Welcome to the MTLC

MATH 115Spring 2010

MTLC Information Hours of Operation

Sunday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 10:00pm Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Closings MLK Holiday: Sunday 1/17 and Monday 1/18 Spring Break: Sunday 3/14 – Sunday 3/21

Phone Number: 348 – 2592 Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu EMAIL: ma115mtl@bama.ua.edu

Please put your instructor’s name (Ponta) in the subject box for email.

Common Rules for the Center

ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS,

OR PROFANITY ARE ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Course Requirements

PrerequisitesGrade of A+ in Math 100 orMinimum of 380 (38) on the placement test

Every student must have an active “crimson” e-mail account for computer/course login.

Every new student must have a Mylabsplus access code.

Textbook and access code

Textbook – Algebra and Trigonometry, 3rd edition by Robert Blitzer, published by Prentice Hall.

This course is a computer based course. All assignments for this course will be 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 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.

You may purchase the access code online using a Visa.

Again, no work can be completed until you have entered your access code into your account.

Access Codes - Repeating Students If you are repeating the course, then

you do not need to buy a new access code. However, due to the change in web address this semester, you will need to come to the MTLC in person to get an access code from us.

Again, you are responsible for checking prior to the first deadline in the syllabus.

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.

Course Grades

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

A grade of NC means you receive no credit. You must take the course again, or Ma 112+Ma 113. An NC does not affect your GPA.

The last day to withdraw from the course is March 24th. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

Course Grades

4 tests (110 points each) 440 pts

Final Exam 300 pts

Quiz average (30 points each test period) 120 pts Homework average (25 points each test period) 100 pts Class Meetings (1 point for each class) 40 pts Lab Survey

2 pts TOTAL

1002 pts

You must have 700 pts. to pass Math 115

Quizzes & Homework

There will be a graded homework assignment for each section. Multiple attempts are allowed on homework. Be sure to click on the “Submit Work” 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 one or two sections. Click on the “Submit Test” button when ready for your quiz score to be recorded. Only one attempt will be given on quizzes, so please be prepared and ready to do well!

You will be allowed to drop the two lowest homework grades and the two lowest quiz grades each test period. If homework or quizzes are missed due to a serious, verifiable circumstance, then make-up work may be allowed. Any student requesting to make up work must fill out a petition request form in 345 Gordon Palmer with an excuse and supporting documents attached.

Working at Home

Students can do homework from home by downloading all of the necessary plug-ins.Web page: http://ua.mylabsplus.comUse 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.

NOTE: Macs do work for Math 115 but the installation is a little

more difficult. Follow the instructions carefully on the installation wizard. Ask for help in the lab if needed.

Replacement Policy

Students with 3 or less unexcused absences 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.

Syllabus Quiz

The Syllabus quiz must be taken in the lab (by the deadline) and 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.

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.

In the software, select the Test 1 Work, then select the Orientation link, then select the Acknowledgement Form to complete this requirement.

MyLabsPlus Login

Your software user name will be the prefix to your full crimson email account name, and your password will be your 8-digit campus-wide ID.

Example:Username:

jtdoe@crimson.ua.eduPassword: 12345678

Getting StartedAfter logging into the system and selecting

your course from the 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.

Select Orientation, Acknowledgement form link. You will now be prompted for your access code.

All information from today’s orientation can also be found in the link for orientation.

Need Extra Help

The MTLC is open 71 hours each week for help. Center for Teaching and Learning(CTL)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.

Final thoughts

We are looking forward to your success in this course.

Know that this is not an easy course, you will have to work hard the entire semester.

Get help when needed. We are here for that purpose.

Good Luck!

Math 115 Spring 2010