Hi folks, I'm trying to graduate by Dec. of this year but as the fall semester is stacking up I will have to take college algebra online. So my question is this: Has anyone out there had any good / bad experiences with a college algebra class online, please keep in mind that I'm no wiz at math and I cannot take any more clep's or dantes( hit my 30hr. limit) I could take it from anywhere in the US as long it is RA (transfer reasons) I need an instructor that counts apples and oranges. Thanks, Gavin aka Buckwheat
Here's a few................. I have not had the pleasure (or discomfort) of taking an online course, however there are a number of approved courses available. Here are a few: University of New Mexico http://dce.unm.edu/credit/ Minot State University http://warp6.cs.misu.nodak.edu/conted/corresregister.htm Eastern Kentucky University http://www.extendedprograms.eku.edu/CORCAT.PHP Many other colleges offer college-level algebra via correspondence, with faculty (mentor) available to assist you through your coursework. But one thing you must remember is that correspondence requires a bit of discipline on your part, as it is designed for the independent learner. Another suggestion might be to take the course this summer at a college near you. If math is not your strongest suit, this may be a better avenue, especially if December's graduation will rely on your testing results.
Algebra Linyard, Thanks for the info, I will contact the college I attend along with these you list to make sure everything will transfer ! As to the summer sessions go - I can't, I'm already lined up on other classes ( Dec. will be tight but possible) Thanks again, Gavin
You may find useful having a look to these courses 1) The University of Texas at Austin - M301 College Algebra http://dpweb1.dp.utexas.edu/ecweb/cenroll1.wb?dept=M__&crse=301__&unique=N10/96_ 2) Centralia College - Algebra I http://www.centralia.ctc.edu/depts/DistLearning/2001-2002/CorrWi2002.html 3) Brigham Young University - MATH 110 College Algebra http://ce.byu.edu/is/index.html 4) Louisiana State University - MATH 1015 Basic Mathematics and Applications http://www.is.lsu.edu/shared_asp/factsheets/factsheets.asp?coursedept=MATH&coursenumber=1015 - MATH 1021 College Algebra http://www.is.lsu.edu/shared_asp/factsheets/factsheets.asp?coursedept=MATH&coursenumber=1021 5) University of North Dakota - MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra - MATH 103 College Algebra http://www.conted.und.edu/credit/cslist.php3 6) University of Iowa - 22M:001 Basic Algebra I http://www.uiowa.edu/~ccp/c-a-g/cg22m1.htm - 22M:002 Basic Algebra II http://www.uiowa.edu/~ccp/c-a-g/cg22m2.htm Excelsior College also suggests to check the courses offered by University of Alaska, Arkansas, Mississippi, Colorado State, Texas Tech, Southwest Texas and Rio Salada C.C., which often are among the cheapest around. I am enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin's Math 301 course. So far, I had a mixed experience. On one hand, it's being easier than I feared (since I had solved the last quadratic equation in high school almost twenty years ago); on the other hand, in this course you're practically on your own, with the textbook and a lot of exercise for every lesson. When I tried to get some help from my instructor, I got no answer at all. I have also noticed (unfortunately only after I had enrolled and paid the fee) that other courses are less demanding. Since you just need the credits to graduate, which also is my case, here goes my advice: download the fact sheet of the DANTES Fundamentals of College Algebra test (http://www.getcollegecredit.com/materials.htm#FACT%20SHEET), and compare the requirments with the contents of the course you are interested in. Don't enroll in a course that requires you to study more than that. Also avoid courses that require you to send your exercises by fax or snail mail, since you will soon notice that is a real pain in the neck to write down solved equations and problems in order to send them to the instructor (which is the case of my Math 301 course). Hope it helps. Good luck, Giancarlo
Are you comfortable with that level of difficulty for any of the math exams (especially CLEP College Math, if that'll meet the requirements?) If so, why not take the math exam and "sacrifice" the credit from one of your other tests? You'll probably have a much easier time finding a user-friendly DL class to meet one of the other requirements.. larger selection, subjects you'll be more comfortable with. I have a near-phobia of math classes. I managed a score in the 60s on the College Math CLEP general exam.
Giancarlo, Thanks, That is a wealth of info!! Linyard and yourself have given me many other colleges and universities to take that cursed algebra course from! Also you are very correct, some courses seem to be overkill for my needs; after viewing these sites some of those algebra classes looked spooky indeed! After all, ( I hope not to inflame other readers of this thread) how much of this stuff do we really use in life? As for me I use trig on the job but very, very seldom algebra . I like many others have to jump thru the various academic hoops to graduate. I wonder after a few years how much of this stuff will we retain, if not used - 50% perhaps? I guarantee one thing; when I gather my 3 hrs. in college algebra afterwards I will purge it from my mind! Thanks again, Gavin pushing the big wheel towards December!
Had a friend who tried a couple of Math/Algebra courses from Brigham Young........ STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!! Too many hoops, too much work, --- had a PhD in Math associate look at some and the work and he was shocked. Said he had never seen such at the undergraduate level. FWIW.
Buckwheat, I'm always glad to share my experiences. Before enrolling in the University of Texas'course, I posted a topic asking for advice on "the easiest algebra course around", but unfortunately I received very few suggestions. If I were you, I would look carefully to the Basic Algebra course at the university of Iowa, and the one at Lousiana State. They seem quite easy. Good luck Giancarlo
Good Morning, If I was looking for an Algebra course today I would attempt to portfolio it through TESC and transfer it. I received several excellent ideas for a friend who is a math major from the forum. If you feel comfortable giving the details of your work, life experience, and day to day routine I bet you'll get a winning idea. Good Luck. Hille
