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1. Logon to BlackBoard and complete the ** MANDATORY FIRST-DAY CLASS ORIENTATION ** due by 11:59 pm Mon. June 30th.

     Don't neglect the last step which is to post your INTRODUCTORY BIOGRAPHY to the "Introductory Bios" discussion board.
    For more detailed steps including a brief overview of the class requirements, see Class Orientation Information.

    IMPORTANT FIRST DAY DEADLINE:
    You must logon to Blackboard and complete the "mandatory first-day class orientation"
    (including posting your "introductory bio") by the deadline.  Failure to do so may result
    in your being withdrawn from the class or replaced by a waitlisted student.

2. In Blackboard, go to the "student lounge" discussion board and post a quick message to the "check-in day 1" thread.

    IMPORTANT FIRST WEEK ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT:
    You must post a message to the daily "check-in" thread every day during the first 5 days (M-F) of the quarter.
    Failure to do so may result in your being withdrawn from the class under Clark's first week attendance policy.

3. Purchase (if necessary) and register in MyMathLab. See Syllabus - course materials for MyMathLab Course ID Code and further details.

4. Need a financial aid form signed / email sent? See FAQ - financial aid attendance form.

REGULAR DAILY ACTIVITIES AND CONTENT COVERAGE START TODAY TOO!

Topic: Factoring - GCF and Grouping
Read: Lecture Notes - Factoring Polynomials
Read: You are expected to already know how to graph a function and find it's x-intercept point(s) as well as graph two linear functions and find their intersection point. For a graphing calculator refresher see Calculator Guide - Basic Arithmetic and Calculator Guide - Introduction to Graphing (Note: MOL sites are password protected.) Looking for a free online grapher or free graphing software? See Calculator Guide - Introduction to Graphing.

MyMathLab activities: SECTION 6.1
   Watch any video lecture(s) if provided in MyMathLab (a.k.a. MML).
   Read the online multimedia textbook. As you read the text, work any You Try Its.
   (Specific directions are available on the "announcements" page inside your MyMathLab course.)
   Work at least every other problem listed in the tracked tutorial exercises (a.k.a. TTEs).
   (Read Daily Practice Problems for more information about TTEs.)

   Note: The above sections refer to the Blitzer text. If you are using the Tussy text instead see
   Blitzer/Tussy Topic Correspondence Chart for list of corresponding sections to study.
   Class Syllabus - Course Materials has information regarding Blizer text vs. Tussy text.

Blackboard activities:
   Post a quick message to the "check-in day 1" thread on the "student lounge" discussion board.
   Make sure that BB has your correct email address in COURSE TOOLS / PERSONAL INFORMATION.
   Read any new "announcements" and all new discussion board posts.
   Participate on the "main classroom" discussion board for CPRs.
   New to BB and need a tutorial? See eLearning's Student "Getting Started" Guide (particularly the second half).

   ATTENDANCE, ONLINE PRESENCE, AND CLASS PARTICIPATION ARE NOT THE SAME!
   Read the discussion boards and catch up on the messages at least 3 times a week throughout the course.
   Actively participate on the "main classroom" discussion board regularly. See attendance / online presence.
   Satisfy the CPRs = Class Participation Requirements on the "main classroom" board each week.
   For even more info about CPRs, see the FAQs starting with What are the CPRs?. 

MyMathLab activities: SECTION 6.2-6.3
   Watch the video lecture, read the online text, and work at least every other TTE.

Blackboard activities:
   Post a quick message to the "check-in day 2" thread on the "student lounge" discussion board.
   Read any new "announcements" and all new discussion board posts.
   Participate on the "main classroom" discussion board for CPRs.
   (Optional) Do: Worksheet 0 (in "course mats / worksheets"). Discuss in the "worksheet thread" on the "main classroom" board.

Examination:
Take Quiz #1 (covers 6.1-6.3  -- due NOON THURSDAY (Linked from "Quizzes & Exams" in MyMathLab by noon Tuesday.)

QUIZ RULES: Twice each week a quiz will be made available in MyMathLab. The first will be available noon Tuesday through noon Thursday and the second available noon Thursday through noon Saturday (with a slight change in dates in week 5 so as to accommodate the final exam). You may take each quiz twice and only your best score for that quiz will count. Also, of the 10 quizzes only your best 8 will count. You may start each quiz anytime during its 48-hour window, but once you start the quiz you only have 45 minutes to complete it and you must submit the completed quiz by its noon deadline. Do not navigate away from the quiz window or you will get locked out! You may use notes, online text, calculator, etc., but you may not discuss the quiz with any human until after the due date/time. After the due date/time you will be able to review your quiz and print it including the correct answers. See the "announcements" in your MML class for more details about this particular quiz.

Topic: Factoring - Special Forms & General Strategy

MyMathLab activities: SECTION 6.4-6.5
Watch the video lecture, read the online text, and work at least every other TTE.

Topic 1: Quadratic Equations - Solving by Factoring
Read: Lecture Notes - Quadratic Equations and Calculator Guide - x-Intercept Points
Topic 2: Rational Expressions - Evaluate and Simplify
Read: Lecture Notes - Rational Expression Operations

MyMathLab activities: SECTION 6.6-7.1
Watch the video lecture, read the online text, and work at least every other TTE.

Topic: Review Day

Examination:
Take Quiz #2 (covers 6.4-6.6 + 7.1) -- due NOON SATURDAY (Linked from "Quizzes & Exams" in MyMathLab by noon Thursday.)

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Topic 1: Rational Equations - Solving
Read: Lecture Notes - Rational Equations

Topic 2: Rational Equations - Formulas
Read: Lecture Notes - Formulas

Topic: Radical Expressions - Simplify, Multiply
Read: Lecture Notes - Radical Expression Operations

Topic 1: Radical Expressions - Add, Subtract, Divide

Topic 2: Radical Expressions - Distribute, FOIL, Factor, Rationalize

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Topic 1: The Complex Number System
Read: Lecture Notes - Complex Numbers and Calculator Guide - Complex Numbers

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The final exam will be available from 9 PM WEDNESDAY through 9 PM FRIDAY only.
It may only be taken once. You have 2 hours to complete it.
Read: "Final Exam Information Sheet" and "Final Exam Topics Sheet" linked from "course materials" folder in BB.