Orientation

You should take this class if,

  • You are very disciplined and self-motivated.

  • You have a good background in algebra and basic understanding of trigonometry.

  • Like to spend long hours starting a computer screen.

  • Server delays do not raise your blood pressure.

  • You have easy access to a computer, printer and the internet.

  • You  have the following computer skills.

    • Cutting and Pasting

    • Uploading and downloading files

    • Word processing skills

    • Software installation

You should not take this class if,

  • You are not disciplined.

  • You are not self-motivated.

  • Your background in algebra is weak (withdraw immediately).

  • Your background in trigonometry is weak (withdraw after consulting with instructor).

  • You consider yourself weak in mathematics (withdraw immediately).

  • You do not have easy access to a computer.

Text:  Precalculus: An Internet Approach, Larson, Hostetler and Edwards, ISBN:  0-618-059-504 .   Personal thoughts about Text.

How to Purchase a TDLC Certificate.  Do not purchase the certificate if you have purchased the above text.  A one year TDLC voucher comes with the text.

TDLC FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)  The below was copied from the TDLC site.  Answers questions such as

  • 1.What type of web browser do I need to access TDLC? 
    2.How do I enable JavaScript? 
    3.How do I enable Cookies? 
    4.What if I am using America Online? 
    5.How do I add TDLC as a trusted site to Internet Explorer? 
    6.What else can I do if I am still having trouble?

First Time Internet Precalculus Logon / Register Your text has voucher which is good for one year.  But you must register to get a valid user id and password.  The registration forms seem to go on forever, but they are very intuitive and there is tech support if you get stuck.

Web Site.    This web site will deliver the interactive content for this course.  The web site server for this course is slow at times. The login location  for this site is http://hmco.tdlc.com/public/precalc/

WebCT. WebCT will be used for a chat room, private email, bulletin board and checking grades.

WebCT Logon Procedures

Assignments

Course Schedule

Testing Schedule

Old Tests

Java Graphing Applets

 

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