Welcome
MATH 110-007
Spring 2012
Instructor: Dr. Larry Bowen
EMAIL: lbowen@ua.edu
OFFICE: 331 Osband Hall
PHONE: (205) 348-3920
Future Courses
Math 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 Requirements
 Prerequisites
 C- or better in Math 100
 Minimum of 250 (25) on the Skills Assessment
 Every student must have an active “crimson” e-mail
account for computer/course login.
Access Codes
Every 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 Information
 Hours of Operation
 Sundays 4-10pm
 Monday-Thursday 8am – 5pm
 Fridays 8am – 4:45pm
 Phone Number: 348 – 2592
 Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu
 NOTE: 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 Grades
 Grades 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 Grades
 3 tests (150 points each)
 Final Exam
 Quiz average
 Homework average
 Class Attendance (1 pt for each day)
 Effort/Lab (out of class) (1 point per deadline)
TOTAL
450 pts
300 pts
132 pts
66 pts
27 pts
25 pts
1000 pts
Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to
successfully pass this course.
Test Deadlines
Test 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 Policy
 Missed homework or quiz deadline
 Makeup work may be allowed.
 Must petition.
 Missed test
 Must 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.
Attendance
 Every 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 required
 No cell phones or laptops out during class
 Must attend entire class
Effort Points / Lab Attendance
Earn 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 Home
 Students can work in the software from home.
 Web page: http://ua.mylabsplus.com
 Use 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: CAS
Center 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 appointmentbased sessions’] to see times for help sessions and test
reviews.
Disability Accommodations
 Office of Disability Services
 348-4285
 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 campuswide ID.
Username: jksmith@crimson.ua.edu
Password: 12345678
Before our next class
 Get an access code
 Or be prepared to buy it with a credit/debit card through
the software
 Or 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 thoughts
 Make the commitment now to do what it takes to be
successful in this course:
 Attend class regularly
 Work hard on each assignment
 Stay on schedule
 Get help when you need it – MTLC Staff and CAS Staff are
there FOR YOU!