Getting Started with Self-Paced Math 140

1. Register for the course (Math 140 section W1).
   
   
2. Read the Course Summary. Familiarize yourself with the structure of this web site, and the information it contains. If you then have additional questions, contact me by email.
   
   
3. Buy the textbook, Precalculus (6th edition), by Michael Sullivan.. The textbook comes bundled with the MathPak CD-ROM and access code. This gives you access to the Student Solutions Manual, video lectures, tutorials, and other supplementary material.
   
   
4. You will need access to a computer with an internet connection and a recent version web browser (version 4 or higher of Netscape or Internet Explorer will work).
   
   
5. Start your coursework with the Detailed Schedule page.
   • Make sure you notice the due dates for the unit exams and for the midterm and the final exam. It would probably be a good idea to print out this page and post it where you can easily refer to it.
   • The Detailed Schedule page will first take you to the Online Testing Practice, followed by the study guidelines for Unit 1 and the Unit 1 exam description. Follow the instructions given on those pages to learn about the computer testing system and how to complete the Unit 1 Pretest and the Unit 1 Exam.
     
     
6. If you need help with your coursework, take advantage of the resources listed on the Help page.
   • Pay attention to the three important guidelines listed on the Help page, and make sure that you plan enough time in your schedule to devote to this course.
   • Register with the Prentice Hall Math Tutor Center. You can receive tutoring on examples, exercises and problems in the texbook by phone, fax or e-mail.