This week, you will become acquainted with the course environment, introduce yourself to your colleagues and me, create and upload a PDF file of handwritten work, and begin the topic on functions.

You will be introduced to all the tools you need for this online course. All of these assignments do not involve any strenuous math, and are an easy way to get you off to a great start as far as your grade is concerned.

Upon completion of the required tasks for this week's module you will be ready to move on to week 2. Please do not rely on your Canvas "to-do list" as it may not capture all course requirements.

Remember that each week you should check the week's module and read the welcome note.

This week’s main objectives are

get you comfortable with your learning environment
complete some easy assignments to get your grade off to a great start
start getting into the course work with functions

Learning Objectives

(If you are new to Canvas) Understand how to Navigate Canvas and send emails via the Canvas course
Read through and understand the syllabus for the course
Use a discussion assignment and become familiar with some of your “online” peers.
Understand how to enter answers in MyOpenMath
Successfully create and upload a PDF file for something written on paper.
Introduction to Functions
- determine if a relation is a function
- find the value of functions from graphs, tables, and equations
- vertical line test for functions
- one-to-one functions
- horizontal line test for one-to-one functions
- "toolkit" functions

Instructor Comments

Canvas Navigation
If this is the first time you are using Canvas be sure to go to the following link:
www.salemstate.edu/offices-and-services/information-technology-services/canvas
You should take some time “exploring” our Canvas course to get familiar with navigating around Canvas.

Gift assignments
I don’t typically offer extra credit. However, these gift assignments are just that, “a gift”. You should get 100% of the points available from these assignments to get you off on the right track. You’ll be able to take the Syllabus quiz multiple times to get 100%.

Reading and Assignments

Assigned reading & Video Lessons
- MAT150 Orientation (If you haven’t already done this)
- 1.1 Notes
- 1.1 Function and Function Notation
- Video Lessons
Gift assignments
- Email
- Intro
- PDF file creation
- MyOpenMath orientation
- Syllabus (Canvas quiz)
Additional Assignments
- HW1.1 (homework)
- SQ1.1 (skills quiz)
- Extra Practice options are available in Canvas.

Upon completion of the required tasks for this week's module you will be ready to move on to week 2. Please do not rely on your Canvas "to-do list" as it may not capture all course requirements.

Good luck with week 1, and let’s get started!

Week 1 Module

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