ONLINE ORIENTATION
Here is an orientation on how to use the website needed for the course. Click on the links below to access instructional videos and register into the publisher's website. If you do not have a broadband connection to the internet (DSL, cable modem, or are on campus), the video demonstrations will take a long time to load and view.


Step 1: All the homework for the class will be completed at the Course Compass website. Click on the following link to learn how to register for Course Compass. If you have purchased a new book, then the access code should be packaged with the new book. If you do not wish to purchase a physical book, then you can buy access to the website online with a credit card. You will need the course code in order to be registered into the correct course. The course id is quirarte57844.
. Be sure that you have the spelling and id number correct or you may be enrolled in the wrong course.
If you do not have the funds to purchase the access code now, the website offers a 17-day free trial period.

The website contains an e-text, video lectures, quizes, homework exercises, online tutoring, etc.

Here is the link http://www.coursecompass.com. Click on register under "students" to enroll in the course compass class. Remember the code is quirarte57844.
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Step 2: Click here to read the syllabus for the course.

Step 3: To be able to do the homework, view the videos, view the e-text, and use all the other features of Course Compass, you will need to download some plugins. These include:

Adobe Acrobat Reader Allows the e-text to be displayed
Real-One Player Allows videos to be displayed
Flash Allows students to do the "You try it" exercises
MathXL Player This plugin is specific to Course Compass and allows the homework problems to be displayed. It is essential that you install this plugin. You will not be able to complete the homework without it. You will see only a blank screen if the plugin is not installed. You may have to choose the text book specific to the player. If that is necessary, from the Drop Down Menu choose the Jay Lehman, Intermediate Algebra, 3rd. edition.



Also, if you have AOL as a browser, you may need to download either Netscape or Explorer and use either of these to access the site. There is also a link on my website to download the plugins....click here on the MyMathLab Installation Wizard icon to start the download. You may need to choose the correct book from the drop down menu. Scroll down the list of books until you see the Intermediate Algebra, 4th edition by Lehman.

Step 4: My website offers links to important information about the course. I suggest that you visit the pages associated within the Math 125 class so that you become fully informed about the requirements and expectations for the course.

Step 5: After you have completed the orientation, post a brief note on the discussion board about yourself.

Contact Information

Office: LRC 145
Office Phone (916)691-7182
Office Hours M/W 3:40-4:40 pm in LRC 145
The following Fridays from 11:30-3:30pm. 1/14; 3/14;4/12;5/2; 5/9
E-Mail quirars@crc.losrios.edu


I will respond to e-mail within 2 business days M-F. I will NOT respond to e-mail that does not have Math 125 in the subject line of the email. If you do not hear from me within that time frame, you should assume that I have not received your message and resend it.


Click here if you are having trouble with Course Compass and click on the "Support" Tab at the top of the screen and scroll to the bottom of the screen for the number to tech support. I advise you to call immediately and not send an email regarding the trouble. Since this is the beginning of the semester, they will respond to phone inquiries quicker than email requests.