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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 ing the instructor!
Complete syllabus also available online:
Course software (also has this Orientation PowerPoint Presentation)
myBama (OIRA)

3. Email Correspondence Required
Instructor to students:
Crimson account
Check it regularly!
Students to instructor:
Put INSTRUCTOR'S NAME in subject line
(All math 112 instructors share this inbox!)
Instructor will check this daily

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Access Code Required
Every student must have a NEW MyLabsPlus access 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 5 Comes in a white paper box
Notice the yellow strip

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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

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Disability Accommodations
Office of Disability Services
Bring paperwork from ODS directly to the MTLC (NOT to your instructor!)
Do this as soon as possible.
Must be done each semester.

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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
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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:

11. Lab Attendance (0.82%) 1111 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
Homework (8%)

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
Quizzes (10%)

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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.

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

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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)
Before Our Next Class

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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!