Welcome MATH 110-009 M/W 4-4:50 PM in 227 Gordon Palmer Hall INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Larry Bowen

1. Welcome MATH 110-009 M/W 4-4:50 PM in 227 Gordon Palmer Hall INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Larry Bowen EMAIL: LBOWEN@UA.EDU PHONE: (205) 348-3920 OFFICE: 331 Osband Hall

2. 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.

3. Calculator • Your own scientific calculator • For use in class, on assignments, and on tests • For tests, ONLY the Casio fx-260Solar School will be allowed. • Using a different hand-held calculator on a test will be treated as academic misconduct.

4. 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.

5. 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, 3/19. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

6. Course Grades • Participation (Class/Lab) 2% • Homework average 8% • Quiz average 10% • Study Plan 10% • 4 tests (17.5% each) 70% TOTAL 100% Students must earn a minimum of 70% to successfully pass this course.

7. Class Attendance • Regular class meetings will beevery 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

8. 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.)

9. MTLC Information • Hours of Operation (about 68 hrs a week) • Sundays 6-9pm • Monday-Thursday 8am – 10pm • Fridays 8am – 4:45pm • Phone Number: 348 – 2592 • Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu

10. 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.

11. 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 8% of final grade.

12. Quizzes • Graded quiz for each section (21 total)- deadlines in syllabus • Do not click the “Submit” button until you have completed the entire quiz. • 2 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 10% of final grade.

13. 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 5/2 (last day of exams). • Worth 10% of final grade.

14. 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, February 4th Test 2: Tuesday, February 25th Test 3: Tuesday, March 18th Test 4: Tuesday, April 15th Optional Final Exam: Sunday – Friday, April 27 – May 2 (You must register for your Final: choose day and time.) We will discuss Testing in more detail closer to Test 1.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Disability Accommodations • Office of Disability Services • 348-4285 • Bring paperwork from ODS to the MTLC. • Do this as soon as possible. • Must be done each semester.

19. Extra Help: CAS Center for Academic Success (Osband Hall) has many resources at your disposal: Walk-in help sessions on advertised days/times (See http://www.cas.ua.edu/AcadSup/browseacadsup08.asp), • you can drop in without an appointment to get tutorial assistance. • Go to www.cas.ua.edufor more information about CAS services or call 348-5175.

20. 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 (ex: jksmith) • Password = CWID (ex: 12345678) • Log in option 2: • Log into myBama, go to your Blackboard Learn courses, click on Math 110. • You will need your MyLabsPlusaccess code in order to get to the math content for the first time in the software.

21. 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.

22. 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!