Oxnard College

 

Math 11 (Elementary Algebra)  

 &    

Math 14 (Intermediate Algebra)    

Online.

 

Orientation & Midterm Dates for FALL 2010:

 Orientation...You must attend one of the following Orientations on campus:     

  • Saturday, August 14  (recommended), or   

  • Saturday, August 21  

Location:  Room LS-5

Time: 10-11:30 am

On Campus Midterm Dates 

  • Saturday, September 11

  • Saturday, October 9

  • Saturday, November 20

  • Saturday, December 11 

     Midterms will be scheduled for sometime in the morning, and last 60-90 minutes.

What you need:

Valid Email Address

Course ID to enroll on Coursecompass (Given during Orientation)

STUDENT ACCESS CODE. There are 2 ways to get one:        

  1)  Purchase a NEW textbook at the OC bookstore.  The textbooks that are sold NEW through the Oxnard College bookstore include the Student Access Code you will need to register on the website.  With this option, you'll have access to the website, plus own the book.

 Or,

 

2)  Alternatively, you could purchase a Student access code separately online for $70 (A credit card is required).  This is a good option if you already own the book, or you want to purchase the book used.  Also, the website contains the e-book.   

The text is: "Beginning & Intermediate Algebra",  4th edition, by Martin-Gay.  

 If you bring your Access Code to (or purchase at) orientation, you'll be able to start right away! 

About the Online Class:

Math 11 and Math 14 Online are Internet Based courses using Coursecompass.  

There will be 5 meetings on campus.   (See below for dates)  

An online course offers students the flexibility to choose WHEN to spend their time learning, and eliminates the need to travel to the campus daily for class.  On the other hand, online classes can be difficult for a lot of students due to the challenge of meeting deadlines and the pressures of learning material without direct instructor help.   

Instruction takes place over the internet with streaming videos, powerpoint slide shows, interactive lessons & practice problems.  There is instructor support through emails and weekly online office hours in a virtual classroom. 

Successful distance learners fit the following profile:  

• learn well through written instruction

• manage their time effectively  

• work well independently  

• are proactive in finding out the answers to their questions 

• self-motivated  

• use technology with a reasonable degree of comfort  

• understand the time commitments for this course 

• will not fall behind if given the freedom to manage their own time  

• can work at their own pace and still meet deadlines. 

How to start: 

Enroll in either Math 11 online or Math 14 online

MANDATORY! - Attend an Orientation session  (see dates above)

The Instructor:

Professor Bret Black;  email questions to bblack@vcccd.edu

  Last Updated 6/10/10