MATH 113

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• MATH 113
• Fall
• 2014

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Course Requirements

• Prerequisites grade of C minus or better in Math
  112
• Every new student must have a NEW access code.
• Your own Casio FX-260-School calculator for use
  in class, on assignments, and on tests. Using an
  inappropriate calculator is considered academic
  misconduct.
• Email correspondence ma113mtlc_at_as.ua.edu(Put
  your instructors name in subject line)
• Instructor will email you at your CRIMSON email
  address. Check this email account regularly!

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Textbook and access code

• Textbook - Algebra and Trigonometry 5th edition
  by Blitzer
• An access code for all NEW students is necessary
  to complete all assignments.
• There is a 21 day grace period to work without
  purchasing an access code (you will use a
  temporary access code).
• NOTE Once you use the temporary access code you
  cannot put in your actual purchased code until
  the grace period has ended.

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Access Codes

• If you had Math 112 or if you are repeating the
  course-not before Fall 2013- then you will not
  need to purchase a new access code.
• If you are repeating this course from a semester
  prior to Fall 2013, then you will need to
  purchase a new access code.

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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
  October 29. No withdrawals will be given after
  this date.

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Course Grades

• 4 tests (10 each) 40
  
• Final Exam 30
• Quiz average 10
• Homework average 9
• Class Participation 1
• Study Plan 10
• TOTAL 100
• Students must earn a minimum of 70 to
  successfully pass this course.

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Class Attendance

• Math 113 meets everyday your schedule shows.
• You are expected to attend class in its entirety
  and participate in the classroom lectures and
  discussions.
• The use of personal laptop computers and texting
  during class time is prohibited.

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Homework Quizzes

• A graded homework (or two) will be assigned on
  each section covered. Multiple attempts are
  allowed on homework. You may submit homework
  before the assignment is finished and return to
  it later.
• There will be a quiz given after each section.
  You will have multiple tries for each quiz. Click
  on the Submit button when ready for your quiz
  score to be recorded.
• You will be shown the correct answers on the quiz
  once it is graded.
• The lowest 3 homework grades and the lowest 3
  quiz grades will be dropped automatically.

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Study Plan

• Good review before tests.
• Unique to you based on your quiz performance.
• Must be completed by Friday, 12/12 at 2pm.
• Worth 10 .
• You can get access to the Study Plan by clicking
  on the Study Plan tab on the left side of the
  software.

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Testing

• There will be 4 tests and a comprehensive final
  exam. All tests combined count for 70 of your
  grade.
• MWF classes - Your Tests will be on Tuesdays!
• TR classes - Your Tests will be on Wednesdays!
• You will need to register for a test time during
  test registration period (see your syllabus).
• If you have a day conflict, you must go and make
  prior arrangements in the MTLC.

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Working at Home

• The Math 113 course work can be done on your
  personal computer. Internet access is required.
• To access the MyLabsPlus software log into MyBama
  then go to your Blackboard Learn courses and
  select Math 113.
• No extension will be given to students because of
  issues with a home computer or internet
  connection. 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 assignments before the deadline.
• Tests must be taken in the MTLC.

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Software Login Information

• Registration in the software has already been
  done for you.
• Log into myBama, go to your Blackboard Learn
  courses, click on Math 113.
• You will need your MyLabsPlus access code in
  order to get to the math content for the first
  time.
• Note If myBama is down, you can log in this way
  
• ?Website www.ua.mylabsplus.com
• ?Username crimson email prefix (ex jksmith)
• ?Password CWID (ex 12345678)

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MTLC Information

• Location B1 Tutwiler
• Hours of Operation
• Mon. Thursday 800am 1000pm
• Friday 800am 445pm
• Closings Labor Day Monday 9/1
• Fall Break Thursday 10/30
  Friday 10/31
• Thanksgiving 5pm Tuesday 11/25
  Friday 11/28
• Phone Number 348 2592
• Website www.mtlc.ua.edu
• Email ma113mtlc_at_as.ua.edu
• Please put your instructors name in the subject
  box for email.

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Common Rules for the MTLC

• Other than mathematics, no activities such as
  talking, surfing the Internet, playing computer
  games, typing a paper, sleeping, etc. are allowed
  in the MTLC. If these activities are observed,
  you will be asked to leave 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 70 hours each week for help.
• Center for Academic Success (CAS)
• CAS website http//cas.ua.edu
• CAS offers weekly help sessions in the MTLC.
• CAS will offer review sessions for each test.
• Free personal tutorial appointments are
  available at the CAS in Osband Hall. Call
  348-8854 to schedule an appointment.

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Final thoughts

• Work hard!
• Get help!
• Go to all class meetings!
• Enjoy the semester!
• We are looking forward to your success in this
  course!