MATH 121
Spring 2015
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Email correspondence
• Email your instructor: ma121mtlc@as.ua.edu
(Put your instructor’s name in subject line)
• Instructor will email you at your CRIMSON email
address. Check this email account regularly!
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Your own CASIO fx-260 School version
scientific calculator for use in class, on
assignments, and on tests
• Non-graphing, non-programmable, non-cell
phone
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Access Code for course software.
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Your own scientific calculator
◦ For use in class, on assignments, and on tests
◦ For tests, ONLY the Casio fx-260 Solar School or the
calculator available on the computer will be allowed.
◦ Using a different hand-held calculator on a test will
be treated as academic misconduct.
Every student must have a MyLabsPlus access code.
• Comes packaged with the textbook or may be purchased
separately.
• 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.
• There is a temporary access code that will be available to use
for the first 21 days of school.
• If you are repeating Math 121 then you do not need to purchase
a new access code. Just log into the software and Spring 2015
should be accessible. If you are having any problems, please
get into the MTLC.
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Possible grades in this course are A, B, C, D, F, (+/-).
A grade of D or F will affect your GPA and you would
need to retake the course.
The last day to withdraw from the course is
Wednesday, March 25th. There will be no withdrawals
given after this date.
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4 tests
Final Exam
Quizzes
Homework
Study Plan
Class Meetings
TOTAL
40%
30%
10%
9%
10%
1%
100%
Students must earn a minimum of 70% by the end of
the semester to successfully pass this course.
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Regular class meetings will be every Tuesday and
Thursday at the scheduled class time.
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Class attendance will be recorded.
◦ Attention and participation (taking notes) required
◦ No cell phones or laptops out during class
◦ Must attend entire class
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There will be homework assignments for each section and
they will be graded. Homework assignments usually have
around 15-20 questions.
Homework assignments can be worked until you have a 100.
For every problem, you can select similar exercise and rework that type of problem to get it correct. Everyone should
have a 100 on every homework assignment. If you need help,
come to the lab for assistance.
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You can review homework anytime during the semester under
the unofficial grade book in the software.
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A minimum of 3 of your lowest homework grades will be
automatically dropped at the end of the semester.
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There will also be a quiz given after each section. Unlimited
attempts are allowed on quizzes. The best score will be kept.
Each quiz has approximately 10 questions.
You will be shown the correct answers on the quiz once it is
graded.
You can only review the quiz immediately after it has been
scored. So be sure to notice which questions you missed and
why.
A minimum of 3 of your lowest quiz grades will be automatically
dropped at the end of the semester.
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The MML Study Plan is worth10% of your overall
grade.
You can get access to the MML Study Plan by
clicking on the “Study Plan” tab on the left side of
the software.
The MML Study Plan will need to be completed by
the end of the semester.
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During the course of the semester your study plan will be updated
after every quiz that you take. If you miss an important topic on a
quiz, your study plan will show that you need to do extra work on
those type of problems in order to improve in the course. So, please
take every quiz seriously and do your very best!
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Inside the study plan you will be able to work on the types of
problems that you are having difficulty with. When you feel like you
understand and have mastered these difficult areas you may take a
short 3 problem quiz. If you are successful on the quiz, your study
plan will then be updated showing this mastery.
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The MML Study Plan will be individual and unique to just you!
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This will be a great review tool before every test and the Final.
Math 121 test deadline days will be on Wednesdays, but you will
choose what time to take the test on each deadline day.
Test 1:
Wednesday, February 4th
Test 2:
Wednesday, February 25th
Test 3:
Wednesday, March 25th
Test 4:
Wednesday, April 25th
Comprehensive Final Exam: Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1
(may choose day and time for Final Exam)
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For Tests 1-4: registration begins at 8AM on 1/19 and ends at
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Final Exam: registration begins at 8am on 4/13 and ends at
5pm on 1/23
5pm 4/20
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This semester you will only register ONCE for all the tests. You need
to look at your schedule, work, etc. and be certain that the test time
you register for will work for all 4 tests!
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Go to the MTLC website to register as in the past.
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Failure to show up for a registered test time will result in a ZERO!
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Missed homework or quiz deadline
◦ Score for incomplete HW or quiz = as completed at
deadline
◦ Score for HW or quiz not started before deadline = 0
◦ Will be considered in your 3 lowest drops at end.
Missed test
◦ If a test is missed for any reason, the zero score will be
considered your lowest and will be replaced by the final
exam score. There are no makeup tests. Please be aware
that only one exam score will be replaced.
◦ Students who will miss any assignments due to official
University business must make other arrangements
beforehand.
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The Math 121 Final Exam is REQUIRED.
The Comprehensive Final Exam score may replace the
lowest test score.
Zero test grades due to academic misconduct will not
be replaced.
Average 80% or higher on ALL
Passing rate
94.2%
Lower than 80%
Passing rate
34.4%
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Students can work in the software from home.
• Use the MyMathLab Browser Check in the
software and install all necessary plug-ins (one
time only).
Homework and quizzes may be completed at
home.
• Work 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.
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Office of Disability Services
• 348-4285
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Bring paperwork from ODS to your instructor
and directly to the MTLC.
Do this as soon as possible.
Must be done each semester.
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If you have any trouble with the software or
finding your assignments, then you need to
come by the MTLC during operating hours and
let someone assist you.
Remember you cannot complete any
assignments until you have entered your access
code.
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Hours of Operation
◦ Monday – Thursday:
◦ Friday:
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Phone Number: 348 – 2592
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Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu
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8:00am – 10:00pm
8:00am – 4:45pm
EMAIL: ma121mtlc@as.ua.edu
Please put your instructor’s name in the subject box for email.
• The MTLC is a Math classroom. Be courteous and
considerate of fellow students.
• Do not hesitate to ask questions if you need help. The
instructors and tutors in the MTLC are there to help
you!!
• Math work only.
• No food, drinks, tobacco products ,cell phone use,
loud music, profanity, or companions.
Center for Academic Success (Osband Hall) has
many resources at your disposal:
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Go to www.cas.ua.edu
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Call 348-8854 with questions or problems
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We are looking forward to your success in
this course.
Work hard from the very beginning
Get help when you need it-do not wait
Please enjoy the semester!