Welcome!

Dear students,

Welcome to our online Elementary Algebra class! 

This is asynchronous online class. There is no required meeting.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course is an introduction to the real number system and to the use of variable expressions and equations in problem solving. Topics include properties of the real numbers, square roots, arithmetic of variable expressions including polynomials and algebraic fractions, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, factoring, and an introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system and the equations and graphs of linear equations in two variables. Also, the proper use of math notation is emphasized along with an introduction to Pythagorean Theorem and basic geometric formulas, some dimensional analysis with modeling applications is included.

You will have all the assignments, instructional videos, and instructional materials in Canvas. There is no need to leave Canvas for other sites, other than when you want to see the ebook in Openstax - Elementary Algebra 2e which is freely available as a pdf and as a website

(Links to an external siIt is also available for purchase as a physical book if you would like.

Please confirm your registration and commitment to this course by posting in the Discussion Forum "Introduce yourself” and complete the Quiz "Syllabus check" no later than Wednesday, Feb 2nd . If you fail to do this, you will be dropped as "no-show". 

ACCESSING THIS COURSE

We will use the CANVAS Learning Management System. Links to an external site. 

GETTING STARTED

Once you have entered the class, check out the WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT on the homepage, which will give you more information about our course Check-in requirement. You should check in no later than Sunday, Jan 30 11:59 PM PST. You will find more detailed information about the course itself in the SYLLABUS link on the main menu.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/LINKS

Online courses are required to meet ADA accessibility guidelines. This means that all aspects of the online learning experience are accessible. Please let me know if you have adaptive software and hardware to assist you with taking this course or if you have any specific needs I should be aware of. The COD Disabled Students Programs and Services Department (Links to an external site.) (Cravens Student Services Center, Room 101) is available to assist you during this course. You can also email dsps@collegeofthedesert.edu or call (760) 773-2534 or (760) 383-2304 for assistance.

CONTACT

If you have any general questions about this class, you can contact me through CANVAS CONVERSATIONS. I will respond to you within 24 hours of receipt of your message. If you are having problems getting into your course, please contact me at ioan.radu@rccd.edu.

I look forward to meeting all of you! Welcome again!

Ioan Radu