MAT 120 ON THE WEB: BRIEF SUMMARY

To get started you need to register for MyMathLab – the website which has a lot of great tools to help you succeed in this class. Our study plan, assignments, PowerPoint presentations, notes, practice tests, useful links and some graded work will be posted there as well.

For registration use the access kit that comes with the textbook. If you bought a used book that doesn’t have this kit, you can purchase it through the bookstore by using the standalone ISBN: 032119991X.

When you go to www.mymathlab.com, you’ll see the red button in the left part of the screen that says “Register”. Press it and follow the step-by-step instructions that will be displayed. For the course ID enter sviridovsky27152; the course access code is included in your kit. You must have a valid e-mail address to register. If you need additional help with the registration process, let me know. The registration must be completed by January 18, 2008.

When you go to our course on MyMathLab, you’ll always see the announcements for the week. Some of them are permanent – they were posted there by the publisher; other ones will be mine. To see the announcements posted by the instructor, you may need to scroll down. Make sure to check for the new postings at least once a week. The first announcement that I already have for you explains how to get familiar with the site. Besides, you are always welcome to come and see me during the office hours if you have any questions about MyMathLab.

You’ll have to complete many graded assignments including the chapter tests during the semester. The first announcement that you are going to see on the website will direct you to the course calendar containing important dates and deadlines. Meeting the deadlines can be quite a challenge. The course calendar allows you to plan your work from day one and not to fall behind the schedule.

To view most graded assignments, you’ll need special plug-ins. Make sure to download them using MyMathLab Installation Wizard link on the home page of our course.

Note that all chapter tests have to be taken in person. At the beginning of the semester they will be sent to Main campus. If you prefer another location, you need to inform the Distance Learning Department which of the testing centers you will be using (Exton, Downingtown or Southeast). You can do so by sending an e-mail to distance@dccc.edu or by calling (610) 359-5158 no less than one week before the start day of the test. Your e-mail should contain your name and the course information (Modern College Math I, instructor: Tatiana Sviridovsky).

It’s also very important that you get familiar with the business hours of the testing center that you’ll be using – this is your responsibility. For example, some of them will be closed on Saturday. A photo ID is required to take the test.

Using web helps to make this class much more exciting and gives you new opportunities to get a better grade. The home page of the course has the links to Online Student Help and Math Tutor Center.

STAY IN TOUCH AND HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!