Transcript Math 110 Fall 2014 Orientation

Welcome
MATH 110
Fall 2014
Future Courses
Math 110 is a Terminal Course
It is absolutely imperative that you
understand that Math 110 is
NOT a prerequisite for any other math class!
If you need to take Math 112 (or might
change to a major that requires Math 112),
but did not place into that course, you should
drop Math 110 now and take Math 100
instead, then Math 112, etc.
Email Correspondence
 Email your instructor: [email protected]
Put your instructor’s name in subject line
 Instructor will email you at your crimson email address.
Check this email account regularly!
Calculator
 Your own scientific calculator
 For use in class, on assignments, and on tests
 For tests, ONLY the Casio fx-260Solar 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 Codes
Every 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.
• Temporary code available in software for 21 days.
Course Grades
 Grades will be assigned in this course. 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, 10/29. No withdrawals will be given after
this date.
Course Grades
 Participation (Class/Lab)
 Homework average
 Quiz average
 Study Plan
 4 tests (15% each)
TOTAL
2%
13%
15%
10%
60%
100%
Students must earn a minimum of 70% to successfully
pass this course.
Class Attendance
 After this week, regular class meetings will be every Monday and
Wednesday at the scheduled class time for 50 minutes.
 Class participation is recorded by the instructor.
 .06% per class;
 Attention and participation required
 No cell phones or laptops out during class
 Must attend entire class
Math Lab (MTLC) Attendance
Math 110 is a 3-hour-credit course. Since class meets
only 2 hours each week, for the third hour you are
required to spend at least 60 minutes per week doing
math work in the MTLC.
 .06% per Lab Week;
 Must swipe ACT card in AND out for time in
MTLC to count
 May use the MTLC any time it’s open. (You are
not required to be there particularly at your
scheduled lab time on Friday.)
MTLC Information
 Hours of Operation (about 65 hrs a week)
 Monday-Thursday 8am – 10pm
 Fridays 8am – 4:45pm
 Phone Number: 348 – 2592
 Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu
 Email your instructor: [email protected]
(Put your instructor’s name in subject line)
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.
Future Courses
Math 110 is a Terminal Course
It is absolutely imperative that you
understand that Math 110 is
NOT a prerequisite for any other math class!
If you need to take Math 112 (or might
change to a major that requires Math 112),
but did not place into that course, you should
drop Math 110 now and take Math 100
instead, then Math 112, etc.
Homework
 Graded homework assignments for each section (20
total)
 Deadline shown in syllabus and software
 May save, close, and return to complete.
 Homework exercises may be worked and reworked as
many times as needed. Click on “Similar Exercise” to
rework an exercise.
 3 lowest homework grades will automatically be
dropped at end of semester.
 Average of remaining homework grades will count for
13% of final grade.
Quizzes
 Graded quiz for each section (21 total); deadline.
 Do not click the “Submit” button until you have
completed the entire quiz.
 Unlimited attempts on each quiz. Only higher score
will be used in course grade calculation.
 Can review your quiz only immediately after
submitting. No help during quiz, but get help if
needed during review.
 3 lowest quiz grades will automatically be dropped at
end of semester.
 Average of remaining quiz grades will count for 15%
of final grade.
Study Plan
 Good review before tests.
 Quiz performance informs study plan. Work on a section
only after completing the homework and quiz.
 Unique to you based on your quiz performance.
 Due by 5pm on 12/12 (last day of exams).
 Worth 10% of final grade.
Test Deadlines
Math 110 test deadline days will be on TUESDAYS, but you will
choose what time to take the test on each deadline day.
Test 1:
Tuesday, September 16th
Test 2:
Tuesday, October 7th
Test 3:
Monday Oct. 27th through Wednesday Oct. 29th
Test 4:
Tuesday, November 18th
Optional Final Exam: Sunday – Friday, Dec. 8 – Dec. 12
(You must register for your Final: choose day and time.)
We will discuss Testing in more detail closer to Test 1.
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 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.
 Students who will miss any assignments due to official
University business must make other arrangements
beforehand.
Replacement Policy
 The Math 110 Final Exam is NOT REQUIRED.
 Option to take a Comprehensive Final Exam and have
that score replace the lowest test score.
 Zero test grades due to academic misconduct will not
be replaced.
Working at Home
 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).
 The software MAY NOT WORK appropriately with the Safari
Browser, use Chrome (Google) or FireFox (Mozilla). Both are
free.
 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.
 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.
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.
Extra Help: CAS
Center for Academic Success (Osband Hall) has many
resources at your disposal:
 Go to www.cas.ua.edu
 Call 348-8854 with questions or problems
Software Log In Information
Registration in the software has already been done for
you. Two log in options in syllabus, top of page 2.
Log in option 1:
Website: www.ua.mylabsplus.com
Username = crimson email prefix
Password = CWID
(ex: jksmith)
(ex: 12345678)
Log in option 2:
Log into myBama, go to your Blackboard Learn courses, click
on Math 110.
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
 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 Quiz
 Use your syllabus during the quiz! (Link to full syllabus
available in software.)
 Retake it if necessary to get 100%! Unlimited number of
attempts.
 Get a notebook – for class notes and assignment work.
Final thoughts
 Make the commitment now to do what it takes to be
successful in this course:
 Attend class and MTLC regularly
 Complete every assignment
 Stay 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!
 Math 110 is probably your last math course! WOOHOO!!
Future Courses
Math 110 is a Terminal Course
It is absolutely imperative that you
understand that Math 110 is
NOT a prerequisite for any other math class!
If you need to take Math 112 (or might
change to a major that requires Math 112),
but did not place into that course, you should
drop Math 110 now and take Math 100
instead, then Math 112, etc.