Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This is an online class.

There will also be a weekly Quiz, Written Homework. We will be using either WebWork or MyOpenMath for our homework system, I will update once I make this decision.

MyOpenMath is the online homework system.

Those of you taking the exams Remotely with me, will be meeting with me to set up your camera during week 3. 

Virtually Proctored Exams: All PCC MTH courses use proctored exams to assess student learning, with exams proctored through Virtual Proctoring. The exams in this class will be proctored virtually in Zoom with me, your instructor, on the following dates and times:

Midterm Exam will be during Week 5,

Final Exam will be during Finals Week of classes

Virtually proctored exams involve the following technology requirements: 1) Access to a modern computer system with a supported operating system (OS) installed, 2) a broadband internet provider or mobile carrier with LTE or better service, 3) a microphone, and 4) a detachable webcam and/or mobile device (such as a smartphone, tablet, etc.).

Should you prefer to take your exams in-person (you'll take the same test but at a testing center on a campus), alternative proctoring arrangements can be made with a testing center (which may involve a nominal student-paid fee if the testing facility is outside of PCC). In the rare event of an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact me as soon as possible. With adequate notice, alternative proctoring arrangements can be made.

Contact me if you have any questions or concerns about virtually proctored exams.

*Virtual proctoring means having your exam proctored by an approved proctor on Zoom on a specific day and time. It is the student’s responsibility to find a quiet, isolated, and well-lit location.

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

Q: How do I access the course?
A: Log into MyPCC. On the main webpage, in the Quick Links window on the left, you will see the link for D2L Brightspace login. Click on that and you'll find our course shell.

*Access to a basic or scientific calculator (not on a phone or computer) is required.

*A graphing calculator is not required for the course. Instead we will use a free app called Desmos for graphing when a graphing utility is appropriate. Desmos can be downloaded to a tablet or a smartphone. It can also be used directly from its website, www.desmos.com. A graphing utility will not be required for exams.

*The homework for this class will require the use of a computer.