MATH 112 (Thursday)

Fall 2014Instructor:

SyllabusKeep your copy of the syllabus handy

Questions will arise throughout the semester

Answers can be found here more quickly than by emailing the instructor!

Complete syllabus also available online: Course software (also has this Orientation

PowerPoint Presentation) myBama (OIRA) www.mtlc.ua.edu

Email Correspondence Required

Instructor to students: Crimson email account

Check it regularly!

Students to instructor: ma112mtlc@as.ua.edu

Put INSTRUCTOR'S NAME in subject line

(All math 112 instructors share this inbox!)

Instructor will check this daily

Access Code RequiredEvery student must have a NEW MyLabsPlus access code. Must purchase from UA bookstore or course software

Amazon or other online won’t work. Must say “Univ. of AL”, “MTLC”

Required to access all assignments and testsAlso gives access to a complete e-textbook, video lectures, examples of assignments more

Hard-copy textbook is OPTIONAL

Temporary access code available in software for the first 21 days of the semester Repeaters may not need a new code - try before you buy!

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Tests (70%)

Our Math 112 test deadline days will be on TUESDAYS, but you will choose what time to take the test on deadline days. Online registration dates on front page of syllabus Test deadline days on front page of syllabus More testing info on page 4 of syllabus We will discuss Testing in more detail closer to Test 1

Disability Accommodations

Office of Disability Services 348-4285

Bring paperwork from ODS directly to the MTLC (NOT to your instructor!)Do this as soon as possible. Must be done each semester.

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Required Attendance (3 credit hour course)

Class • 75 minutes every THURSDAY• Cover 2 or 3 sections per week• Presentation with examples and explanation• Participate and sign roll for credit

Lab (MTLC) • 75 minutes per week• Expect to have ~3 hrs/wk of work outside of class• 3-5 assignments per week

MTLC Information-B1 Tutwiler

For math work, math help, and math tests Typical Hours of Operation

5 days, 64+ hours each weekBusiness: Mon.-Thur. 8am-5pm, or Friday 8am-4:45pmClosed Saturdays, Sundays, and HolidaysLimited study hours during Test Weeks

Phone Number: 348 – 2592 Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu

Lab Attendance (0.82%)

In MTLC a minimum of 75 minutes each week• Does NOT have to be scheduled lab time• Partial points awarded for partial time

Credit for lab time based on ACT card swipes Swipe when entering AND exiting the lab. Swiping another student’s ID is academic

misconduct. Weekly lab time counted Monday to Friday No “roll over” minutes from one week to another

Homework (8%) Graded homework assignments for each section Due dates and times are in syllabus and software May save, close, and return to complete (before

deadline) Can earn 100% on EACH homework assignment

Click “Similar Exercise” to rework a problem until you get it right!

Help is available if needed: ○ In software: Teaching video, e-text, ‘Help Me Solve’ ○ MTLC: Instructors and tutors on duty to help you

Quizzes (10%)

Graded quiz for each section. Due dates and times are in syllabus and software

No MTLC help during quiz Unlimited number of attempts on each quiz Only the highest score will be included in your grade

calculation. You can review the quiz, but only immediately after

it has been scored. See which questions you missed and why MTLC help available during review

Working at Home You can work in the software anywhere you have

internet access. 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.

Pause here to show course log in.NOTE: 2 different ways shown in syllabus!

Before Our Next Class Get a spiral notebook with pocket for math work. Get an access code (or be prepared to buy it with a

credit/debit card through the software) Log into software

If you can’t get your own code yet, use the temporary code when prompted

For help, go to the MTLC Assignments (3 due before next class):

Syllabus Quiz (due MONDAY!)Use your syllabus during the quiz!

Homework h1: 1.2 & 1.3 (due TUESDAY)Quiz q1: 1.2 & 1.3 (due WEDNESDAY)

Keys to SuccessMake the commitment now to do what it takes to be successful in this courseAttend 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!