MTH 111 Syllabus

Section 11 Instructional Materials

Required Resources:

Textbook:

We will use the following online texbook: Algebra and Trigonometry 2e by Jay Abramson and others¹. You can access the supplement² for this course online. If you prefer a printout of the textbook, you can purchase it at the PCC bookstore³.

Software:

We will use the free software WeBWorK. It is intergated with D2L⁴.

Calculator:

We will be using a free graphing calculator called Desmos.⁵ There is a free app for your phone too. However, you are still expected to write out all the algebraic solutions steps for many of the questions you will be working on. The exams will be designed in a way that you will not need a calculator.

Software/ Hardware/ Equipment/ Technical Skill Requirements:

Printer

to print lecture notes and worksheets. If you don't have a printer, make sure to take a look at all the printed materials so you know what is expected of you when taking notes and taking quizzes and the exams.

Scanner or Scanning App

to upload completed assignments and worksheets. Adobe Scan⁶ is a free app for scanning documents to a mobile device.

Web Browser:

Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. One may work better than another. Please consult with the Student Help Desk⁷ if you encounter any difficulties.

Upload:

You must be able to view files on your devices and upload files to Assignments folders in D2L.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements⁸ for most online classes include access to a computer with a modern operating system and a supported web browser⁹.

Online Learning at PCC

Technical Requirements for Online Learning at PCC¹⁰ and Student Help Desk at PCC¹¹

Accessibility Resources for Required Course Activities:

WeBWorK:

Accessibility Guide for WeBWorK¹²

Adobe Reader:

Accessibility Resources for Adobe Reader¹³

Google Suite:

Accessibility Features for Google Products¹⁴ (including YouTube)

This course uses digital courseware, software, or texts that may cause barriers for those using assistive, or accessibility related technologies. If you encounter barriers, please contact the Access Tech Team at access-tech-group@pcc.edu or by calling 971-PCC-TECH (971-722-8324).