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MATH 112 (Thursday) Fall 2014 Instructor:

MATH 112 (Thursday) Fall 2014 Instructor:. Syllabus. Keep 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:

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MATH 112 (Thursday) Fall 2014 Instructor:

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  1. MATH 112 (Thursday) Fall 2014 Instructor:

  2. Syllabus Keep 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

  3. 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

  4. Access Code Required Every student must have a NEW MyLabsPlusaccess 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 tests • Also 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!

  5. Allowed Calculator Comes in a white paper box Notice the yellow strip

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. Pause here to cover Sections 1.2 & 1.3

  9. 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

  10. MTLC Information-B1 Tutwiler • For math work, math help, and math tests • Typical Hours of Operation • 5 days, 64+ hours each week • Business: Mon.-Thur. 8am-5pm, or Friday 8am-4:45pm • Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays • Limited study hours during Test Weeks • Phone Number: 348 – 2592 • Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

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

  16. 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)

  17. Keys to Success Make the commitment now to do what it takes to be successful in this course • Attend 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!

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