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Distance Learning Math 140
Calculus I
Course Orientation
Dr. E. Fitt
Bucks County Community College
Distance Learning is not for everyone
You must be self-motivated!
You should be able to access the Internet.
You should be willing to spend time on
learning course material.
For students who possess these qualities, welcome
to the world of distance-learning where you can
learn at your own pace in your own time frame and
your own space. The advantages are infinite.
How to succeed at distance-learning Calculus
Do one section at a time. Allow 3 hours per section.
Text: Calculus by Briggs and Cochran
Also required is a TI-83 or 84 calculator.
• Read the required text section and work through the
examples. Keep a notebook and write out any definitions,
rules or formulas. Be sure you understand the symbols used.
• Watch the video that explains the examples from the CD
that comes with you text.
• Try a correlating problem for each example.
• Use the PowerPoint slides available in the Web Assign
course space.
Where to find specifics
Refer to the Basic Course Information sheet that will be emailed to you if
you are a DL student, and distributed in-class otherwise, for more specific
information on grading.
Use the assignment sheet as a guideline for problems. The best way to learn
math is to do problems. There are online homework assignments for each
assigned section. These will be graded and be counted in your course
grade. You can redo homework problems you get wrong, so the homework
grade should be high. The homework grade will count as 30% of your final
grade.
There are 6 quizzes. Take the first quiz early. It contains material you have
already studied. It will also help you get acquainted with the WebAdvisor
online quiz taking. All quizzes may be taken twice. Quizzes will count as
20% of your grade.
There are 4 online tests that are required to be taken at a proctored location.
A final exam will be administered at the end of the semester. These will
constitute 50% of your grade.
Check your email often for messages. Stay in contact with me. Let me
know how you are progressing.
Doing assignments
Read through the examples in the text. Use the CD
video lesson as you go through these. Attempt the
section problems from the text listed on your
assignment sheet.Check your answers, and see if
you can fix the incorrect ones. Do the online
homework.
2. Email me at fitte@bucks.edu with questions when
you are confused. Your questions will help others in
the class as well. In the subject space, include the
name of your course (i.e. MATH 140.E59). Please
include your full name.
3. Help is available in the Tutoring Center in the
Library. You can go there or call 215-968-8217 or
215-968-8307 during hours it is open.
1.
When you finish a section
1. Repeat steps given for all the listed sections for
a quiz.
2. Do the homework problems in MyMathLab.
3. Repeat for all sections for each quiz.
4. You will have two chances for each quiz. The
first is a practice quiz. If you are not happy
with the results of the practice quiz, watch the
videos, do more problems or get help. When
you feel ready, take the online quiz.
To start registration go to www.coursecompass.com
You need to enroll as a new student using the
access code that came with your text. The course
id for Math 140 Summer 2011, section N13 is
fitt22936. The course id for Math 140.E31 is
fitt88593.
Allowing Popups
To enable popups in Internet Explorer for Windows XP (Service Pack 2), go to
Tools > Popup Blocker and choose Turn off Popup Blocker.
To enable popups in Mozilla, go to Tools > Popup Manager and choose Allow
Popups....
To enable popups if you have installed the Google Toolbar, set the popup blocker
button to "Site Popups Allowed." (This button, in the middle of the toolbar, usually
displays the word "Blocked" and has a mouseover label that says "Click this button
to always allow popups.") You can also disable the popup blocker from Options >
Accessories.
To enable popups if you have installed the Yahoo! Toolbar, find and click on the
popup blocker button. Uncheck (disable) the option to Enable Popup Blocker.
Special Notes
Don’t forget to install the plug–ins. (programs that enhance
the function of the browser software you will be using.
Your course will not function properly if the proper plug-ins
are not installed. Plug-ins are free and safe to install.)
Look under Assignments to see what to do. Homework
problems give immediate feedback and hints. They can be
attempted as many times as you like. Online scores do count
toward your grade. Quizzes may be taken two times and the
better score is counted.
Check List
Obtain the textbook Calculus 1e by Briggs and Cochran,
Custom Edition for BCCC
Register in Course Compass. Be sure your email address is
correct.
Download the plug-Ins necessary.
Go through the tutorials.
Send an email to Dr. Fitt, fitte@bucks.edu with any questions
about the class. Include Math140 in the subject line and sign
your full name.