TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: We are using a free Open Stax textbook, developed by Rice University and supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, among others. You may access this free book in several ways: Use this link and click Get This Book to access your textbook. You have two options: download a pdf file or use the View Online option. I recommend reading ahead in your text before you watch the lectures. If you want to purchase a printed version (which is completely optional), you may go to the Victoria College Bookstore and buy a printed textbook. Use this link and click More Resources for the student solutions manual and additional study aids. LAB MANUAL INFORMATION: A printed lab manual is required for this course. Purchase the second edition of College Algebra: A Collection of Activities in the Victoria College Bookstore. Colored pencils or highlighters are also required for these lab activities. Knewton alta INFORMATION: Homework assignments will be completed in Canvas using a web-based product called Knewton alta. Homework in Knewton will be used in grading Method I or II for 5% of your course grade. Read this for information about Knewton. ***NOTE**** All students have a 14 day free trial period in Knewton. You may access the course for free for 14 days from the first day of the semester. Please start working on your assignments, even if you do not have your code yet. Log in to Canvas and get started today! You MUST purchase Knewton access by the time the two week trial period ends. Assignments are due on the due date by 11:59 p.m. Homework is due throughout the semester. Check with me and in Canvas for due dates.