MATH101: Mathematical Concepts I
Section: E31     (eLearning)

About This Course

Semester and YearSummer I 2013 / (12 weeks): May 28, 2013 to Aug 15, 2013
(See "Getting Started" below for details about orientation)
Instructor(s)
Janine Termine   Email: terminej@bucks.edu
Phone: 215-968-8305
Course Credits
3 credits
Time Requirements
Plan a minimum of 7 - 10 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:
  • Read the important instructor supplied information located at the end of this document
  • 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.
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

Welcome To Your eLearning Course

Math 101; Instructor: Janine Termine

E-mail: terminej@bucks.edu

Office: Founders 127

Orientation for this course will be delivered through Videos on the instructor's website. Please check your Bucks e-mail account a few days before classes start with directions for your Orientation. Once you are familiar with your responsibilities of the course, you will be asked to register in MyLab & Mastering. MyLab & Mastering is the platform that we will be using for this course, NOT Canvas.

Once you are registered and log into MyLab & Mastering, there will be an Orientation Quiz that you must take in order to proceed with any of your homeworks. How to find the quiz will be included in the Orientation video and syllabus.

You can purchase your text book from the bookstore before orientation and that way you will have the required code to register in MyLab & Mastering. Do not purchase a "used textbook" from any website. You will need the MyLab & Mastering code that comes with the purchase of a "new" textbook. This code has a separate value of over $85. I believe a new text and code will cost you about $100.

Sincerely, Janine Termine

Email: terminej@bucks.edu

Website: http://www.bucks.edu/~terminej/index.html

Instructor's Welcome Page
Your instructor's detailed information page (referred to as a "welcome page") is:

http://www.bucks.edu/~terminej/index.html

Accessing Your Course

MyLab / Mastering

Your course is using MyLab / Mastering by Pearson, which requires the purchase of an access code. This code is usually packaged with a new textbook, but may also be purchased separately from the MyLab / Mastering website if it is not included with your book.

Information about MyLab / Mastering can be found at http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com. Please check the Systems Requirements page to verify your computer compatibility.

Your instructor will provide an additional course code you will need to access your specific course.

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

Welcome To Your eLearning Course

Math 101; Instructor: Janine Termine

E-mail: terminej@bucks.edu

Office: Founders 127

Dear eLearning Student,

It is important that you know all tests must be taken at BCCC on a computer in the testing center. Once at the testing center and registered, you will be given a password that will allow you to take the test. If you can not make it to campus for testing, you will have to make appropriate arrangements for a proctor before the first day of classes.

Once registered and logged into MyLab & Mastering, please begin to familiarize yourself with the website. The e-book can be difficult to find. You can find the sections we will be covering by clicking on "Text Book Sections" on the left side of the page. Videos to these sections can be found by clicking on "Videos" also on the left side of the page. The other buttons are somewhat self explanatory. Please pay special attention to Lecture Notes. All the notes and practice problems can be found there. I look forward to working with you this semester and answering any of your questions. If your questions can not wait, feel free to contact me via e-mail. I will answer all e-mails Monday through Friday.

Sincerely, Janine Termine

terminej@bucks.edu