Math 232 CRN71292 : College Mathematics
Instructor: Kerstin Riggenbach
Welcome to the fully online version of Math 232- College Mathematics. My name is Kerstin Riggenbach and I will be your instructor for the online version of Math 232 . The course will be a late start course, starting September 7th 2021. This course will be an on-line course and will cover the same materials and same depth of knowledge as a face to face course. Throughout the course there will be instructional videos, recorded by both the instructor and outside educators, weekly check-ins will be done via discussions, quizzes, or submission of assignments.
Please read the following carefully.
Contact information
Email Address: kriggenb@cuesta.edu, or "In box" in Canvas
Virtual Office Hours: via Zoom Tues. and Thurs. 5:00-6:30 pm
Instructor Contact Expectations:
The best and fastest way to contact me is email, using Canvas Inbox. I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours of Tues through Thurs during weekdays only. During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase to 48 hours. On weekends, I will be unavailable. If you do not hear back from me within 24 hours after Tuesday or Thursday, then re-email me since you can assume I didn't get the email.
If you have a general question, or clarification use the Q&A discussion posts. Those will be checked more frequently and monitored by me. Other students can also reply to your question.
Course Environment:
This online course will be using a Web-based Learning Management System Canvas as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including video presentations, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail (In-Box), and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums, Flip Grid, and Pronto.
Class opens / Accessing Canvas:
Prior to the start date of Sept 7th, you'll receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting and log in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content. You can access Canvas by logging into MyCuesta, then clicking on the Resources Tab, then clicking on Canvas in the Online Learning Channel, or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar. Do not bookmark / favorite the canvas site after your login, or you will get an error message next time you try to log in. You must access the canvas log in directly.
If you are not familiar with logging into canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide (opens as a pdf)Links to an external site.. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction on the course home page.
If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas after one week and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address: support@instructure.com
Online Learning:
If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face to face. Since there is no in-class lecture component, much of this time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of viewing instructional videos, reading, studying, and completing of homework. This course is completely online using Canvas; all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) is submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings. Please be prepared to spend 8 - 12 hours per week on coursework for this class
IS an ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU?
- First, go to the Cuesta College Canvas Tutorial (self paced)Links to an external site., there are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. (If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section.)
Regular Effective Contact policy:
Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated instructional videos and possible thread discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, and virtual office hours.
In addition you will need to respond to discussion board posts and Flip Grid videos.
Course Description
This course presents an analysis of functions and their graphs. These include linear, polynomial, rational, root, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Other topics will be studied including conic sections, and matrices. This course integrates the use of technology for better understanding.
Student Learning Outcomes
Math 232 SLOs: By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Transform the graph of a parent function.
- Determine the zeros of a polynomial function with integer coefficients.
- Analyze the asymptotic properties of a rational function.
- Solve an application problem using an exponential growth model.
- Graph a conic section.
- Solve an application problem involving a three variable system of equations using matrices.
For the official course description and course outline of record please go to CurricUNET Links to an external site.:
Text Book and Materials
- College Algebra, Building Concept and Connections, 2nd Edition, by Revathi Narasimhan.(ISBN 9781630983215)
- Supplemental Materials necessary for the class, as applicable. For example:
Technical Support
Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680, or click on the help button on the Canvas Navigation to report a problem.
If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.
Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome. This may solve your problem! Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specifications Links to an external site.
Accommodations:
This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services)Links to an external site. at 805-546-3148.
College & Course Policies:
Academic Honesty Policy: The expectation will that you will be the one to complete assignments, quizzes, and discussion. Of course getting help from tutors, the instructors, and other students is acceptable and encouraged, however copying will not be accepted. At the beginning of the course you will read and sign a "Statement of Integrity". In addition to my course policy, please note all students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of Conduct Links to a pdf.
Add / Drop Policy: Students will be added according to the order of appearance on waitlist. All material must be complete if added late. In addition to my policy, please review the Cuesta policy for drops and adds.
Waitlist Policy: In addition to my course specific procedures, please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructions Links to an external site.:
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