MATH 1113 Precalculus -- Syllabus at a Glance
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This course is Fully Online
 Staying on pace is your responsibility.
What to expect / Is this course right for me?
 While this course is fully online and offers a certain degree of flexibility, you
will be required to submit work every week.
 It is your responsibility to establish and maintain a routine so that you do
not fall behind.
 Learning Precalculus takes practice. You will have homework assignments
and quizzes due each week.
Number of Tests: 4 tests and a Final Exam
 2 of the 4 tests are proctored, as is the Final Exam
Course also includes required homework assignments and quizzes
Grading Breakdown
 Participation: 5%
 Homework: 15%
 Quizzes: 10%
 Proctored Tests (1 and 3): 12.5% each
 Non-Proctored Tests (2 and 4): 10% each
 Final Exam: 25%
Associated Costs
 Textbook
 $48 eBook access fee – WAIVED for fall 2015
 eBook will be accessed in WebAssign
 Calculator
 TI-83 Recommended but not required
o Please note – some higher-capability calculator with Computer
Algebra System (CAS), such as the TI-89, TI-92, and TI-Nspire
will not be allowed during proctored tests and final exam.
 Online Proctoring
 Available for tests 1 and 3, as well as the Final Exam
 Proctoring Service provided by ProctorU
 $19.75 per exam if scheduled at least 72 hours in advance
Types of Support
 Monitored Discussion Forums
 Live and Archived ‘Study Halls’ and Review Sessions
 ~175 video mini lectures
 24-hour online tutoring provided by a service called Smarthinking
 Technical Support
 Basic computer skills proficiency expected