Welcome to the MTLC
MATH 110
Fall 2009
Welcome to the MTLC
Instructors
Sections 01, 03:
Section 05:
Sections 07, 09:
Section 10:
Sections 12, 14:
Section 16:
Jil Chambless
Nathan Jackson
Mary Maxwell
Larry Bowen
Camille Steiner
Brie Gann
Math 110 is a terminal course
Math 110 is not a prerequisite for anything.
If your major requires Math 112, you do not
need to take Math 110, you need to take
Math 100 (even if you placed directly into
Math 110).
If you need to take Math 112, you should
drop Math 110 NOW and add Math 100 or
Math 112.
Course Requirements
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Prerequisites
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Grade of C– or better in Math 100
Minimum of 250 (25) on the placement test
Every student must have an active “crimson” email account to register for the course.
Every student must have a NEW access code
unless you took the course previously.
Access Codes
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Every student must have a new access code
to access the publisher’s online website
where assignments can be completed.
An access code gives you access to the
MyLabsPlus website where you will find your
assignments.
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.
Access Codes
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Access codes may be purchased with or without
a printed version of the textbook.
You may purchase the code with the textbook at
any of the bookstores in town.
You may purchase the code without a printed
version of the book either at one of the
bookstores in town or online on the mylabsplus
website set up for your specific math course.
Again, no work can be completed until you have
purchased and/or entered your access code in
the course software.
Access Codes –Repeating Students
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If you are repeating the course, then
you should be able to log in to the new
course already. If you have any
trouble, then be sure to come to the
MTLC immediately for assistance.
Course Grades
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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, October 28. No
withdrawals will be given after this date.
Course Grades
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Final Exam
4 tests (100 points each)
Quiz average (40 points each test period)
Homework average (17 points each test period)
Class Meetings (3 points for each week)
Lab Attendance (3 points for each week)
Survey
TOTAL
300 pts
400 pts
160 pts
68 pts
42 pts
30 pts
2 pts
1002 pts
Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to successfully pass
this course.
MTLC Information
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Hours of Operation
 Sunday:
 Monday-Thursday
 Friday
Closings
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4pm – 10pm
8am – 10pm
8am – 5pm
Labor Day : Sunday 9/6 & Monday 9/7
Fall Break: 10pm Wed. 10/7 until 8am Mon. 10/12
Thanksgiving: 5pm Tues. 11/24 until 8am Mon. 11/30
Last day for help in the MTLC will be Sunday 12/6
Phone Number: 348 – 2592
Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu
Email: ma110mtl@bama.ua.edu
Please put your instructor’s name in the subject
box of your email
Common Rules for the Center
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS,
CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS,
TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR
PROFANITY ARE ALLOWED.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
No calculators except the computer
calculator
Class Attendance
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Every student is required to come to class at the
scheduled class time on the following days:
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Wed. 8/19 and Fri. 8/21 for Mon/Wed/Fri classes
Thurs. 8/20 for Tues/Thurs classes
After the first week of class, every student is
required to attend a class meeting on Wednesday
or Thursday each week and sign the class roll.
Class meetings will be held at the scheduled time
in the scheduled classroom.
Each class meeting is worth 3 points.
Success Rate based on
Class Attendance from Fall 2007
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3 or fewer absences
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Passing rate – 98.2%
4 or more absences
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Passing rate – 43.59%
Lab Hours
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Students are required to spend a minimum of 3 hours each
week in the MTLC (math lab) doing work. Time spent in
the MTLC working on the computer, reviewing for tests,
and attending help sessions counts toward your ‘lab hours’.
Students will earn 3 points a week toward the lab
attendance grade for meeting this requirement.
Lab attendance points will also be given if each assignment
(homework and quiz) for the week is completed with a
grade of 70% or higher by the given deadline.
Quizzes & Homeworks
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There will be homework assignments for each section
and they will be graded. Multiple attempts are allowed
on homework. Be sure to click on the “Save” button
when you are ready to record your homework score.
You may submit homework before the assignment is
finished and return to it later.
There will be a quiz given after each section. Click on
the “Submit” button when ready for your quiz score to
be recorded. Only two attempts are allowed on quizzes.
You will be allowed to drop one lowest homework grade
and one lowest quiz grade each test period. Makeup
work may be allowed. To request permission to make
up work, students must fill out a petition form in Room
345 Gordon Palmer.
Quizzes & Homeworks
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Homework is worth 17 points each test period.
