Welcome to the MTLC
MATH 113
Spring 2010
Course Requirements
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Prerequisites
 Grade of C– or better in Math 112
Every student must have an active “crimson”
e-mail account for computer/course login.
 Every new student must have a NEW
access/registration code.
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Textbook and access code
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Textbook—PreCalculus 3rd edition by Beecher, Penna,
and Bittinger.
This course is a computer based course. All
assignments for this course will accessed through a
publisher’s website.
(www.ua.mylabsplus.com)
An access code will be necessary to complete your
assignments. No work can be completed until you
have entered an access code into your account.
Access Codes
Every student must have a new access code
to access to the publisher’s online website
where assignments can be completed.
 An access code gives you access to the
ua.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.
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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
entered your access code into your account.
Access Codes –Repeating Students
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Students repeating Math 113 or coming from Math
112 at UA Fall 2008 or after, will receive a new
access code.
If you have any trouble, then be sure to come to the
MTLC for assistance.
Calculator
Only the calculator on the computer is
allowed in this course.
 No other calculators are allowed during
testing.
 It is the student’s responsibility to learn how
to operate the computer calculator before
testing.
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Course Grades
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, March 24th. No
withdrawals will be given after this date.
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Course Grades
4 tests (100 points each)
400 pts
 Final Exam
300 pts
 Quiz average (43 points each test period)
172 pts
 Homework average (22 points each test period) 88 pts
 Class Meetings
42 pts
 Lab Survey
2 pts
 TOTAL
1004 pts
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Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to
successfully pass this course.
Class Attendance
Math 113 meets everyday your schedule
shows. (MWF or TR)
 Each class meeting counts for points.
MWF—1 point each – Total 42 points
TR—1.5 points each – Total 42 points
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Homework & Quizzes
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 one
attempt is allowed on quizzes.
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Attendance
Success Rates based on
Class Attendance—MWF
3 or fewer absences
4 or more absences
A
16
42.1%
A
3
3.4%
B
10
26.3%
B
13
14.6%
C
8
21.1%
C
26
29.2%
10.5%
Below
70%
46
52.8%
Below
70%
Avg
Passing
4
84
89.5%
Avg
Passing
59
47.2%
Success Rates based on
Class Attendance—TR
2 or fewer absences
3 or more absences
A
11
22%
A
5
4.4%
B
20
40%
B
18
15.9%
C
16
32%
C
32
28.3%
6%
Below
70%
58
51.3%
83
Avg
Below
70%
Avg
Passing
3
94%
Passing
57.6
48.7%
Homework & Quizzes
There will also be a quiz given after each
section. Only one attempt is allowed on
quizzes. Each quiz has approximately 10
questions.
 You will be shown the correct answers on the
quiz once it is graded.
 One lowest homework grade and one lowest
quiz grade each test period will automatically
be dropped.
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Homework & Quizzes
Homework is worth 22 points each test period.
 Quizzes are worth 43 points each test period.
 Quizzes are worth about twice as much as homework.
So prepare accordingly.
 If you missed any assignment and have a serious
verifiable excuse, then you can fill out a petition request
form in 345 Gordon Palmer asking for permission to
make up your missed work.
NOTE: The MTLC staff will help you with your homework.
However, no help will be given on quizzes. Once you
have graded your quiz, then we will be more than
happy to help you understand any problems that you
missed.
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Homework & Quizzes
Success Rates based on
Quiz and Homework Average
Quiz Average 80% or higher
Passing rate
98.4%
Quiz Average lower than 80%
Passing rate
32.7%
Testing
 MWF
Classes - Your Exams will
be ONLY on Tuesdays!
 TR Classes - Your Exams will be
ONLY on Mondays!
 If you have a conflict, you must
go and make prior arrangements
in the MTLC.
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 at Room
345 Gordon Palmer and if the petition request
panel approves the excuse.
Working at Home
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Students can do homework from home by
downloading all of the necessary plug-ins.
 Web page: http://ua.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.
Acknowledgement Form
An acknowledgment form stating that you have
read the syllabus and understand the policies set
by this course must be completed in the software
before you will be allowed to begin any
assignments. You must complete it with a score of
a 100%.
 The acknowledgement form can be found under
the “Test 1 Work” folder in the software.
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Syllabus Quiz
The Syllabus quiz 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.
 This quiz must be taken in the MTLC. It is
password protected.
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Software Login
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.)
Log into Software
Select Course—under course list
Getting Started
After logging into ua.MyLabsPlus and
selecting your course from course list:
 Install the plug-ins on your own computer if
necessary using the installation wizard
found on the screen on the right.
 Read the announcements, then click on the
Test 1 Work tab.
Basic Look of software
Finding your assignments
Click on Folder for work
Orientation
Everyone must fill out syllabus ack. form
Each section
Videos, textbook, practice, homework, and quiz
Problems or Questions
If you have any trouble logging into 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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MTLC Information
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Hours of Operation
 Sunday:
 Mon. – Thursday:
 Friday:
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4:00pm – 10:00pm
8:00am – 10:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Closings
 MLK Day : Sunday 1/17 & Monday 1/18
 Spring Break: Friday 3/12 at 5pm until 8am Monday 3/22
 Last day for help in the MTLC will be Sunday 5/2
Phone Number: 348 – 2592
 Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu
 EMAIL: ma113mtl@bama.ua.edu
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Please put your instructor’s name in the subject box for email.
Common Rules for the MTLC
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD,
DRINKS, TOBACCO PRODUCTS,
CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS,
OR PROFANITY ARE ALLOWED.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Need Extra Help
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MTLC is open 71 hours each week for help.
Center for Teaching and Learning(CTL)
 CTL offers weekly help sessions in the MTLC.
 CTL will offer review section for each Test since
the MTLC will be closed except 8pm-10pm on
Test weeks.
 CTL website: www.ctl.ua.edu
 Free personal tutorial appointments are available
at the CTL in Osband Hall. Call 348-8854 to
schedule an appointment.
Things to do before next class!
Purchase Access Code
 Log into software and enter your access
code
 Complete the Acknowledgement Form
 Complete the Syllabus Quiz in the MTLC
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Final thoughts
We are looking forward to your success in
this course.
 Work hard
 Get help
 Enjoy the semester!
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