Welcome to the MTLC

1. MATH 110 Fall 2009 Welcome to the MTLC

2. Instructors Sections 01, 03: Jil Chambless Section 05: Nathan Jackson Sections 07, 09: Mary Maxwell Section 10: Larry Bowen Sections 12, 14: Camille Steiner Section 16: Brie Gann Welcome to the MTLC

3. Math 110 is a terminal course Math 110 is not a prerequisite for anything. If your major requires Math 112, you do not need to take Math 110, you need to take Math 100 (even if you placed directly into Math 110). If you need to take Math 112, you should drop Math 110 NOW and add Math 100 or Math 112.

4. Course Requirements • Prerequisites • Grade of C– or better in Math 100 • Minimum of 250 (25) on the placement test • Every student must have an active “crimson” e-mail account to register for the course. • Every student must have a NEW access code unless you took the course previously.

5. Access Codes Every student must have a new access code to access the publisher’s online website where assignments can be completed. An access code gives you access to the MyLabsPlus website where you will find your assignments. 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.

6. 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. • Again, no work can be completed until you have purchased and/or entered your access code in the course software.

7. Access Codes –Repeating Students • If you are repeating the course, then you should be able to log in to the new course already. If you have any trouble, then be sure to come to the MTLC immediately for assistance.

8. Course Grades • 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, October 28. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

9. Course Grades • Final Exam 300 pts • 4 tests (100 points each) 400 pts • Quiz average (40 points each test period) 160 pts • Homework average (17 points each test period) 68 pts • Class Meetings (3 points for each week) 42 pts • Lab Attendance (3 points for each week) 30 pts • Survey 2 pts • TOTAL 1002 pts Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to successfully pass this course.

10. MTLC Information • Hours of Operation • Sunday: 4pm – 10pm • Monday-Thursday 8am – 10pm • Friday 8am – 5pm • Closings • Labor Day : Sunday 9/6 & Monday 9/7 • Fall Break: 10pm Wed. 10/7 until 8am Mon. 10/12 • Thanksgiving: 5pm Tues. 11/24 until 8am Mon. 11/30 • Last day for help in the MTLC will be Sunday 12/6 • Phone Number: 348 – 2592 • Website: www.mtlc.ua.edu • Email: ma110mtl@bama.ua.edu Please put your instructor’s name in the subject box of your email

11. Common Rules for the Center ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS, CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR PROFANITY ARE ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS!! No calculators except the computer calculator

12. Class Attendance • Every student is required to come to class at the scheduled class time on the following days: • Wed. 8/19 and Fri. 8/21 for Mon/Wed/Fri classes • Thurs. 8/20 for Tues/Thurs classes • After the first week of class, every student is required to attend a class meeting on Wednesday or Thursday each week and sign the class roll. • Class meetings will be held at the scheduled time in the scheduled classroom. • Each class meeting is worth 3 points.

13. Success Rate based onClass Attendance from Fall 2007 • 3 or fewer absences • Passing rate – 98.2% • 4 or more absences • Passing rate – 43.59%

14. Lab Hours • Students are required to spend a minimum of 3 hours each week in the MTLC (math lab) doing work. Time spent in the MTLC working on the computer, reviewing for tests, and attending help sessions counts toward your ‘lab hours’. • Students will earn 3 points a week toward the lab attendance grade for meeting this requirement. • Lab attendance points will also be given if each assignment (homework and quiz) for the week is completed with a grade of 70% or higher by the given deadline.

15. Quizzes & Homeworks • There will be homework assignments for each section and they will be graded. Multiple attempts are allowed on homework. Be sure to click on the “Save” 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 each section. Click on the “Submit” button when ready for your quiz score to be recorded. Only two attempts are allowed on quizzes. • You will be allowed to drop one lowest homework grade and one lowest quiz grade each test period. Makeup work may be allowed. To request permission to make up work, students must fill out a petition form in Room 345 Gordon Palmer.

16. Quizzes & Homeworks • Homework is worth 17 points each test period. • Quizzes are worth 40 points each test period. • A quiz is worth more than twice a homework. So prepare accordingly. • Each section of material has a due date. • Homework deadline is at noon • Quiz deadline is at 1 pm

17. Lab Hours In the example below, Student 1 and Student 2 must spend three hours in the lab to receive their lab points for the week.

18. Lab Attendance Points Partial points can be earned on lab hours. Every time you enter or exit the MTLC lab the monitor will swipe your ID card even if you exit for a short time. Anyone caught swiping another student’s ID will be charged with academic misconduct.

19. Lab Attendance If you miss any assignment for the week then your lab attendance will be based on your actual hours in the MTLC for the week (because one of your grades for the week would be 0%, which is below 70%). This is true even if you are planning on using your missed assignment as one of your drop grades.

20. Testing Procedures • Tests days are shown on the front page of your syllabus. • You will need to register for a test time during a test registration week as noted on the front page of your syllabus. Details will be discussed later in class as Test 1 gets near. • There are penalties for failure to register on time. Read test rules on syllabus for more information.

21. Replacement Policy • Everyone 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 and if the petition request panel approves the excuse. • Go to Room 345 Gordon Palmer to fill out and file a petition request form.

22. Student Login Information Username: your crimson email address Password: your CWID Example: Username: jksmith@crimson.ua.edu Password: 12345678 (This login has already been created for you. If you cannot log in for any reason, you need to come to the MTLC for assistance.) You will find your course for this semester under Alabama Fall 2009 Term

23. Actual Login Pause here and demonstrate the login.

24. Initial Skills Assessment When you login to MyLabsPlus you will see two links: Math110_Smith_Math110_01 Alabama Skills Assessment MATH_110_Smith BEFORE beginning your work in your class, click the MyMathTest link, click the Placement button on the left of the screen, and take a brief skills assessment. Important assessment tool for us Will NOT hurt your grade in the course, could help it PLEASE take it seriously

25. Getting started • After logging into the software, click on your course and section. • Read the announcements, then click on the Test 1 Work button to view the material for Test 1.

26. Acknowledgement Form • An acknowledgement form stating that you have read the syllabus and understand the policies set by this course must be completed before you will be allowed to do any assignments. You must complete it with a score of a 100%. • In the math software under Test 1 Work, click on Orientation to fill out this form

27. Syllabus Quiz • Must be taken in the lab (MTLC). • The Syllabus Quiz (due Fri. 9/4 by 1 pm for all classes) 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.

28. Working at Home • Students can do homework from home by downloading all of the necessary plug-ins. • Web page: http://mylabsplus.com • Use 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.

29. CTL Weekly Help Sessions • Check the CTL website (www.ctl.ua.edu) for days/times of these weekly help sessions. • Free personal tutor appointments are also available in Osband Hall. Call 348-8854 to schedule an appointment. • 110 Help Sessions in MTLC

30. Before our next class • Get an access code • Complete the Initial Skills Assessment • Complete the Acknowledgement Form • Take the Syllabus Quiz in the MTLC • (Have your syllabus with you.)

31. Final thoughts • Make the commitment now to do what it takes to be successful in this course. • Work hard on each assignment • Stay on schedule • Get help when you need it – MTLC Staff and CTL Staff are there FOR YOU! • Math 110 is a terminal math course!