Math 101 is a 0-credit course that runs for a period of six months.

If students wish to extend their course time after their contract end date has expired, they may apply for an extension. Each completed extension request form and fee must be received by the Office of the Registrar a minimum of one month before your course contract end date. The extension begins on the first day of the month following your course contract end date. The student is allowed three 2-month extensions.

All assignments must be submitted prior to the contract end date. All exams must be written within the contract start date and end date.

Mathematics 101 is intended for students who have recently graduated from high school with Applied Mathematics 30 and wish to upgrade their mathematics skills to a Pure Math 30 equivalency before or while attending a post-secondary institution.

However, it is advisable for you to verify with the university of your choice whether it will suffice as a Pure Math 30 equivalent for the particular program you are considering.

More information on the Math 101 course package.

MATH 101  or  MATH 100

Some topics are covered in both Math 100 and Math 101. However, in Math 100, the approach and coverage are more basic than in Math 101. Math 100 is designed for people who want to brush up on some math skills before going into a program of studies not requiring a Pure Math 30 equivalent.

Math 101 has more in-depth coverage and greater sophistication in its approach. It also contains a unit on functions of a single variable which is challenging, but, if successfully completed, leads one into an relatively easy transition to virtually any introductory university-level mathematics course.

More information on the Math 100 course package.

Registration

Registration is done through the Registrar's Office or online. Course materials are sent to you through the mail. In addition to the textbook, the course materials also contain a Student Manual which outlines a typical study schedule and infomation on assignments and exams, a Solutions Manual, and a Reading File.

You may register at any time. Course start dates are at the first of each month. Thus, if you register on or before the 10^th day of the month, your course start date will be the first day of next month.

Correlation between the Study Guide and the Targa  Developmental Math  Textbook

Unit 1: Functions and Functional Algebra
Targa text book:
No counterpart

Unit 2: Exponents and Logarithms
Targa text book:
Chapter 7.8 for exponents
No counterpart for logarithms

Unit 3: Polynomials
Targa text book:
No counterpart

Unit 4: Quadratics
Targa text book:
Chapter 11.6, 11.7
Chapter 12

Unit 5: Algebraic Fractions
Targa text book:
Chapter 13

Unit 6: Systems of Linear Equations
Targa text book:
Chapter 9.2 and 9.9

Unit 7: Sets and Inequalities
Targa text book:
Chapter 10

Unit 8: Trigonometry
Targa text book:
Chapter 14

Unit 9: Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Targa text book:
Chapter 14.7 - 14.9 for Sine and Cosine Rules and general graphing
No Counterpart for general identities

Exams

Math 101 examinations are "open book". The student is allowed to use his/her own study materials and notes during the exam. You may also bring a basic "scientific" calculator -- one that can perform logarithmic and exponential calculations - into the exam room. Programmable calculators and computers are not allowed. No formula sheets will be provided.

Course Evaluation for Credit

All students must meet the same criteria when it comes to evaluation of the final grades. To receive credit for having completed Math 101 successfully, students must achieve a composite course grade of at least 50 percent and a grade of at least 50 percent on each of the midterm and final examinations.

More information on Math 101 course grading and evaluation.

The Registrar's Office sends out transcripts of grades for completed courses.

Regrading of Exams

Under certain circumstances, you have the option to request a regrading of your exam at no extra charge. The course assistant Laurel is the person to contact for that. Be advised that whatever mark you obtain from the regrade is your final grade regardless of whether it is lower, the same, or higher than the one you have already been given.

Supplemental Exams

If you are not satisfied with your initial examination mark, you may write one supplemental examination for each examination written. Athabasca University policy regarding Supplemental Exams is outlined below:

Supplemental exams must be requested no earlier than two weeks, and no later than three months, after writing the original exam. All supplemental exams must be written within one month of their request. After writing a supplemental exam, your final grade will be the higher of the grades received on either the supplemental or the original exam.

More information on supplemental exams.

Extensions

Course extensions are available for individualized-study courses only. Students who are unable to complete their course during their course contract period may apply for an extension. Each course may be extended up to three times for a fee. Each extension is valid for a 2-month period.

More information on course extensions as to deadlines and associated fees.

Reregistration

Students are permitted one registration and one reregistration in each individualized study course. Subsequent course registrations require the course professor's written approval. Before granting approval, the course professor may consult with the tutor or other staff members and may also recommend that the student seek advice, counselling, or study-skills assistance.

Students have a maximum of one year from the end of the course contract date to reregister if they wish to carry their standing/results for work completed in the previous registration to the reregistration.

To carry credit to the reregistration, it is the student's responsibility to obtain permission from the course professor before reregistering.

After the one-year period, students are required to complete all assignments, exams, tests, etc. in the reregistration in order to obtain credit for the course.

Only course work assignment grades, not exam grades, can be tranferred for credit upon reregistration.

Challenge for Credit

The Math 101 course program does not have a challenge for credit option.

Finding FORMS

FOR ANY FORMS, go to:

http://www.athabascau.ca/main/forms.php and follow the appropriate link.

If you are a current student, you may access the forms applicable to you by logging into myAU just under the heading "FORMS".