MATH 113Fall 2010

Prerequisites:◦ Grade of C – or better in Math 112

Every student must have an active “crimson”

e-mail account for computer/course login. Every student must have a NEW access

code.

Textbook — Algebra and Trigonometry 4th edition by Blitzer

This course is computer based. All assignments for this course will be accessed through a publisher’s website (www.ua.mylabsplus.com).

An access code will be necessary to complete your assignments. No work can be completed until you have entered an access code into your account.

Every student must have a new access code to access the publisher’s online website: www.ua.mylabsplus where assignments can be completed.

The code gives you access to an online textbook, video lectures, examples of assignments and many more useful tools to help you be successful in this course.

Access codes may be purchased with or without a printed version of the textbook.

You may purchase the code with the textbook at any of the bookstores in town.

You may purchase the code without a printed version of the book either at one of the bookstores in town or online on the mylabsplus website set up for your specific math course.

Again, no work can be completed until you have entered your access code into your account.

Possible grades in this course are: A, B, C (+/-) or NC.

A grade of NC means you receive no credit for this course. You must take the course again, but an NC does not affect your GPA.

The last day to withdraw from the course is Wednesday, October 27th. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

4 tests (100 points each) 400 pts Final Exam 300 pts Quiz average (40 points each test period) 160 pts Homework average (25 pts each test period) 100 pts Class Meetings 40 pts TOTAL 1000

pts

Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to successfully pass this course.

Math 113 meets everyday your schedule shows. (MWF or TR)

Each class meeting counts for points. MWF—1 point each – Total 40 points TR—1.5 points each – Total 40.5 points It is your responsibility to sign the

attendance sheet

There will be homework assignments for each section and they will be graded. Multiple attempts are allowed on homework. Be sure to click on the “Save” button when you are ready to record your homework score. You may submit homework before the assignment is finished and return to it later.

There will be a quiz given after each section. Click on the “Submit” button when ready for your quiz score to be recorded. Only one attempt is allowed on quizzes.

3 or fewer absences 4 or more absences

A 16 42.1% A 3 3.4%

B 10 26.3% B 13 14.6%

C 8 21.1% C 26 29.2%

Below 70% 4 10.5%

Below 70% 46 52.8%

Avg   84 Avg   59

Passing   89.5% Passing   47.2%

2 or fewer absences 3 or more absences

A 11 22% A 5 4.4%

B 20 40% B 18 15.9%

C 16 32% C 32 28.3%

Below 70% 3 6%

Below 70% 58 51.3%

Avg   83 Avg   57.6

Passing   94% Passing   48.7%

Each quiz has approximately 10 questions. You will be shown the correct answers on

the quiz once it is graded. The lowest homework grade and the lowest

quiz grade will automatically be dropped each test period.

All sections covered after Test 4 are included in Test 4 work (see the Hmw., Quiz Score Sheet).

Homework is worth 25 points each test period. Quizzes are worth 40 points each test period. Quizzes are worth almost twice as much as

homework so prepare accordingly! If you missed any assignment and have a

serious verifiable excuse, then you can fill out a petition request form in 345 Gordon Palmer asking for permission to make up your missed work.

NOTE: The MTLC staff will help you with your homework. However, no help will be given on quizzes. Once you have graded your quiz, then we will be more than happy to help you understand any problems that you missed.

Quiz Average 80% or higher

Passing rate 98.4%

Quiz Average lower than 80%

Passing rate  32.7%

MWF Classes - Your Exams will be ONLY on Tuesdays!

TR Classes - Your Exams will be ONLY on Mondays!

If you have a conflict, you must go and make prior arrangements in the MTLC.

Everyone will be allowed to replace his or her lowest test grade with the grade made on the final exam.

Zero grades due to unexcused absences or academic misconduct will not be replaced.

If a test is missed due to a serious, verifiable circumstance, the zero test grade will also be replaced with the final exam grade, but only if a petition request form is filed within 2 days at Room 345 Gordon Palmer and if the petition request panel approves the excuse.

Students can do homework from home by downloading all of the necessary plug-ins.◦ Web page: http://ua.mylabsplus.com◦ Use the installation wizard in the software. Be

sure to check for ALL components and install all necessary plug-ins.

Tests must be completed in the MTLC. Homework and quizzes may be completed at

home. However, if grades are not successfully sent from home for any reason, you will not be able to retry the work after the deadline has passed. If you work from home, there is a risk your grades may not be properly saved.

An acknowledgement form stating that you have read the syllabus and understand the policies set by this course must be completed in the software before you will be allowed to begin any assignments. You must complete it with a score of a 100%.

The acknowledgement form can be found under the “Orientation” folder in the software.

The Syllabus quiz contains questions about the syllabus.

You may take this quiz (and only this quiz) as many times as you like, and you may have your syllabus with you when you take it.

The purpose of the quiz is to make sure that you understand the policies set out in the syllabus should it become necessary to refer to them later, so take this quiz very seriously.

This quiz must be taken in the MTLC. It is password protected.

Username: your crimson email address Password: your CWID

Example:Username: jksmith@crimson.ua.eduPassword: 12345678

(This login has already been created for you. If you cannot log in for any reason, you need to come to the MTLC for assistance.)

Select Course—under course list after logging into ua.MyLabsPlus

Install the plug-ins on your own computer if necessary using the installation wizard found on the screen on the right.

Read the announcements, then click on the Orientation tab.

Finding your assignments: click on Folder for work

Orientation: everyone must fill out the Syllabus Acknowledgement Form

Each section has Videos, textbook, practice, homework, and quiz

If you have any trouble logging into the software or finding your assignments, then you need to come by the MTLC - the computer lab in Tutwiler - during operating hours and let someone assist you.

Remember you cannot complete any assignments until you have entered your access code.

Hours of Operation◦ Sunday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm◦ Mon. – Thursday: 8:00am – 10:00pm◦ Friday: 8:00am – 4:45pm

Closings◦ Labor Day: Sunday 9/5 & Monday 9/6◦ Fall Break: Thursday 10/28 at 10pm until 8am Monday 11/1◦ Thursday 11/18◦ Thanksgiving: Tuesday 11/23 at 5:00pm until 8am Monday

11/29◦ Last day for help in the MTLC will be Sunday 12/5 from 4 to

6:30pm Phone Number: 348 – 2592 Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu EMAIL: ma113mtl@bama.ua.edu

Please put your instructor’s name in the subject box for email.

ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS, TOBACCO

PRODUCTS, CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS, OR

PROFANITY ARE ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

The MTLC is open 71 hours each week for help. Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)CTL offers weekly help sessions in the MTLC.CTL will offer review section for each Test since the MTLC will be closed except 8pm-10pm on Test weeks.CTL website: www.ctl.ua.edu Free personal tutorial appointments are available at the CTL in Osband Hall. Call 348-8854 to schedule an appointment.

Purchase Access Code Log into software and enter your access code Use the installation wizard in the software to

install all necessary plug-ins if you are going to use your own computer

Complete the Acknowledgement Form Complete the Syllabus Quiz in the MTLC Complete all assignments that are due before

next meeting (check the Syllabus for due dates).

Work hard Get help Enjoy the semester! We are looking forward to your success in

this course.