If you logon to the course via USU Canavas, you will be directed to the Online 1050 homepage which is is http://www.math.usu.edu/rheal/math1050flex.
Of course you must have a computer with an internet connection. A graphing calculator is also required. If you already own a graphing calculator then use that one. The Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus model is recommended. Here is a TI-83 Plus Guidebook. When you are on-line, you may choose to use the online graphing tool.
The textbook is Precalculus with Software by Paul Sisson and is published by Hawkes Learning Systems. If you haven’t already purchased the materials from a USU bookstore, then go to
http://hawkespublishing.stores.yahoo.net/precalculus.html
Choose one the following two options:
Option 1. Purchase the Precalculus Software and Hardcover textbook. With this option the textbook will be mailed to you along with the software CD and license number. The lesson instruction can be viewed via the textbook or electronically via the software.
Option 2. Save time and money by purchasing only the Precalculus Software. With this option, you first purchase an access code online and then dowload the software and install it on your computer using your unique access code. Be careful to purchase the Precalculus Software and keep a copy of the access code. With this option, the lesson instruction is viewed electronically via the software. Note: Do NOT buy the College Algebra Software.
Hawkes Software Installation:
Once you have either the access code or CD, follow the installation and set-up instructions which can be viewed at http://www.hawkeslearning.com/Support/InstallationInstructions.htm
The Hawkes Course ID is
USUPRC
Be certain to choose the correct section. For Math 1050 Flex, the section is
Online Math 1050 Flex
Student Get Started Video
Student Manual (PDF)
Once you work through the first few lessons, you will become very comfortable with the instructional software.
| Dr. E Robert Heal, Professor Department of Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Website Robert.Heal@usu.edu 435.797.2853 |
Gregory Wheeler Department of Mathematics and Statistics USU Uinta Basin Campus Greg.Wheeler@usu.edu 435.722.2294 |
