Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

A sample syllabus from Winter term 2022 is available and contains further details about this course:

• Sample Syllabus from Winter term 2022
  Please note that there are three exams - see information in the next paragraph below for Spring 2024.

In this WEB class, you will watch lessons/lectures on your computer via ORCCA/YouTube. Each week you will be expected to watch a single playlist that is typically composed of eight to eleven videos, for a total length of about an hour.  You will be required to complete lecture notes that accompany the videos and will submit the lecture notes at the time of each exam.  There will be three exams: Midterm Exam#1 April 22, two hour exam, your choice of: start at 11am at Sylvania campus SCB204, or at a PCC or non-PCC testing center, or by zoom at 6pm; Midterm Exam #2 May 15, two hour exam anytime that day in D2L; Final Exam June 10, two hour exam, your choice of: start at 11am at Sylvania campus SCB204, or at a PCC or non-PCC testing center, or by zoom at 6pm. Contact me to make alternative arrangements if you have a bonafide conflict with any of these dates/times.
  
It is also important that you also read the corresponding sections of your textbook and do the suggested practice problems. Additionally, each week you will need to log in to D2L to complete discussion postings, submit your worksheet assignments, complete a self-reflection, and read your email, as well as complete weekly assignments in WeBWorK (an online homework system). The YouTube links will be available in D2L.

Please keep the following in mind as you contemplate registering for an online math course:
Online math courses are much harder than on-campus classes.
It is a common misconception that an online math class will be easier. The time that would have been spent in class is instead spent watching the pre-recorded lessons, reading your textbook, and practicing the problems from your textbook.

This course will require a significant amount of time.
You should plan to spend 5 hours a week watching, pausing, and reviewing the lessons. In addition, you should plan on spending 8 to 12 hours a week reading the textbook, practicing problems, and completing your assignments.

This class is NOT self-paced.
There are specific due dates each week and I do not accept late work. Additionally, you cannot expect to do all the work each week in one sitting or even in one day. If you want to do well, you should plan to study at least every other day.

To be successful in this course,
you MUST be an independent learner, be comfortable with technology, understand that learning a new concept will take time and perseverance, be willing to ask your instructor or fellow students for help, and be able to communicate effectively in writing.

Module due dates each week.
     Each module:
     A discussion posting, online homework (WeBWorK), worksheet, and a self-reflection are due by each Sunday at 11:59 PM.
You can always work ahead.

Take care and stay healthy,
Frank Goulard, PCC Math Instructor

You need to have computer and internet access at least several times per week. You will need to make sure to have the following (further details/instructions are given during the first week):

• a PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader) to read the PDF handouts,
• a way to print PDF files for your written assignments,
• a way to view YouTube videos,
• familiarity with file management, email, and uploading documents.

Electronically submitted work will be printed, completed by hand, scanned, and uploaded to D2L. There are other possible options for submitting your work. Please contact your instructor if you would like to use an alternate method of submission.

Online ORCCA/YouTube videos are the foundation for the lecture portion of the class.