MATH 113 Fall 2010

 Prerequisites: ◦ Grade of C – or better in Math 112  Every student must have an active “crimson” account for computer/course login.  Every student must have a NEW access code.

 Textbook — Algebra and Trigonometry 4th edition by Blitzer  This course is computer based. All assignments for this course will be accessed through a publisher’s website (  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.

Access Codes Access Codes  Every student must have a new access code to access the publisher’s online website: where assignments can be completed.  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.

Access Codes 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 entered your access code into your account.

Course Grades 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 27th. No withdrawals will be given after this date.

 4 tests (100 points each) 400 pts  Final Exam 300 pts  Quiz average (40 points each test period) 160 pts  Homework average (25 pts each test period) 100 pts  Class Meetings 40 pts  TOTAL 1000 pts Students must earn a minimum of 700 points to successfully pass this course.

 Math 113 meets everyday your schedule shows. (MWF or TR)  Each class meeting counts for points. MWF—1 point each – Total 40 points TR—1.5 points each – Total 40.5 points  It is your responsibility to sign the attendance sheet

 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 one attempt is allowed on quizzes.

3 or fewer absences4 or more absences A % A33.4% B % B1314.6% C8 21.1% C2629.2% Below 70%4 10.5% Below 70%4652.8% Avg 84Avg 59 Passing 89.5%Passing 47.2%

2 or fewer absences3 or more absences A11 22% A 5 4.4% B20 40% B % C16 32% C % Below 70%3 6% Below 70% % Avg 83Avg 57.6 Passing 94%Passing 48.7%

Homework & Quizzes  Each quiz has approximately 10 questions.  You will be shown the correct answers on the quiz once it is graded.  The lowest homework grade and the lowest quiz grade will automatically be dropped each test period.  All sections covered after Test 4 are included in Test 4 work (see the Hmw., Quiz Score Sheet).

Homework & Quizzes  Homework is worth 25 points each test period.  Quizzes are worth 40 points each test period.  Quizzes are worth almost 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.

Homework & Quizzes

Quiz Average 80% or higher Passing rate98.4% Quiz Average lower than 80% Passing rate 32.7%

 MWF Classes - Your Exams will be ONLY on Tuesdays!  TR Classes - Your Exams will be ONLY on Mondays!  If you have a conflict, you must go and make prior arrangements in the MTLC.

 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.

 Students can do homework from home by downloading all of the necessary plug-ins. ◦ Web page: ◦ 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.

Acknowledgement Form Acknowledgement Form  An acknowledgement 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 “Orientation” folder in the software.

 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.

 Username: your crimson address Password: your CWID  Example: Username: Password: (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.)

 Select Course—under course list after logging into ua.MyLabsPlus  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 Orientation tab.

 Finding your assignments: click on Folder for work  Orientation: everyone must fill out the Syllabus Acknowledgement Form  Each section has Videos, textbook, practice, homework, and quiz

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

MTLC Information  Hours of Operation ◦ Sunday:4:00pm – 10:00pm ◦ Mon. – Thursday: 8:00am – 10:00pm ◦ Friday:8:00am – 4:45pm  Closings ◦ Labor Day: Sunday 9/5 & Monday 9/6 ◦ Fall Break: Thursday 10/28 at 10pm until 8am Monday 11/1 ◦ Thursday 11/18 ◦ Thanksgiving: Tuesday 11/23 at 5:00pm until 8am Monday 11/29 ◦ Last day for help in the MTLC will be Sunday 12/5 from 4 to 6:30pm  Phone Number: 348 – 2592  Website:  Please put your instructor’s name in the subject box for .

Common Rules for the MTLC ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINKS, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, CELL PHONES, COMPANIONS, OR PROFANITY ARE ALLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Need Extra Help  The MTLC is open 71 hours each week for help. Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)  CTL offers weekly help sessions in the MTLC.  CTL will offer review section for each Test since the MTLC will be closed except 8pm-10pm on Test weeks.  CTL website:  Free personal tutorial appointments are available at the CTL in Osband Hall. Call to schedule an appointment.

 Purchase Access Code  Log into software and enter your access code  Use the installation wizard in the software to install all necessary plug-ins if you are going to use your own computer  Complete the Acknowledgement Form  Complete the Syllabus Quiz in the MTLC  Complete all assignments that are due before next meeting (check the Syllabus for due dates).

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