a. Canvas - Required

We will use Canvas as our "Course Organization System". It allows for quick and easy access to all course tools, course rules and policies, and helpful hints.

b. MyOpenMath (aka MOM) - Required

However, we will use the free MyOpenMath aka MOM as our "Math Learning System". It contains online textbooks, the instructor-created lecture notes, assorted YouTube videos, homework assignments, exams, asynchronous communication tools, and much more. NOTE: The Gradebook will also be in MOM.

You can find access to MOM by clicking its (brown) button on the Canvas Course Home Page. For MOM registration information go to http://profstewartmath.com/General/myopenmath116OL.html

c. Zoom - Optional, but highly recommended!

The free-of-charge software-based conference room called Zoom will be used should you want to talk to the instructor face-to-face. Download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" at https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting.

The Meeting ID is 86456515440 and the Password is office.

d. Laptop or Standalone Computer - Required

Please note, that the applications we use DO NOT WORK with Chromebooks, Mobile Devices, Tablets/iPads, Linux/Unix OS, or MS Surface RT. If necessary, YOU MUST make arrangements to take ALL graded tasks on a laptop or standalone computer.

e. Google Chrome - Required

The best browser to use is Google Chrome even for Mac users. Most application we use do not always work together well with other browsers.

f. Webcam and Microphone - Optional, but highly recommended!

Should you want to communicate with the instructor face-to-face, you must have access to a Webcam (stand-alone or build into our computer) and a microphone.

g. Scanning Capability - Optional, but highly recommended

Should you want to send some work to the instructor, you must have a scanner or a cell phone scanner app (e.g., Adobe Scan). You must know how to create pdf files.

h. Calculator - Required

A calculator is necessary in this course! It can be a hand-held scientific or graphing calculator. Be sure to use one with "forward logic". The TI 30X IIB or IIS or the TI 30XS Multiview scientific calculators are recommended. You cannot use a cellphone, online, or smart watch calculator on exams.

i. Instructor Lecture Notes - Required

The instructor lecture notes can be found in MOM. The MOM course is divided into three (3) modules of five weeks each. Every week contains several folders each containing a "Learning Materials" link. There you will find written instructor notes explaining the concepts.

j. YouTube Videos - Required

Under the "Learning Materials" links you can also find YouTube videos recorded by various mathematics instructors from other institutions showing more examples of how to work problems.

k. Hardcover Textbook - Optional

You do not have to purchase a hardcover textbook. You can find eText links under each "Learning Materials" link in the MOM Tasks Folders. These eTexts were written by various other mathematics instructors from other institutions. ONLY if you are not satisfied with the instructor's notes should you consult the eTexts.