MATH089: Fast Track Mathematics
Section: EM2     (eLearning)

About This Course

Semester and YearSpring 2013 / Nonstandard Dates: Mar 27, 2013 to May 8, 2013
(See "Getting Started" below for details about orientation)
Instructor(s)
Janine Termine   Email: terminej@bucks.edu
Phone: 215-968-8305
Course Credits
1 credits
Time Requirements
Plan a minimum of 6 - 9 hours per week for your coursework. While online learning courses provide flexibility in time, geography, and travel, the work required for successful completion is identical to that for the face-to-face course.   Your instructor may specify additional time requirements in the "Other information" field below or during your orientation.
Delivery Mode
eLearning:
Web-based course
Official College Course Description
The complete college course description can be viewed at:
Student Characteristics
Open to self-motivated, self-disciplined students who can handle college-level work and study independently.
Student Requirements
This course has the following requirements for students:
  • Other special requirements may apply. Consult "Other Information about the Section" for details.

Getting Started With This Course

Orientation(s)
Orientation for this course is REQUIRED.
Failure to participate in a REQUIRED orientation, as specified below, may jeopardize your grade.
Other

Your instructor will be handling orientation as indicated below.

Online

Your instructor will hold the orientation online using self-paced tools, email and/or discussions. (A self-paced orientation does NOT mean the entire course is self-paced.) You should plan to access your online course no later than the first day of the session. Failure to do so may jeopardize your grade.

Other Orientation Information
You will be sent information via your Bucks e-mail about a few days before the start of class on how to begin your course. Reading this information is mandatory in order to start the program. Please be prepared to purchase an Aleks code from the bookstore or from online at Aleks.com with a valid credit card. Your cost for access to the program Aleks will be about $30-$35.

You will not be able to purchase the code online without the Course Code which I will provide you. The course you are placed in is determined by your math placement score. If you have not taken the math placement test, you must do so before your Fast Track course starts.

If you need to speak to me before orientation, please feel free to contact me at...

Janine Termine terminej@bucks.edu 215-968-8130 F127

Accessing Your Course

Publisher's Website

This course will use a website developed by a textbook publisher. Specific details for accessing this website will be provided by your instructor.

Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials

While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the ISBN number available through the course's academic department where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore and our online bookstore, guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.

Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic department directly.

Click this link to see the book list for your course.

Other Information about the Course
The Fast Track mathematics program is designed for those students who feel the placement test results do not reflect their true mathematical ability and knowledge,and for those students who would like to refresh and strengthen their mathematical skills. Participation in this program could potentially allow you to complete your course of studies in mathematics in less time. If you are one of these students you are invited to take part in this program this semester.

You will have about six weeks to complete as much of the program as you can. Your placement will depend on a final assessment given in the program Aleks. You will have to come to campus to take this final assessment in a proctored environment. You will also be asked to sign a contract stating that you read and understand the requirements of the course.

Initial placement (or starting point) will be determined by your Bucks placement score.

If you need to contact me before the start of the class, email is best.

I look forward to working with you this semester.

terminej@bucks.edu