College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE
Renewable every five years
Date: April 2, 2008
1. Division: MSE
2. Course ID and Number: Math 25
3. Course Title: College Trigonometry
4. Distance Education Method:
Instructional TV on cable
Interactive TV on videoconference
Online
5. Describe in detail how this course will apply the same standards of course quality as a
traditional classroom course (attach course outline and syllabus).
The course will be organized and delivered primarily via the course web site.
Instruction is provided by readings from the textbook, practice problems from the
textbook, and supplementary material available online. Assessment (including
homework and exams) will be conducted by the use of written work and a
sophisticated online mathematical testing system.
Most of the learning in a mathematics class is accomplished through extensive
problem-solving. In this regard, the use of the online testing system provides several
benefits. Homework assignments and exams are graded immediately, giving instant
feedback to the students. Solutions are provided for the questions that are incorrect,
thus allowing students to identify their mistakes. Students can be provided with many
more practice problems if they need it. It is also easier for the instructor to identify
those areas that are giving trouble to many of the students, and subsequently spend
more time working with students on those areas.
Electronic communication (email and online discussion forums) will supplement or
replace in-class communication, but this works well because answers can be given
immediately rather than waiting for the next class.
While learning outcomes for the distance course are the same as for the on-campus
version of the course, this course structure also promotes better learning by allowing
the students to take a more active role in their learning process.
6. Describe how this course will include regular effective contact between the instructor and
students.
Instructor initiated contact will take place through course web site, email, and online
discussion forums, along with some use of phone and fax. Written homework is
Curriculum Approval: April 8, 2005 (rev.11/8/05)
Academic Senate Approval: May 6, 2005
May 29, 2016
returned to the students with extensive comments and an opportunity to rewrite the
assignment. This approach helps improve the students' mathematical writing ability.
7. Describe how standard methods of assessment will be adapted to the distance education
format.
The methods of assessment are the same as for the on-campus version of the course,
as both online and written work are used. However, more of the assessment will be
carried out using the online testing system. Online exams are always proctored,
thereby ensuring that the same level of academic standards is preserved.
Submitted by: Bruce Wagner
Tel. Ext: 4207
Date: April 2, 2008
Approvals:
Department Chair: Tony Sartori
Distance Education Coordinator: Mark Winter
Division Chair/Director: Tony Sartori
Review Date: 4/3/08
Review Date: 4/4/08
Review Date: 04/04/08
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 5/6/08
Curriculum Approval: April 8, 2005 (rev.11/8/05)
Academic Senate Approval: May 6, 2005
Yes
Date: 4/11/08
May 29, 2016