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Quizzes are worth 40 points each test period.
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A quiz is worth more than twice a homework. So
prepare accordingly.
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Each section of material has a due date.
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Homework deadline is at noon
Quiz deadline is at 1 pm
Lab Hours
In the example below, Student 1 and Student 2
must spend three hours in the lab to receive their
lab points for the week.
Student 1
HW
Quiz
Student 2
HW
Quiz
Section 5.1
100
80
100
50
Section 5.2
100
0
100
100
Lab Attendance Points
Partial points can be earned on lab hours.
Every time you enter or exit the MTLC lab
the monitor will swipe your ID card even if
you exit for a short time. Anyone caught
swiping another student’s ID will be charged
with academic misconduct.
Lab Attendance
If you miss any assignment for the week
then your lab attendance will be based on
your actual hours in the MTLC for the week
(because one of your grades for the week
would be 0%, which is below 70%).
This is true even if you are planning on using
your missed assignment as one of your
drop grades.
Testing Procedures
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Tests days are shown on the front page of your
syllabus.
You will need to register for a test time during a
test registration week as noted on the front
page of your syllabus. Details will be discussed
later in class as Test 1 gets near.
There are penalties for failure to register
on time. Read test rules on syllabus for
more information.
Replacement Policy
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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.
If a test is missed due to a serious, verifiable
circumstance, the zero test grade will also be
replaced with the final exam grade, but only if a
petition request form is filed within 2 days and if
the petition request panel approves the excuse.
Go to Room 345 Gordon Palmer to fill out and file a
petition request form.
Student Login Information
Username: your crimson email address
Password: your CWID
Example:
Username: jksmith@crimson.ua.edu
Password: 12345678
(This login has already been created for you. If
you cannot log in for any reason, you need to
come to the MTLC for assistance.)
You will find your course for this semester
under Alabama Fall 2009 Term
Actual Login
Pause here and demonstrate the login.
Initial Skills Assessment
When you login to MyLabsPlus you will see two links:
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Math110_Smith_Math110_01
Alabama Skills Assessment MATH_110_Smith
BEFORE beginning your work in your class, click the
MyMathTest link, click the Placement button on the
left of the screen, and take a brief skills assessment.
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Important assessment tool for us
Will NOT hurt your grade in the course, could help it
PLEASE take it seriously
Getting started
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After logging into the software, click on
your course and section.
Read the announcements, then click on
the Test 1 Work button to view the
material for Test 1.
Acknowledgement Form
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An acknowledgement form stating that
you have read the syllabus and
understand the policies set by this course
must be completed before you will be
allowed to do any assignments. You must
complete it with a score of a 100%.
In the math software under Test 1 Work,
click on Orientation to fill out this form
Syllabus Quiz
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Must be taken in the lab (MTLC).
The Syllabus Quiz (due Fri. 9/4 by 1 pm for all
classes) contains questions about the syllabus.
You may take this quiz (and only this quiz) as
many times as you like, and you may have your
syllabus with you when you take it.
The purpose of the quiz is to make sure that
you understand the policies set out in the
syllabus should it become necessary to refer to
them later, so take this quiz very seriously.
Working at Home
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Students can do homework from home by
downloading all of the necessary plug-ins.
 Web page: http://mylabsplus.com
 Use the installation wizard in the software. Be sure
to check for ALL components and install all
necessary plug-ins.
Tests must be completed in the MTLC.
Homework and quizzes may be completed at home.
However, if grades are not successfully sent from
home for any reason you will not be able to retry the
work after the deadline has passed. If you work
from home, there is a risk your grades may not be
properly saved.
CTL Weekly Help Sessions
Check the CTL website (www.ctl.ua.edu)
for days/times of these weekly help
sessions.
 Free personal tutor appointments are also
available in Osband Hall. Call 348-8854
to schedule an appointment.
 110 Help Sessions in MTLC
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Before our next class
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Get an access code
Complete the Initial Skills Assessment
Complete the Acknowledgement Form
Take the Syllabus Quiz in the MTLC
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(Have your syllabus with you.)
Final thoughts
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Make the commitment now to do what
it takes to be successful in this course.
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Work hard on each assignment
Stay on schedule
Get help when you need it – MTLC Staff
and CTL Staff are there FOR YOU!
Math 110 is a terminal math course!