Math 380: Elementary Algebra

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Welcome!

• Math 380 Elementary Algebra
• Spring 2009
• Michael Butler

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Important Information

• Course Syllabus
• Calculator Rentals
• Math Lab
• Guidance 145

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• Calculator Rentals
• The Mathematics Department has a limited number
  of calculators that it rents to students each
  semester. There is a one-time, non-refundable fee
  of 25.
• To rent a calculator, please follow these
  steps1. Contact Eloise Cottrell in the Physical
  Science Office, 476-4211. Ask if she has
  calculators available to rent for Mathematics.2.
  If there still are calculators available, go to
  the Cashier in Enrollment Services and ask to pay
  a 25 fee for a calculator.3. Bring your receipt
  from the Cashier's office to Eloise Cottrell at
  the Physical Science Office. Eloise will handle
  the remaining details of the contract.

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• The Academic Support Center (ASC) in the library
  provides individual and group tutoring. You need
  to check in at the ASC desk and make an
  appointment to meet with a tutor.
• Math Lab 380L
• The "Math Lab" resides along the windows in the
  ASC. You must first go to registration (Forum
  Building) and register for Math 380L to make use
  of the Math Lab. If you register for 1/2 unit,
  you must complete 22.5 hours in the Math Lab. If
  you register for 1 unit, you must complete 45
  hours in the Math Lab. The Math Lab is not a
  great place to get personal, extensive,
  one-on-one tutoring (you should make an
  appointment with an ASC tutor for that), but it
  is a great place to work on your homework with
  your study group and get help when you are stuck.

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• Guidance 145.
• A special section of GUID 145 is designed
  especially for Math 380 students. GUID 145 is
  now open to all interested students, and you can
  still register for GUID 145 during the first few
  weeks of the semester. To get credit, you must
  complete 36 hours. The title of GUID 145 is
  Strategies for Elementary Algebra. There are
  regular class meetings during which you will
  learn skills to help you succeed in Math 380.
• GUID-145-E3078 (023078)TTH 1200PM - 0100PM,
  T-20 Room 100 Eureka Campus P. Blair 1.00 unit
  Strategies for Elementary Algebra 36 hours
  required.

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Ready?

• Lets do some math.