1. Math 45 : Elementary Algebra Lecture 00: Course Overview

2. Math 45 • Meeting Times • Lecture: • MTWTh:8:00 am - 8:50 am, rm 413 • Online tools: • http://swccd.blackboard.com • check e-mail • mathxl.com • Youtube Channel: SullivanEIA2e • http://www.youtube.com/user/SullivanEIA2e#g/u

3. Contact Info • Instructor: Bruce Smith • swccd.edu/~bsmith • Phone: 421-6700, x5291 • e-mail: bsmith@swccd.edu • Office: 320F

4. Textbook and Materials • Required: • MathXL • course id: (see syllabus)  • Scientific Calculator • ipod, ipad, mobile phones are not substitutes • Optional: • Textbook: Elementary & Intermediate Algebra, 2nd edition,by Sullivan, Struve, and Mazzarella

5. Evaluation Policy: “What grade do I currently have in this course?” • Semester Grade Evaluation Policy HW Assignments25% Exams 60% Final Exam [see syllabus] 15% Total: 100% running grade = (0.25 * avg_assignment+ 0.60 * avg_exam)/85 course grade = 0.25 * avg_assignment+ 0.60 * avg_exam + 0.15 * final_exam excuse reducer:lowest exam dropped (based on attendance, see next slides)

6. Attendance • You can be dropped if you have more than 8 absences • Tardiness and early departures can also be counted as absences. 2 tardies = 1 absence. This tardy policy also applies to students leaving before the end of class or returning late from a break. • See syllabus for details. • Lowest exam scores will be dropped for those with no more than 4 absences • if absent for a quiz or exam, these will be your “freebies.” • Student: “My friend is getting married and I have to miss class next week. Can I make up the exam?” • Me: “Enjoy the wedding. If there’s an exam or quiz that you missed, then this will be your freebie. No makeups allowed.”

7. DSS • Please see me within the first 2 weeks of class if there are special needs • Or call DSS at • Voice: (619) 482-6512 • TTY: (619) 482-6740

8. Class Policies • No food or drink (water bottles OK) • Cell phones silent • No children or visitors without prior permission

9. Class Policies • “penalty grades” • If you are found cheating or helping someone cheat, you may receive as much as (–)50% of the assignment’s value • Students (both the giver and the receiver) involved in cheating and/or plagiarism will receive a “penalty grade” on the assignment and, at the discretion of the instructor, earn a failing grade in the class. • Also see SWC Course Catalog regarding student conduct.

10. BlackBoard

11. Getting into Blackboard Example Student Name: Jennifer Lopez Example Student Number: 0123456 Username: First and last name initials (small letters) plus your seven digit student number jl0123456 Password: First name initial (capital letter) “J” and complete last name (capital first letter) “Lopez” With the above as an example: Username: jl0123456 Password: JLopez CLICK HERE FOR A LOGIN TUTORIAL

12. What MathXL looks like and what it provides

13. Math XL • Those not registered within 2 weeks (Sept 6) will be dropped from the course. First HW assignment is due next week (Sep 1).

14. Campus Resources • MESA (room 396) (Possible Walk Thru) • Financial Aid/ BOG • First generation • STEM fields • Room 426D/ Math Lab • tutor sessions on Fridays