Algebra a basic branch of math dealing with structure of problems, relation, and quantity. It usually involves equations containing a variable which must be solved. The most basic algebra begins way back in middle school, and is slowly built upon until the official algebra courses taught in high school. There are more advanced algebra classes which can be taken in college. Algebra acts as a basis on which you will build the rest of the more advanced mathematical branches, so it is imperative that you fully understand how it works and how it can tie in with everything else.

The best strategy for learning algebra is to keep up with the class. The moment the teacher begins to talk about something that you don?t fully understand, raise your hand and ask a question. Have the tough parts explained to you. If you still don?t understand, don?t just let the rest of the class stampede past you and leave you choking on their dust. Try to stick with the rest of that class period, and afterwards stay and talk to the teacher. Have him or her explain it again right there on the spot to try and get a better grip on it.

If you still aren?t able to get the teacher to explain it in a way that you can understand, then you will have to look elsewhere. Arrange a private tutoring session using whatever resources your school has to offer. Most universities offer either tutoring appointments or drop-in tutoring sessions to all students. Take advantage of these. You might be able to get the algebra explained in a different way that makes it completely clear, so don?t hesitate to seek help besides your class instructor.

Even if the homework is not required for a certain chapter, you should do the recommended problems. Just because you think you grasp a concept doesn?t mean that you will know how to apply it when a problem comes along. Therefore you should get as much practice as you can before the date of the test that goes over those concepts. No matter how boring or repetitive it seems, just stick with it and you will be glad that you learned the concept so thoroughly.

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Final Project
The final project for the course will be Monday, May 20, 2002.
Lecture 14: Security and Privacy
The last lecture of the course is available. We discuss security and privacy issues.
Assignment 7: Link Checking and Log Analysis
This is a fun (and fairly short) assignment on link checking and log analysis. Extensive documentation is available in the assignment itself as well as in the lecture notes (Lecture 14). Remember that your lowest assignment score will be dropped (6 of the 7 assignments will count toward your final course score).
Lecture 13: Webmaster Tools
The penultimate lecture of the course is available via streaming media. We will discuss various software tools that should be in a webmaster's toolbox -- especially those involving link checking and log analysis.
Assignment 6 Extension: Due Monday, May 6
A class-wide extension for the due date of Assignment 6 has been given. Assignment 6 is due Monday, May 6, 2002. If you already have it done, congratulations, and enjoy the weekend!
Lecture 12: The Apache HTTP Server
The twelfth lecture of the course is available via streaming media. We will finish up our discussion of the Apache HTTP server.
Assignment 6: HTTP and the Apache HTTP Server
Assignment 6 is now available. The assignment has two major parts: the first is using HTTP; the second is using .htaccess files to customize the behavior of the Apache HTTP server. This assignment is very different from previous ones -- take a look at it now and begin it early! A careful review of the lecture notes should be a tremendous help in completing this assignment. It will be due Monday, May 6, 2002.
Lecture 11: HTTP and the Apache HTTP Server
The eleventh lecture of the course is available via streaming media. We will look at the underlying communication between a browser and Web server (HyperText Transfer Protocol -- HTTP), and also we begin our look at the Apache HTTP server.