Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

In this WEB class, you will watch lessons/lectures on your computer via YouTube. Each week you will be expected to watch playlists and you will be required to complete work related to your learning and the videos.
  
Additionally, it is important that you also read the corresponding sections of your textbook and do the suggested practice problems. You will need to log in to MyPCC and D2L frequently to check email, complete discussion postings, submit assignments, and complete weekly homework in WeBWorK (an online homework system). The YouTube links will be available in our class website in D2L/Brightspace.

Initial Mandatory Assignments: You will have mandatory assignments, due the first Tuesday and Wednesday of the term, that must be successfully completed in order to keep your spot in the class. 

Please keep the following in mind as you contemplate registering for an online math course:

Online math courses are often more challenging than on-campus or remote math 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. Much more of the learning is put onto you, instead of as part of a class discussion.  That said, I am here by email and virtual office hours to support you in your progress in this course.

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 several specific due dates each week. 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.

Virtually Proctored Exams: Proctored exams are one of many assessment tools used in this class to assess student learning. The exams in this class will be proctored virtually in Zoom with me, your instructor, on the following dates and times:

• Midterm on Tuesday, 5/7 from 9:00am to 11am on Zoom.
• Cumulative Final Exam on Tuesday, 6/11 from 9:00am to 11am on Zoom.

Virtually proctored exams require: 1) a modern computer (desktop or laptop) with a supported operating system (Windows or Mac), 2) a broadband internet provider or mobile carrier with LTE or better service, 3) a microphone, 4) a detachable webcam or mobile device (such as a smartphone, tablet, etc.), and 5) a quiet, isolated, well-lit location. 

Review the Student Guide to Virtually Proctored Exams in Zoom for important information and requirements. Please make every concerted effort to attend the scheduled virtually proctored exams. If you do not meet the requirements listed above, prefer to take your exams in-person, and/or have an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact me as soon as possible; with adequate notice,  alternative testing arrangements can be made at a testing center. Scheduling appointments with a testing center is the responsibility of the student, as well as paying any associated fees with using a non-PCC testing center. 

If you have accommodations through Accessible Ed & Disability Resources, please contact me so we can discuss your specific accommodations. 

If you have any questions or concerns about virtually proctored exams, please feel free to contact me.

*Virtual proctoring means having your exam proctored by an approved proctor on Zoom on a specific day and time. 

**In-person proctoring means having your exam proctored by an approved proctor at an in-person testing facility on a specific day and time.

Feel free to email me with any questions: suzanne.warner15@pcc.edu.

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 scanning and uploading documents.

Electronically submitted work will be printed, completed by hand, scanned, and uploaded to D2L. 

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