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Welcome
MATH 110-007
Fall 2012
MW: 3-4:15 pm
132 Lloyd Hall
Instructor: Dr. Larry Bowen
lbowen@ua.edu
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 might
change to a major that requires Math 112),
but did not place into that course, you should
drop Math 110 now and take Math 100
instead, then Math 112, etc.
Course Requirements
 Email correspondence
 Email your instructor: lbowen@ua.edu
 Instructor will email you at your crimson email address.
Check this email account regularly!
 Your own scientific calculator for use in class, on
assignments, and on tests
 Non-graphing, non-programmable, non-cell phone
 Clicker for use in each class.
 Access Code for course software.
Clickers
 You will be required to have a Turning Technologies
Response Unit (or “clicker”) in class with you every
day for
 Recording attendance
 Participation in class
 Clickers may be purchased at a campus book store.
 If you already have a clicker for another class, that
will work for this class too.
Must you have a clicker for this course?
1. Yes
2. No
Access Codes
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.
• Students repeating Math 110 must go to the MTLC to
get a new code. You do NOT need to purchase a new
access code.
• Temporary code available in software for 21 days.
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, 10/31. No withdrawals will be given after
this date.
Course Grades
 Class Attendance (1.5 pts per class)
 Lab (MTLC) Attendance (1.5 pts per week)
 Homework average
 Quiz average
 Study Plan
 4 tests (150 points each)
TOTAL
39 pts
21 pts
150 pts
150 pts
40 pts
600 pts
1000 pts
Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to successfully
pass this course.
Class Attendance
 Regular class meetings will be each Monday and Wednesday,
3:00-4:15 pm.
 Class attendance is recorded by the instructor via “clicker”.
 1.5 pts per class; 39 pts total.
 Attention and participation required
 No cell phones or laptops out during class
 Must attend entire class
What does NC (as a course grade) stand for?
1. Not Cool
2. No Chance
3. Never Close
4. No Credit
5. Nick Cannon
Math Lab (MTLC) Attendance
You are required to spend at least 60 minutes per week
doing math work in the MTLC.
 Must swipe ACT card in AND out for time in
MTLC to count
 May use the MTLC any time it is open
MTLC Information
 Hours of Operation (more than 70 hrs a week)
 Sundays 4-10 pm
 Monday-Thursday 8 am – 10 pm
 Fridays 8 am – 4:45 pm
 Phone Number: 348 – 2592
 Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu
How many minutes/week must you spend
in the MTLC?
Common Rules for the MTLC
• The MTLC is a Math classroom. Be courteous
and considerate of fellow students.
• No food, drinks, tobacco products ,cell phone
use, loud music, profanity, or companions.
• Math work only.
• Do not hesitate to ask questions if you need
help. The instructors and tutors in the MTLC
are there to help you!!
Homework
 Graded homework assignments for each section
 Deadline shown in syllabus and software
 May save, close, and return to complete.
 Homework exercises may be worked and reworked as
much as needed. Click on “Similar Exercise” to rework
an exercise.
 3 lowest homework grades will automatically be
dropped at end of semester.
 Average of remaining homework grades will count for
150 points.
Quizzes
 Graded quiz for each section; deadline.
 Do not click the “Submit” button until you have
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completed the entire quiz.
2 attempts on each quiz. Only higher score will be used in
course grade calculation.
Can review your quiz only immediately after submitting.
No help during quiz, but get help if needed during
review.
No work after deadline.
3 lowest quiz grades will automatically be dropped at end
of semester.
Average of remaining quiz grades will count for 150
points.
Choose the most correct statement below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Homeworks & Quizzes can both be
attempted only twice.
Homeworks can be worked on until their deadline but
Quizzes can be taken only twice.
Both Homeworks and Quizzes can always be worked on
until their deadlines.
Homeworks can be taken up to 3 times and
Quizzes can be taken up to 2 times before the deadline.
Study Plan
 Good review before tests.
 Unique to you based on your quiz and test performance.
 Must be completed by end of final exam week (12/14).
 Worth 40 points at end of semester.
Test Deadlines
Math 110 test deadline days will be on THURSDAYS, but you will
choose what time to take the test on each deadline day.
Test 1:
Thursday, September 20
Test 2:
Thursday, October 11
Test 3:
Thursday, November 1
Test 4:
Thursday, November 29
Optional Final Exam: Sunday – Friday, December 9-14 (may
choose day and time for Final Exam)
We will discuss Testing in more detail closer to Test 1.
Make-up Policy
 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
 Must petition as soon as possible (in MTLC or 345 GP).
 If the petition request is approved, makeup test may be
scheduled for Thursday or Friday after test week.
Replacement Policy
 The Math 110 Final Exam is NOT REQUIRED.
 Option to take a Comprehensive Final Exam and have
that score replace the lowest test score.
 Zero test grades due to unexcused absences or
academic misconduct will not be automatically
replaced.
 If a test is missed, fill out a petition (in MTLC or 345 GP)
as soon as possible to explain and request a make up.
Is the final exam optional?
50%
1. Yes
50%
2. No
Working at Home
 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 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.
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.
 Must be done each semester.
Extra Help: CAS
Center for Academic Success (Osband Hall) has many
resources at your disposal:
 Math 110 Help Sessions are held twice each week in the MTLC
Club Room (each Tue & Thu, 8:00-9:30 PM).
 Math 110 Test Reviews before each test & final in 222 Lloyd Hall
(Wed 9/19, Wed 10/10, Wed 10/31, Wed 11/28, Sun 12/9)
 Free individual tutoring sessions in Osband Hall by appointment
(go to www.CAS.ua.edu and look for the appointment link near
the bottom of the page).
 You can always find this info online at www.CAS.ua.edu.
Software Login Information
Registration in the software has already been done for
you.
Log into myBama, go to your Blackboard Learn courses,
click on Math 110.
You will need your MyLabsPlus access code in order to
get to the math content for the first time in the software.
Note: If myBama is down, here’s another way:
Website: www.ua.mylabsplus.com
Username = crimson email prefix (ex: jksmith)
Password = CWID
(ex: 12345678)
Have you already logged into the course
software?
50%
1. Yes
50%
2. No
If you haven’t already, before our next class:
 Get a clicker if you don’t already have one.
 Get an access code (or be prepared to buy it with a
credit/debit card through the software)
 Log into software
 Do this even if you don’t have your code yet.
 For help, go to the MTLC.
 Take the Syllabus Quiz
 Use your syllabus during the quiz! (Link to full syllabus
available in software.)
 Retake it if necessary to get 100%! Unlimited number of
attempts.
Final thoughts before covering some of Sec 5.1:
 Make the commitment now to do what it takes to be
successful in this course:
 Attend class and MTLC regularly
 Work hard on each assignment
 Stay on schedule
 Get help when you need it – MTLC Staff and CAS Staff are
there FOR YOU…as am I.