MATH 121Spring 2014

Welcome to

Course RequirementsEmail correspondence• Email your instructor: ma121mtlc@as.ua.edu

(Put your instructor’s name in subject line)• Instructor will email you at your CRIMSON

email address. Check this email account regularly!Your own CASIO fx-260 School version

scientific calculator for use in class, on assignments, and on tests• Non-graphing, non-programmable, non-cell phone

Access Code for course software.

Calculator Your own scientific calculator

◦ For use in class, on assignments, and on tests◦ For tests, ONLY the Casio fx-260 Solar School or

the calculator available on the computer will be allowed.

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

Access CodesEvery 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.

• There is a temporary access code that will be available to use for the first 21 days of school.

• If you are repeating Math 121 (from the Fall 2013) then you do not need to purchase a new access code. Just log into the software and Spring 2014 should be accessible. If you are having any problems, please get into the MTLC.

Course Grades Possible grades in this course are A, B, C, D, F, (+/-).

A grade of D or F will affect your GPA and you would need to retake the course.

The last day to withdraw from the course is Wednesday, March 19th. There will be no withdrawals given after this date.

4 tests 40% Final Exam 30% Quizzes 10%

Homework 9% Study Plan 10% Class Meetings 1% TOTAL 100%

Students must earn a minimum of 70% by the end of the semester to successfully pass this course.

Course Grades

Regular class meetings will be every Tuesday and Thursday at the scheduled class time.

Class attendance will be recorded. .035% per class;

◦ Attention and participation (taking notes) required◦ No cell phones or laptops out during class◦ Must attend entire class

Class Attendance

There will be homework assignments for each section and they will be graded. Homework assignments usually have around 15-20 questions.

Homework assignments can be worked until you have a 100. For every problem, you can select similar exercise and re-work that type of problem to get it correct. Everyone should have a 100 on every homework assignment. If you need help, come to the lab for assistance.

You can review homework anytime during the semester under the unofficial grade book in the software.

A minimum of 3 of your lowest homework grades will be automatically dropped at the end of the semester.

NOTE: There will not be any example buttons on the homework assignments. Use your class notes to help.

Homework

Quizzes There will also be a quiz given after each section. Two

attempts are allowed on quizzes. The better of the two scores will be kept. Each quiz has approximately 10 questions.

You will be shown the correct answers on the quiz once it is graded.

You can only review the quiz immediately after it has been scored. So be sure to notice which questions you missed and why.

A minimum of 3 of your lowest quiz grades will be automatically dropped at the end of the semester.

MML Study Plan The MML Study Plan is worth10% of your

overall grade.

You can get access to the MML Study Plan by clicking on the “Study Plan” tab on the left side of the software.

The MML Study Plan will need to be completed by the end of the semester.

During the course of the semester your study plan will be updated after every quiz that you take. If you miss an important topic on a quiz, your study plan will show that you need to do extra work on those type of problems in order to improve in the course. So, please take every quiz seriously and do your very best!

Inside the study plan you will be able to work on the types of problems that you are having difficulty with. When you feel like you understand and have mastered these difficult areas you may take a short 3 problem quiz. If you are successful on the quiz, your study plan will then be updated showing this mastery.

The MML Study Plan will be individual and unique to just you!

This will be a great review tool before every test and the Final.

Study Plan cont.

Test Deadlines Math 121 test deadline days will be on Wednesdays, but you

will choose what time to take the test on each deadline day.

Test 1: Wednesday, February 5th

Test 2: Wednesday, February 26th

Test 3: Wednesday, March 19th

Test 4: Wednesday, April 16th

Comprehensive Final Exam: Monday, April 28 – Friday, May 2 (may choose day and time for Final Exam)

For Tests 1-4: registration begins at 8AM on 1/17 and ends at 5pm on 1/24

Final Exam: registration begins at 8am on 4/14 and ends at 5pm 4/25

This semester you will only register ONCE for all the tests. You need to look at your schedule, work, etc. and be certain that the test time you register for will work for all 4 tests!

Go to the MTLC website to register as in the past.

Failure to show up for a registered test time will result in a ZERO!

Online Test Registration

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◦ If a test is missed, 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.

◦ Students who will miss any assignments due to official University business must make other arrangements beforehand.

Replacement Policy The Math 121 Final Exam is REQUIRED.

The Comprehensive Final Exam score may replace the lowest test score.

Zero test grades due to unexcused absences or academic misconduct will not be automatically replaced.

Importance ofHomework, Quizzes, Study Plan, &

Attendance

Average 80% or higher on ALL

Passing rate 94.2%Lower than 80%

Passing rate  34.4%

The Syllabus quiz contains questions about important policies as related to this class that can be found in the syllabus.

You may take 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.

Syllabus Quiz

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 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.

Working at Home

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.

If you have any trouble with 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.

Problems or Questions

MTLC Information—B1 Tutwiler Hours of Operation

◦ Sunday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm◦ Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 10:00pm◦ Friday: 8:00am – 4:45pm

Phone Number: 348 – 2592

Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu

EMAIL: ma121mtlc@as.ua.edu Please put your instructor’s name in the subject box for email.

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!!

• Math work only.• No food, drinks, tobacco products ,cell phone use,

loud music, profanity, or companions.

Extra Help: CASCenter for Academic Success (Osband Hall)

has many resources at your disposal: Go to www.cas.ua.edu

Call 348-8854 with questions or problems

We are looking forward to your success in this course.

Work hard from the very beginning Get help when you need it-do not wait Please enjoy the semester!

Final thoughts