WelcomeMATH 110-007

Spring 2012Instructor: Dr. Larry Bowen

EMAIL: lbowen@ua.eduOFFICE: 331 Osband HallPHONE: (205) 348-3920

Future CoursesMath 110 is a Terminal Course

It is absolutely imperative that you understand that Math 110 is

NOT a prerequisite for any other math class!If you need to take math 112 or some other higher level course, but did not place into

that course, you need to drop math 110, take math 100, then math 112, etc.

Course RequirementsPrerequisites

C- or better in Math 100Minimum of 250 (25) on the Skills Assessment

Every student must have an active “crimson” e-mail account for computer/course login.

Access CodesEvery student must have a MyLabsPlus access code.

•Comes packaged with the textbook or may be purchased separately

•First-time Math 110 students must purchase a code• May use a temporary code until 2/1

•Students repeating Math 110 do NOT need to purchase a new access code. You should be able to log in to the new course and begin work immediately. If you have any trouble, come to the MTLC for assistance.

•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.

MTLC InformationHours of Operation

Sundays 4-10pm Monday-Thursday 8am – 5pm Fridays 8am – 4:45pm

Phone Number: 348 – 2592Website: www.mtlc.ua.eduNOTE: I will be on duty to help students in the

MTLC each Monday, 5 – 7 PM but there will always be instructors on duty (there to help you) anytime the MTLC is open.

Common Rules for the MTLC

• Be courteous and considerate of fellow students.

• No food, drinks, tobacco products ,cell phone use, loud music, profanity, or companions.

• ONLY the computer calculator (Windows 7) may be used on tests.

Course GradesGrades will be assigned in this course. 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, 3/21. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

Course Grades3 tests (150 points each) 450 ptsFinal Exam 300 ptsQuiz average 132 ptsHomework average 66 pts Class Attendance (1 pt for each day) 27 ptsEffort/Lab (out of class) (1 point per deadline) 25 pts

TOTAL 1000 pts

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

Test DeadlinesTest 1: Tuesday, February 7

Test 2: Tuesday, March 6

Test 3: Tuesday, April 10

Final Exam: Sunday – Thursday, April 29 - May 3

Only the computer calculator (Windows 7) may be used during tests!

Some form of ID is required when taking a test.

Refer to the syllabus/emails for further Test Rules.

Replacement Policy

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 without a petition.

If a test is missed due to a serious, verifiable circumstance, students may petition to have the zero test grade replaced with the final exam grade.

Homework

There will be graded homework assignments for each section (see syllabus for deadlines). The software automatically saves your work as you progress, but be sure to click on the “Save” button when exiting the assignment.

Homework exercises may be worked and reworked as much as needed until the deadline. Click on “Similar Exercise” to rework an exercise.

The 3 lowest homework grades will automatically be dropped and the average of the remaining homework grades will count for 66 points.

Quizzes

There will be a graded quiz for every section. (See syllabus for deadlines.)

You will have 2 attempts on each quiz. The higher grade will be taken. Click the “Submit” button to record your score. Do not click the Submit button until you have completed the entire quiz.

You can review your quiz only immediately after submitting.

The lowest 3 quiz grades will automatically be dropped and the average of the remaining quiz grades will count for 132 points.

Make-up PolicyMissed homework or quiz deadline

Makeup work may be allowed.Must petition.

Missed testMust petition as soon as possible. No makeup tests. If the petition request panel approves

the excuse, your final exam score will replace the missed test score.

Petition forms are in 345 Gordon Palmer and in the MTLC.

AttendanceEvery student is required to attend class.

Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-4:15 PM in 227 Gordon Palmer Hall.

Class attendance is recorded. Be sure to sign the roll sheet to get credit for class attendance.

1 attendance point per class meeting.Attention and participation requiredNo cell phones or laptops out during classMust attend entire class

Effort Points / Lab AttendanceEarn 1 Effort Point each deadline by either:

Making 75% or better on EACH assignment due on a particular deadline day (this includes tests) Note: A missed assignment = 0, which is <75%!

OR Spending at least 1 hour between that deadline and the

NEXT deadline doing math work in the MTLC Must swipe ACT card in AND out for time in MTLC to count

Working at HomeStudents can work in the software from home.

Web page: http://ua.mylabsplus.comUse the MyMathLab Browser Check in the software and

install all necessary plug-ins.Homework and quizzes may be completed at home.

Work well ahead of deadlines to be safe.If you have any trouble, come to the MTLC right away to

complete your assignments on time.Deadlines will not be extended because of home

computer/internet issues. Tests must be completed in the MTLC.My class lecture notes, handouts, videos, etc. can be found at

www.cas.ua.edu/mtlc/math110

Extra Help: CASCenter for Academic Success (Osband Hall) has many

resources at your disposal:

Help Sessions are held twice each week (except for test weeks) in the MTLC Club Room [each Mon & Wed, 8:30-10PM].

Math 110 Test Reviews before each test and final exam [the Monday of each test week, 6:30-9PM in 227 Gordon Palmer].

Free individual tutorial sessions are available in Osband Hall by appointment only at www.cas.ua.edu [under the ‘Make a tutorial appointment’ link].

Go to www.cas.ua.edu [under the ‘View non appointment-based sessions’] to see times for help sessions and test reviews.

Disability Accommodations

Office of Disability Services348-4285

Bring paperwork from ODS to your instructor or directly to the MTLC.

Do this as soon as possible.

Software Login Information

Registration in the software has already been done for you. However, you will need your MyLabsPlus access code in order to get to the math content in the software.

Your software user name will be your full crimson email address, and your password will be your 8-digit campus-wide ID.

Username: jksmith@crimson.ua.eduPassword: 12345678

Before our next class

Get an access code Or be prepared to buy it with a credit/debit card through

the softwareOr use the temporary code until 2/1

Log into software (for help, go to MTLC)Take the Syllabus Quiz in the MTLC

Use your syllabus during the quiz!Retake it if necessary to get 100%!

Final thoughtsMake the commitment now to do what it takes to be

successful in this course: Attend class regularlyWork hard on each assignmentStay on schedule Get help when you need it – MTLC Staff and CAS Staff are

there FOR YOU!