Be prepared to spend a minimum of 13 hours and 20 minutes a week outside of class where you will be learning, practicing, studying, reading, watching, etc. related to this class. The following lists an overview of what you should be doing each week:

• Read the sections from the textbook/eBook that are assigned for the week
• Watch the videos, if applicable
• TAKE NOTES on the video lessons, textbook, and learning objectives
• Print/view the Chapter Notes (blank copy) packet located in the Notes block at the top of each module.  Use this to practice the material you are learning.
• Attend all virtual classes! It is HIGHLY recommended that you turn on your video for live sessions so we can communicate and build a classroom supportive community!  Be engaged during the class, ask questions, participate, and be sure you are learning what is being taught.  Take good notes.
• Print/view the Key to the Chapter Notes packet located in the same block to check your work.  These are very valuable resources that will help you with your assignments!
• Complete the homework assignments in MOER for the sections assigned that week
• Visit the free tutoring centers on campus virtually, attend virtual office hours, or message me through MOER if you have questions about homework

• Manage your time efficiently!  It is NOT advised to schedule all 13+ hours of the required time for this class in only 4 days a week.  We are typically covering multiple sections per week. 
• Ask questions & attend office hours if needed
• Visit the free tutoring centers virtually
• Stay on schedule!
• Revisit the video lessons, answer keys for notes, textbook, etc. for further clarification
• Use your tests and quizzes to review for the next test or quiz
• Manage your time efficiently!! This is so important that I listed it twice!!

Students engaging in the following are subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the PVCC Catalog, Student Policies Section

• Acts of Dishonesty; examples include:
• Plagiarism
• Furnishing false information
• Falsifying records related to coursework
• Forgery, alteration, misuse of any college document
• Tampering with the election of any college-recognized official
• Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or college activities.  An instructor can remove a student from class for disciplinary reasons.
• Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.
• Attempted or actual theft
• Failure to comply with direction of college officials or law enforcement officers
• Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any college premises
• Violation of federal, state, or local laws on college campus or at college sponsored activities
• Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances
• Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or public intoxication
• Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals
• Participation in a college demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the college
• Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises
• Conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent
• Theft or other abuse of computer time
• Abuse of the judicial system

• All of the regular course work will be completed online.  Students enrolled in this course will use current technology in order to meet the requirements of this course. The use of technology includes computers, learning management system, content specific software, technology based instructional tools, and other technology resources.  The use of technology is to provide a flexible delivery method to online students and to enhance the learning of mathematics.  Students will be required to use Moer, web browsers, manage emails, and a variety of online learning tools.  You will be required to have an email account for this class and to check it regularly. 
• You will be required to gain access to Moer to complete all course work.   This is where all of the math assignments will be located.  There is no cost for this access, and it includes, videos, and an eBook. PVCC Canvas can be accessed here:  https://maricopa.instructure.com/login. Additional ways to contact me through email is located there.
• You must also have a valid email for this course.  You can use the gmail account (maricopa.edu) through PVCC that all students have.  Please visit http://google.maricopa.edu  or view this video if you need help to activate this email account.  http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/current-students.   
• Your [email protected] email account is the official form of communication between PVCC and you. You are responsible for reading college messages and responding accordingly.
• You are responsible for reading all the announcements and emails that I send you.  You are also responsible for maintaining your own computer, email account and Internet Service Provider account.  
• The Paradise Valley campus has computer facilities in the Q Building and in the computer commons.  If you use these facilities it is your responsibility to plan around the building hours.
• A graphing calculator is required for the course.  The TI-84 will be used in class and in the videos.    

• PVCC offers an Honors Achievement Award to students who have completed 12 credits (numbered 100 or higher) at any MCCCD college and have a Maricopa Community College GPA of at least 3.25. 
• Benefits of this program include membership in the Honors Program, small class sizes, up to $325.00 award/semester, special academic opportunities and enrichment, trips, and social events, as well as transcript recognition. 
• Any students who qualify for this award should contact the Honors Center, K101 – 602-787-7888.

Classroom Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and its associated colleges are committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities to students with documented disabilities (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical). Each class/term/semester that a student is in need of academic adjustments/accommodations, the qualified student is required to work with the Disability Resources & Services Office (DRS) at their individual college(s). Contact with the DRS should be made as soon as possible to ensure academic needs are met in a reasonable time. New and returning students must request accommodations each semester through DRS Connect online services. To learn more about this easy process, please contact your local DRS office.

 If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations, you are welcome to contact DRS by using the information listed on the following webpage: https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/disability-resources/contacts.  The DRS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions qualifying for accommodations/academic adjustments.  Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your faculty, and DRS; and only those academic adjustments/reasonable accommodations granted by the DRS are recognized by the college and District.  It is the policy and practice of the MCCCD to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law.