Welcome to the MTLC

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Welcome to the MTLC

• MATH 113
• Spring 2009
• TR Class

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Course Requirements

• Prerequisites
• Grade of C or better in Math 112
• Every student must have an active bama
• e-mail account for computer/course login.
• Every new student must have a NEW
  access/registration code.

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Access Codes

• An access code is required to complete all
  assignments and tests for this course. It allows
  the student to access the publishers website for
  the course, where all assignments and tests must
  be completed and where the entire textbook may be
  viewed online.
• Access codes can be purchased with or without a
  hard copy of the textbook at a bookstore or
  online from the publisher.
• Students repeating Math 113 or coming from Math
  112 must go to the MTLC before the January 14th
  deadline and speak with an instructor in charge
  about re-activating your previous access code.

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Textbook and access code

• TextbookPreCalculus 3rd edition by Beecher,
  Penna, and Bittinger.
• This course is a computer based course. All
  assignments for this course will accessed through
  a publishers website.
• (www.mylabsenterprise.com)
• An access code will be necessary to complete your
  assignments. No work can be completed until you
  have entered an access code into your account.

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Access Codes

• Every student must have a new access code to
  access to the publishers online website where
  assignments can be completed.
• An access code gives you access to the
  mylabsenterprise 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.

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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
  mylabsenterprise website set up for your specific
  math course.
• Again, no work can be completed until you have
  entered your access code into your account.

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Access Codes Repeating Students

• Students repeating Math 113 or coming from Math
  112 at UA Fall 2008 only, then you should be able
  to log in to the new course by automatically
  re-activating your previous access code.
• If you have any trouble, then be sure to come to
  the MTLC for assistance.

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Calculator

• Only the calculator on the computer is allowed in
  this course.
• No other calculators are allowed during testing.
  
• It is the students responsibility to learn how
  to operate the computer calculator before
  testing.

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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, March 25th. No withdrawals will be
  given after this date.

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Course Grades

• 4 tests (100 points each)
  400 pts
• Final Exam
  300 pts
• Quiz average (43 points each test period)
  172 pts
• Homework average (22 points each test period)
  88 pts
• Class Meetings (1.5 points for each class) 42 pts
• Lab Survey 2 pts
• TOTAL
  1004 pts
• Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to
  successfully pass this course.

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Class Attendance

• Math 113 meets everyday your schedule shows.
  (Tuesday and Thursday)
• Each class meeting counts for 1.5 points.
• You have a total of 42 class participation points
  for the semester.

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Homework Quizzes

• 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 Submit Work 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 Test button when ready for
  your quiz score to be recorded. Only one attempt
  is allowed on quizzes.

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Homework Quizzes

• There will also be a quiz given after each
  section. Only one attempt is allowed on quizzes.
  Each quiz has approximately 10 multiple choice
  questions.
• You will be shown the correct answers on the quiz
  once it is graded.
• One lowest homework grade and one lowest quiz
  grade each test period will automatically be
  dropped.

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Homework Quizzes

• Homework is worth 22 points each test period.
• Quizzes are worth 43 points each test period.
• Quizzes are worth about twice as much as
  homework. So prepare accordingly.
• If you missed any assignment and have a serious
  verifiable excuse, then you can fill out a
  petition request form in 345 Gordon Palmer asking
  for permission to make up your missed work.
• NOTE The MTLC staff will help you with your
  homework. However, no help will be given on
  quizzes. Once you have graded your quiz, then we
  will be more than happy to help you understand
  any problems that you missed.

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Testing

• Your Exams will be ONLY on Monday!
• If you have a conflict, you must go and make
  prior arrangements in the MTLC.

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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 at
  Room 345 Gordon Palmer and if the petition
  request panel approves the excuse.

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Working at Home

• Students can do homework from home by downloading
  all of the necessary plug-ins.
• Web page http//mylabsenterprise.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.

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Acknowledgement Form

• An acknowledgment form stating that you have read
  the syllabus and understand the policies set by
  this course must be completed in the software
  before you will be allowed to begin any
  assignments. You must complete it with a score of
  a 100.
• The acknowledgement form can be found under the
  Test 1 Work folder in the software.

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Syllabus Quiz

• The Syllabus quiz 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.
• This quiz must be taken in the MTLC. It is
  password protected.

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Software Login

• Username your bama email address
• Password your CWID
• Example
• Username jksmith_at_bama.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.)

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Log into Software
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Select Courseunder course list
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Getting Started

• After logging into Enterprise and selecting your
  course from course list
• Install the plug-ins on your own computer if
  necessary using the installation wizard found on
  the screen on the right.
• Read the announcements, then click on the Test 1
  Work tab.
• Everyone can start work immediately. Your login
  has been created for you and your access code has
  temporarily been activated for you.

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Basic Look of software
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Finding your assignmentsClick on Folder for work
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Orientation Everyone must fill out syllabus
ack. form
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Each sectionVideos, textbook, practice,
homework, and quiz
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Problems or Questions

• If you have any trouble logging into the software
  or finding your assignments, then you need to
  come by the MTLC during operating hours and let
  someone assist you.
• Remember you cannot complete any assignments
  until you have entered your access code.

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MTLC Information

• Hours of Operation
• Sunday 400pm 1000pm
• Mon. Thursday 800am 1000pm
• Friday 800am 500pm
• Closings
• Martin Luther King Day Sunday 1/18 Monday
  1/19
• Spring Break Friday 3/13 at 5pm until 8am Monday
  3/23
• Last day for help in the MTLC will be Sunday 5/3
• Phone Number 348 2592
• Website www.mtlc.ua.edu
• EMAIL ma113mtl_at_bama.ua.edu
• Please put your instructors name in the
  subject box for email.

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Common Rules for the MTLC

• ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS, TOBACCO PRODUCTS,
  CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS, OR PROFANITY ARE
  ALLOWED.
• NO EXCEPTIONS!!

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Need Extra Help

• The MTLC is open 71 hours each week for help.
• Center for Teaching and Learning(CTL)
• CTL offers weekly help sessions Sunday and
  Tuesday 700-830pm in the MTLC.
• CTL website www.ctl.ua.edu
• Free personal tutorial appointments are
  available at the CTL in Osband Hall. Call
  348-8854 to schedule an appointment.

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Final thoughts

• We are looking forward to your success in this
  course.
• Work hard
• Get help
• Enjoy the semester!