end of the second week of classes. You may register and purchase an access code at www.coursecompass.com using course ID becerra90702. The UHD zip code is77002.
Then you should register for the new and free UHD MyMathLab Math Portal. This website has been set up to aid you in the use of the many technology resources available for your math course and textbook.
· If you used MyMathLab for MATH 1305 or MATH 1306 and used the same book, you do not need to purchase another access code. Click here to learn how to register for this course with MyMathLab for free, and then click here to learn how to register for free for the UHD Math Portal
· If you attend one of the three Algebra Review Sessions to be held in the Math Lab (N925) on Wednesday (8-26) from 1-2:15 pm, Thursday (8-27) from 3:30-4:45 pm or Saturday (8-29) from 12-1:15 pm, then you will have 10 points added to your score on the Algebra Review assignment in MML.
Course Information
· Daily Journal Here you will find a brief summary of each class meeting, suggested homework assignments and other course information.
· Math Lab Hours Free tutoring is available on a walk-in basis in the Math Lab (N925).
· Academic Computing Lab Hours You can access MyMathLab in any of the UHD academic labs (S800, C300, B200).
· FREE GraphCalc Graphing Calculator for Windows Click the "Regular Users" GraphCalc.exe link, then click "Run" (you may have to click "Run" twice) to install.
·
Wolfram Alpha This is a free internet based
computational knowledge engine; there is nothing to download. It offers many
features found on graphing calculators and computer algebra systems.
·
Dr. Ongard's College Algebra
web page Here you will find easy-to-use applets to
graph a function, tabulate a function, and fit a model (linear, quadratic,
cubic, logistic) to a data set.
MyMathLab Instructions
· MyMathLab Registration here are instructions on how to register.
· MyMathLab Alternate Log-in here is an alternate log-in site to use if for some reason you cant login into www.coursecompass.com or you experience slowness while doing your homework there.
· Instructions to Enroll in Another Course That Uses the Same Textbook in MyMathLab here are instructions on how to enroll in another course that you used MyMathLab in.
· Instructions for Registering on the UHD Math Portal here are instructions on how to register at the UHD Math Portal. You must register in MyMathLab first, and then in the portal.
Some
Instructions for Dr. Ongards Applets
Select one of the following links for step-by-step instructions on using the tool on Dr. Ongard's web page.
· Tabulate a Function to Estimate a Solution to an Equation
Additional OnLine Resources
· CourseCompass Here
is the link to purchase a Student Access Code online for MyMathLab
you will need the course ID from your instructor to begin your purchase
order.
· UHD
Algebra Student Web Page This UHD web site has many helpful
resources and links to help you be successful in your math course.
· Algebra.help:
This web site has features to learn or refresh old algebra skills, calculators
that show you how to solve problems step-by-step, and interactive worksheets to
test your skills.
· Guidelines For
Success in Mathematics: Here is some general advice for
achieving success in mathematics courses.