Welcome to the MTLC

MATH 121Summer 2014

InstructorsSection 100: Dr. NeggersSection 101: Dr. NeggersSection 102: Dr. Halpern

Course RequirementsPrerequisites

C- or better in Math 112 or placement

Every student must have an active “crimson” e-mail account for computer/course login.

Access CodesEvery student must have a MyLabsPlus access code. This should come packaged with the textbook or you can purchase one separately.

• First-time Math 121 students must purchase a code

• Most students repeating Math 121 do NOT need to purchase a new access code. You should be able to log in to the new course and begin work immediately. If you have any trouble, come to the MTLC for assistance.

• 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.

MTLC InformationHours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm Closed on Weekends

Phone Number: 348 – 2592Website: www.mtlc.ua.eduEmail:

Note: All students must have an active “crimson” email account to access the software.

Common Rules for the MTLC

ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS, CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS,

TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR PROFANITY ARE ALLOWED.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Course GradesGrades will be assigned in this course. Possible grades

in this course are A, B, C, D (+/-), or F. A grade of D or F means you must repeat the course.The last day to withdraw from the course is

Wednesday, 7/23. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

Course Grades

3 tests (15% points each) 45%Final Exam 25%Quiz average 20%Homework average 8% Attendance 2%

Test DeadlinesTest 1: Monday, July 14th during your class time

Test 2: Monday, July 21st during your class time

Test 3: Monday, July 28th during your class time

Final ExamSection 100: Thursday, July, 31st at 8amSection 101: Friday, August 1st at 8amSection 102: Thursday, July, 31st at 2pm

Only a CASIO FX-260-School calculator or the computer calculator may be used during tests! No one will be allowed to show you how to use a calculator during a test. It is your responsibility to learn how to use it ahead of time.

Some form of ID is required when taking a test.

Refer to the syllabus/emails for further Test Rules.

Replacement PolicyEveryone will be allowed to replace his or her lowest

test grade with the grade made on the final exam.Zero grades due to academic misconduct will not be

replaced.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. Only one zero test may be replaced.

HomeworkThere will be graded homework assignments for each

section (see syllabus for deadlines). The software automatically saves your work as you progress, but be sure to click on the “Save” button when exiting the assignment.

Homework exercises may be worked and reworked as much as needed until the deadline. Click on “Similar Exercise” to rework an exercise.

The lowest 3 homework grades will automatically be dropped at the end of the semester.

QuizzesThere will be a graded quiz for every section.You will have UNLIMITED attempts on each quiz. The

higher grade will be taken. Click the “Submit” button to record your score. Do not click the Submit button until you have completed the entire quiz.

The lowest 3 quiz grades will automatically be dropped at the end of the semester.

AttendanceStudents must attend all scheduled class times in the summer.For lecture meetings, students will report to their classroom

during their designated class time.For test days, students are required to be in the MTLC during your

class time.

Working at Home

The Math 121 course work can be done on your personal computer with internet access.The course software MAY NOT WORK with Safari; use a different

internet browser.If you get a “timeout error” when using the software, delete your

browser’s cookies and/or try a different browser.No deadline extensions will be given because of issues with a

home computer. To be safe, work well ahead of the deadlines at home, so that if there is any problem you will be able to go to the MTLC and complete the assignment before the deadline.

Tests must be taken in the MTLC. The phone number for technical support for MyLabsPlus is 1-888-883-1299.

Extra Help

Center for Academic Success(Osband Hall)Individual tutoring sessions by appointment.Go to www.cas.ua.edu to sign up.

Note: Time spent in the CAS does not count toward attendance points.

Software Login Information

Registration in the software has already been done for you. However, you will need your MyLabsPlus access code in order to get to the math content in the software.

There are 2 ways to login.1.Log into myBama, go to your Blackboard Learn courses, click on Math 121, click on “MyLabsPlus Bridge”.2.Go to ua.mylabsplus.com

Your username: crimson prefix example: jksmith Your password: CWID example: 12345678

Final thoughtsWe are looking forward to your success in this course.Work hard every day.Get help whenever you need it.Enjoy the summer!