Welcome to the MTLC

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Welcome to the MTLC

• MATH 121
• Spring 2009

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Course Requirements

• Prerequisites
• Grade of C or better in Math 112
• Minimum of 440 on the placement test
• Every student must have an active bama e-mail
  account for computer/course login.

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Textbook and access code

• TextbookCalculus with Applications Brief
  Version, 9th edition by Lial, Greenwell, and
  Ritchey.
• This course is a computer based course. All
  assignments for this course will be 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

• If you are repeating the course, 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, D, F,
  (/-).
• A grade of D or F will affect your GPA and you
  would need to retake the course.
• The last day to withdraw from the course is
  Wednesday, March 25. 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 or 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 121 meets everyday your schedule shows. (MWF
  or TR)
• Each class meeting counts for points.
• MWF1 point each
• TR1.5 points each

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Success Rates based onClass AttendanceMWF
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Success Rates based onClass AttendanceTR
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Homework Quizzes

• There will be homework assignments for each
  section and they will be graded. Only 3 attempts
  are allowed on each homework. Each homework
  assignment has approximately 20 multiple choice
  questions.
• Homework for this course must be done in its
  entirety before it can be graded.
  Unfortunately, you cannot work a few problems and
  save your work.

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Homework Quizzes

• You will not be shown the correct answers due to
  the fact that some of the problems will be the
  same on your next attempt. However, you will be
  shown the ones you missed so that you can get
  help in the lab on the ones you missed before you
  try your homework again or before you take your
  quiz.
• NOTE There are no help me solve this or
  example buttons for Math 121 homework. You
  will get your examples from class and from the
  videos.

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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.
• You will be allowed to drop one lowest homework
  grade and one lowest quiz grade each test period.
  
• WARNING If you open your homework while taking
  your quiz, then your quiz will not score and you
  will need to redo your quiz.

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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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Importance ofHomework and Quizzes (from Fall
2007)
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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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Tests

• There will be 4 tests and a comprehensive final
  given during the semester. All tests combined
  count for 70 of your grade.
• Tests days are shown on the front page of your
  syllabus.
• You will need to register for a test time during
  a test registration week as noted on the front
  page of your syllabus. Details will be discussed
  later in class as test 1 gets near.
• There are penalties for failure to register on
  time. Read test rules on syllabus for more
  information.

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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.
• NOTE
• Macs do work for Math 121 but the installation
  is a little more difficult. Follow the
  instructions carefully on the installation
  wizard. Ask for help in the lab if needed.
• Firefox does not work correctly with the math
  121 software.

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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.)
• You will find your course for this semester under
  Alabama Spring 2009 Term

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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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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.
• Select Acknowledgement form link. You will now
  be prompted for your access code.
• All information from todays orientation can also
  be found in the link for orientation.

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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 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 ma121mtl_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) offers
  weekly help sessions and private tutoring
  sessions.
• Check the CTL website (www.ctl.ua.edu) for
  days/times of weekly help sessions.
• 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!