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Class information

MTH60 Introductory Algebra- 1st Term

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  • CRN: 30088
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From June 23 through August 16, 2025, Laura Smoyer

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Open educational resources (OER)

The following free or inexpensive materials are used for this class:

Details about this class

I HIGHLY recommend purchasing the "MTH 60 Course Packet" from the 不良研究所 Bookstore to help support your learning. The packet costs about $17. To order, click on the "textbook" link in the course information, or go to the Bookstore from the My不良研究所 homepage.

The packet is 127 pages and includes the complete Video Lecture Outlines along with other important information such as the Course Calendar and Assignment Overview and WeBWork tips.  Having a printed copy of the Video Lecture Outlines is very helpful to notetaking and practicing the material in Algebra.  For most students, writing the process out by hand is an essential step to mastering Algebra.  Purchasing this packet is a great option because you do not need to print at home.

Here is a link to the from fall term. This will be updated for summer.

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Proctored Exams: Proctored exams are one of the many assessment tools used in math courses to assess student learning. For online sections, exams are primarily proctored virtually by the instructor in Zoom on dates/times scheduled by the instructor. 

The exams for this class will be proctored virtually by me (your instructor) on the following dates and times via Zoom:

  • Midterm: Thursday, July 17, 2:00 - 4:30
  • Final Exam:  Thursday, August 14, 2:00 - 4:30

To have your exam proctored virtually, you must fully read and understand the and meet the technology/environment requirements; technology support will not be provided on exam day. Virtual proctoring was designed and piloted in collaboration between Math, Online Learning, and the Testing Center. 

If you do not meet the requirements for virtually proctored exams, prefer to take your exams in-person, and/or have an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact me as soon as possible. Alternative testing arrangements can be made for virtual or in-person proctoring at a testing center given adequate notice and depending on testing center capacity and availability. Scheduling appointments with a testing center and communicating with the instructor is the responsibility of the student, as well as paying any associated fees with using a non-不良研究所 testing center. 

If you have accommodations through Accessible Ed & Disability Resources at 不良研究所, please contact me so we can discuss your specific accommodations and how I can best support you. 

If you have any questions or concerns about proctored exams, please feel free to contact me.

 

Technology

You need to have computer and internet access at least several times per week. You will need to make sure to have the following (further details/instructions are given during the first week):

  • a PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader) to read the PDF handouts,
  • a way to print or electronically annotate PDF files for your written assignments,
  • a way to view YouTube videos,
  • familiarity with file management, email, and uploading documents.

Electronically submitted work will be printed and completed by hand, scanned, and uploaded to D2L, or electronically annotated and uploaded to D2L. There are other possible options for submitting your work. Please contact your instructor if you would like to use an alternate method of submission.

Online ORCCA/YouTube videos are the foundation for the lecture portion of the class.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at 不良研究所, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.