MATH 112 (Tuesday)
Spring 2015
Instructor:
Syllabus
Keep your copy of the syllabus handy
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Questions will arise throughout the
semester
Answers can be found here more quickly
than by emailing the instructor!
Complete syllabus also available online:
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Course software (also has this Orientation
PowerPoint Presentation)
myBama (OIRA)
www.mtlc.ua.edu
Email Correspondence Required
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Instructor to students:
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Crimson email account
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Check it regularly!
Students to instructor:
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ma112mtlc@as.ua.edu
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Put INSTRUCTOR'S NAME in subject line
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(All math 112 instructors share this inbox!)
Instructor will check this daily
Access Code Required
Every student must have a NEW MyLabsPlus access code.
 Must purchase from UA bookstore or course software
 Amazon or other online won’t work. Must say “Univ. of AL”, “MTLC”
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Required to access all assignments and tests
Also gives access to a complete e-textbook, video lectures,
examples of assignments more
 Hard-copy textbook is OPTIONAL
Temporary access code available in software for the first 21
days of the semester
Repeaters may not need a new code - try before you buy!
Comes in a
white paper
box
Allowed Calculator
Notice the
yellow strip
Tests = 70%
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Our Math 112 test deadline days will be on THURSDAYS,
but you will choose what time to take the test on deadline
days.
 Online registration dates on front page of syllabus
 Test deadline days on front page of syllabus
 More testing info on page 4 of syllabus
 We will discuss Testing in more detail closer to Test 1
Disability Accommodations
 Office
of Disability Services
 348-4285
 Bring paperwork from ODS
 One copy to instructor
 AND one copy directly to the MTLC
 Do this as soon as possible.
 Must be done each semester.
Required Attendance
(3 credit hour course)
Class = 1%
• 75 minutes every TUESDAY
• Cover 2 or 3 sections per week
• Presentation with examples and explanation
• Participate and sign roll for credit
Lab (MTLC) = 1%
• 75 minutes per week
• Expect to have ~3 hrs/wk of work outside of class
• 3-5 assignments per week
MTLC Information-B1 Tutwiler
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For math work, math help, and math tests
Typical Hours of Operation
 5 days, 64+ hours each week
 Business: Mon.-Thur. 8am-5pm, or Friday 8am-4:45pm
 Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
 Limited study hours during Test Weeks
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Phone Number: 348 – 2592
Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu
Lab Attendance
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In MTLC a minimum of 75 minutes each week
• Does NOT have to be scheduled lab time
• Partial points awarded for partial time
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Credit for lab time based only on ACT card swipes
 Swipe when entering AND exiting the lab.
 Swiping another student’s ID is academic
misconduct.
Weekly lab time counted Monday to Friday
 No “roll over” minutes from one week to another
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Homework = 8%
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Graded homework assignments for each section
Due dates and times are in syllabus and software
May save, close, and return to complete (before
deadline)
Can earn 100% on EACH homework assignment
 Click “Similar Exercise” to rework a problem until you
get it right and/or to practice it again!
 Help is available if needed:
○ In software: Teaching video, e-text, ‘Help Me Solve’
○ MTLC: Instructors and tutors on duty to help you
Quizzes = 10%
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Graded quiz for each section.
Due dates and times are in syllabus and software
 No
MTLC help during quiz
 Unlimited number of attempts on each quiz
 Only the highest score will be included in your grade
calculation.
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You can review the quiz, but only immediately after
it has been scored.
 See
which questions you missed and why
 MTLC help available during review
Working at Home
You can work in the software anywhere you have
internet access.
 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.
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Before Our Next Class
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Get a spiral notebook with pocket for math work.
Get an access code (or be prepared to buy it with a
credit/debit card through the software)
Log into software
 If you can’t get your own code yet, use the temporary
code when prompted
 For help, go to the MTLC
Assignments (3 due Friday):
 Syllabus Quiz
 Use your syllabus during the quiz!
 Homework h1.2&1.3
 Quiz q1.2&1.3
Keys to Success
Make the commitment now to do what it
takes to be successful in this course
 Attend class and MTLC regularly
 Stay on schedule (DO < DUE!)
 Work hard enough on each assignment
 Get help when you need it – MTLC Staff
and CAS Staff are there FOR YOU!