Spring 2024, Section 001

3.00 Credits

Schedule Number 20796

Instructors: Chopra, Neena; Smith, Stanley

Important Dates

  • First Day of Class:
  • End of Class:

Sample Course Syllabus

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Tuition and Fees

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Remarks

The optional text which is used for the course is: 'College Algebra, 3rd edition' published by McGraw-Hill, © 2014. Authors: John Colburn and Jeremy Coffelt. The hard copy ISBN-13: 978-0073519586 may be purchased from BNC. However, once student has ALEKS access to course, a loose-leaf copy of text may be ordered for a substantial discount. Access to one-semester subscription of ALEKS-360 which includes access to the eBook, can be purchased through ALEKS (www.aleks.com) using the course code and instructions found in the Orientation materials. The price is approximately $105. You may purchase ALEKS access via a direct link through Canvas, usually about two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

This course may require you to take exams using certain proctoring software that uses your computer's webcam or other technology to monitor and/or record your activity during exams.  The proctoring software may be listening to you, monitoring your computer screen, viewing you and your surroundings, recording and storing any and all activity (including visual and audio recordings) during the proctoring process.  By enrolling in this course, you consent to the use of the proctoring software selected by your instructor, including but not limited to any audio and/or visual monitoring which may be recorded. You will need to use an approved browser and one of the compatible operating systems which are listed in Honorlock's Minimum Requirements table. Please contact your instructor with any questions. 

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Materials

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Optional Materials

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Author: Coburn, John W.
  • ISBN: 9780073519586
  • Publisher: McGraw Hill
  • Source: BNC

Technical Requirements

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This is the minimum technology needed to access the internet and Canvas course materials. Students should review this page for any additional hardware and software requirements for their academic program.

Software Requirements

Requires: Student will need to purchase ALEKS 360 access. The instructor will create assignments and track homework progress through ALEKS (http://www.aleks.com). You will need to use an approved browser and one of the compatible operating systems which are listed in Honorlock's Minimum Requirement table (https://honorlock.com/support/).

Note

The above information is subject to change at any time by the Pennsylvania State University