Welcome toMATH 110-009

Fall 2014Dr. Larry BowenLBOWEN@UA.EDU

Office: 331 Osband HallI am in the MTLC each Tuesday, 9-11:30 AM but readily available at other times by appointment.Please contact me by email or before or after

class to set up an appointment with me.

IMPORTANT!!!!Math 110 is a Terminal Course

IT IS NOT a prerequisite for any other math class!

If your major requires Math 112 or higher,you DO NOT belong in MATH 110.

If you think that you MIGHT change to a major requiring MATH 112 or higher, you should

considerthe possibility of taking a math other than MATH

110.

I’ll be glad to talk with you about this if you have questions or concerns.

Email Correspondence

You e-mail me at lbowen@ua.edu

and I will email you at your crimson email address.

Check this email account regularly!

CalculatorFor this course, you MUST have THIS particular calculator:

Casio fx-260Solar School edition

Using a different hand-held calculator on a test will be treated as academic misconduct.

Although you will also have accessto the computer calculator, thereare certain things that we cover that the computer calculator will not be able to do…so PLEASE getthis exact calculator.

Access CodesThe code comes packaged with the textbook or may be purchased

separately from within the course software.

Every student must have a MyLabsPlus access code.

Either way, the code gives you access to anonline textbook, video lectures, examples of assignments and many more useful tools to

help you be successful in this course.

There is a temporary code (good for 21 days) available in your course software. It is, of course better to have your own code from the beginning, but you MUST have your own code by the end of 21

days.

Course GradesGrades will be assigned in this course.

Possible grades in this course are A, B, C (+/-) or NC.

The last day to withdraw from the course is Wednesday, 10/29. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

A grade of NC means you receive no credit for the course. If you receive an NC, you must take thecourse again, but it does not affect your GPA.

Course GradesParticipation (Class/Lab) 2%Homework average 13%Quiz average 15%Study Plan 10%4 tests (15% each) 60%

TOTAL 100%

Students must earn a minimum of 70% to successfully pass this course.

Class & Lab AttendanceClass meetings will be every Monday and Wednesday, 4-4:50 PM.

-Attention and participation are required-No cell phones or laptops out during class-You must attend the entire class for credit

Class participation is recorded.

-You must swipe ACTion card in AND out for MTLC time credit. -You may use the MTLC any time it is open. (You are never required to be there at a particular time.)

This is a 3-credit hour course.The class meets 2 hours each week but for

the 3rd hour you are required to spend at least 60 minutes per week doing math work in the MTLC.

MTLC InformationHours of Operation (about 65 hours a week)

Monday-Thursday 8am – 10pmFridays 8am – 4:45pm

Phone Number: 348 – 2592

Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu

Common Rules for the MTLC• The MTLC is a Math classroom. Be courteous

and considerate of fellow students.

• Do not hesitate to ask questions if you need help. The instructors and tutors in the MTLC are there to help you.

• You should be doing math work only.

• No food, drinks, tobacco products ,cell phone use, loud music, profanity, or companions.

HomeworkThere are 20 graded homework assignments for

the semester (mostly one per section) with deadlines shown both in the syllabus and in the

software. You may save, close, and return to complete the assignment later—up to the deadline.

Homework exercises may be worked and reworked as many times as desired. Just click on’Similar Exercise’ to get a replacement exercise.

Your 3 lowest homework grades will automatically be dropped at end of semester and the average of the remaining homework grades will count for13% of your final grade.

QuizzesThere is a graded quiz for each section (21 total). Do not click the ’Submit’ button until you have

completed the entire quiz. You have Unlimited attempts on each quiz. Only your

highest score will be used in the course grade calculation.You can review your quiz only immediately after

submitting. You can receive no help during a quiz,but may get help, if needed, afterwards.

Your 3 lowest quiz grades will automatically bedropped at end of semester.

The average of your remaining quiz grades will countfor 15% of final grade.

Study PlanYour study plan is a very good review before each test.Your quiz performance informs your study plan…so,

work on your study plan section only after completingthe homework and quiz for that section.

Your study plan is unique to you based on yourquiz performance.

Your study plan is due by 5pm on December 12(the last day of exams).

Your study plan is worth 10% of your final grade.

Test Deadlines

Test 1: Tuesday, September 16th

Test 2: Tuesday, October 7th

Test 3: Mon Oct. 27th through Wed Oct. 29th*

Test 4: Tuesday, November 18th

*Test 3 is during the short Fall break week so you will beable to choose any day Mon-Wed for your 3rd test only.

Math 110 test days will be on TUESDAY of the designated ‘test week’ but

you choose what time to take the test.

Optional Final Exam: Sunday – Friday, Dec. 8 – Dec. 12(You’ll register separately for the Final, choosing day & time.)

Missed work Policy

Your score for an incomplete homework or quiz is justthe score earned on it when the deadline arrives. Your score for a homework or quiz not started before the deadline is 0.But remember that your 3 low scores will be dropped.

Missed homework or quiz deadline

Missed testIf a test is missed FOR ANY REASON, the zero score will be considered your lowest and will be replaced by the final exam score. Please be aware that only one exam score will be replaced.If you will miss any assignments due to official University business, you must make arrangements beforehand.

Replacement Policy

The Math 110 Final Exam is NOT REQUIRED.

You have the option to take a Comprehensive Final Exam and have that score replace the lowest test score.

However, zero test grades due to academic misconduct will not be replaced.

Working at HomeTo do so, use the MyMathLab Browser Check in the

software and install all necessary plug-ins(one time only).

The software MAY NOT WORK appropriately with the Safari Browser. FireFox (Mozilla) is probably the best browser to use.

If you receive an error message indicating that your session has expired or you have “timed out” please clear your browser history, try a different browser, or restart your computer.

Students can work in the software from home.

Working at Home

Work well ahead of deadlines to be safe.

Homework and quizzes may be completed at home.

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 AccommodationsAccommodations must be set up through

the UA Office of Disability Services (ODS)(205) 348-4285

Bring your paperwork from ODS to your instructor or directly to the MTLC.

Do this as soon as possible.This must be done each semester.

Extra Help: CAS

Go to www.cas.ua.edu to view the CAS site

To directly see math assistance options, go to www.cas.ua.edu/AcadSup/browseacadsup.asp.

Call 348-8854 with questions or problems

The Center for Academic Success (Osband Hall)has many resources at your disposal.

Software Log In Information

Log in option 2:-Log into myBama, click ‘Blackboard’ and then go into your MATH 110-009 Blackboard Learn course.

Registration in the software has already been done

for you. Detailed descriptions of the 2 log in options

can be found the in syllabus, at the top of page 2.Log in option 1:

-Go to www.ua.mylabsplus.com with Username = crimson email prefix (ex: jksmith) and Password = CWID (ex: 12345678)

You will need your MyLabsPlus access code in order to get to the math content for the first time in the software.

Before our next class (if you haven’t already done so)…

Get an access code (or be prepared to buy it with a credit/debit card through the software)

Log into software (even if you don’t have your code yet.)(For help, go to the MTLC.)

Take the Syllabus QuizUse your syllabus during the quiz!

(Link to full syllabus available in software.)Retake it if necessary to get 100%!

Unlimited number of attempts prior to the deadline.Get a notebook – for class notes and assignment work.

Final thoughtsMake the commitment now to do what it takes to be successful in this course:

Attend class and the MTLC regularlyComplete every assignment on or ahead of scheduleStay on schedule (Allow plenty of time to do your best!)Get help when you need it – MTLC Staff and CAS Staff

are there FOR YOU!