Online Math 1106 Information
This is an online course that will be delivered using Web
CT Vista. There are no scheduled “class meetings”, but there will be two proctored
exams (a midterm and a final) that must be taken on campus on fixed dates. Students who have a conflict
with these scheduled times must contact me well in advance to make other
arrangements. I will consider allowing tests to be given off campus by a
qualified proctor, but it will be the student’s responsibility to make these
arrangements and to obtain my approval.
In addition to the two proctored exams, there will be online
quizzes to complete each week, assignments to submit for grading, group
assignments that will require electronic interaction with other group members,
and requirements for participation in an electronic discussion forum. Weekly
assignments and deadlines will be posted on Friday of the week before they are
to be completed. All assignments and quizzes must be submitted by Monday of the
following week at midnight (unless there is a school holiday on Monday). Thus you will always have a full workweek and
weekend to complete your assignments. You can work whenever you want to as long
as you meet the posted deadlines for all quizzes and assignments. Keep in mind
that you will be accountable for learning the same material and at the same
level as students who are taking the course on campus.
You will be able to contact me and the other class members
using either the Web CT discussion board or email. In addition, I will maintain
regular office hours for face-to-face meetings and I will also be available by
telephone (770-423-6096). Homework assignments should be submitted electronically
using the assignment tool. Since most
of the homework will involve mathematical formulas, equations, and graphs, you
may prefer to FAX the assignments (770-423-6629) or simply bring them to my
office (Science Building 532).
You will need a computer with internet access. Web CT Vista requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2_07 or higher to be installed on your computer. JRE Version 5(1.5_05) is strongly recommended. When the wrong version of Java is installed, the web browser can lock up. To obtain the correct version of Java, you can go to http://java.sun.com/products/archive/j2se/5.0_05/index.html. In addition, the lessons will be in a format that requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free download. You can find it at www.adobe.com.
Virus Protection software is highly recommended for any computer accessing the
internet. While all course files have been scanned for viruses, during this
course you will likely visit other websites and possibly exchange files with
other students.
The textbook for the course is Earth Studies, Applied
Calculus, by Schaufele and Zumoff. You will also need a TI-83, 84 or equivalent
graphing calculator. Both of these items can be purchased at the KSU Bookstore.
You will be able to access the course on the first day of classes. To access the course,
Student Expectations
Before you register for this course, it is important to
recognize that online learning is not for everyone. In an online course, the
learner's role becomes more complex and more active than in the traditional
classroom. The student must take more responsibility for his own learning. In
order to be successful with online learning, you must actively participate in
the course and meet all deadlines. You will be expected to read the assigned
material, work through the online lessons, and complete weekly assignments.
Quizzes will be given online and will be based on the material covered during
the preceding week.
Click here to see the course syllabus.
If you have any questions about this course, please contact
me by phone(770-423-6096) or email (msims@kennesaw.edu).