MAT 242 Syllabus

Graded homework includes WeBWorK problems and the "graded" homework assignments listed on the homework page. These graded homework assigments will be due in class each Thursday. Only three late homework assignments will be accepted over the course of the semester.

Makeup finals will NOT be given for conflicts with travel and/or other events. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

The Final Exam will be comprehensive, and you will be allowed to use a sheet's (8½'' x 11'') worth of notes. You may only include formulas and procedures; you may not work out any examples. Notes must be hand-written; no copiers, computers, or any other technology may be used. Notes which violate these conditions may result in a reduction of your grade. If you have questions about what a "worked out example" is, see this page. You must turn in your notes with your final exam.

No one will be allowed in the classroom once the first person has turned in their test and left.

• If you already have a graphing calculator, you may use it.
• NOT permitted: calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those that do symbolic algebra, such as the Casio FX2, Casio 9970Gs, TI-89, or TI-92

Information about these workshops can be found here:   TI models   Casio

• Tutoring Center: The Math Tutoring Center (free of charge) in PSA 116 will be open Mon-Thur 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sun 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Come in for help before it is too late, and several days before an exam day to strengthen your preparation. In order to be admitted to the Tutor Center each student present their valid ASU "Sun Card".

• ASU's Learning Resource Centers (LRC) provide day and evening tutoring as well as test reviews for over 100 classes, including math, composition, business, languages, engineering, and the sciences. LRC also offers workshops on software and academic skills and provides personalized academic coaching to help students manage their time and develop effective study habits. Students can schedule appointments for most services online.

• AZTUTOR (Arizona Tri-University Tutoring Online Resource): Real-time online tutoring in Math, Physics, and Writing.

• Departmental Drop Back: Based on results of the pretest and advising from the course instructor, a student may elect to drop back to a lower level math course before the drop back deadline. Students should go to the Undergraduate Mathematics Office in PSA 211 to initiate a drop back request.

• Course Withdrawal: A student may withdraw from a course with a grade of W during the withdrawal period. The instructor's signature is not required.

• Instructor-Initiated Drop: At the instructor's discretion, any student who has not attended class during the first week of classes may be administratively dropped from the course. However, students should be aware that non-attendance will NOT automatically result in their being dropped from the course. Thus, a student should not assume they are no longer registered for a course simply because they did not attend class during the first week. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of their registration status.

• The grade of Incomplete: A grade of incomplete will be awarded only in the event that a documented emergency or illness prevents the student who is doing acceptable work from completing a small percentage of the course requirements. The student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete. Make-up final exams will NOT be given for reasons of a non-refundable airline tickets, vacation plans, work schedules, weddings, family reunions, and other such activities. Students should consult the final exam schedule before making end-of-semester travel plans. The guidelines in the current general ASU catalog regarding a grade of incomplete will be strictly followed. The Dean of the student’s college must approve any exceptions to these rules.

• Final Exam Make-up Policy: The final exam schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes will be strictly followed. Exceptions to the schedule and requests for make-up final examinations can be granted only by the Department Chair, Associate Department Chair or the Director of First Year Mathematics, and for one of the following reasons:
  1. Religious conflict (e.g., the student celebrates the Sabbath on Saturday)
  2. The student has more than three exams scheduled on the same day as the math final
  3. There is a time conflict between the math final and another final exam.

• Honor Policy: The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the University or other sanctions as specified in the University Student Academic Integrity Policy. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism, or facilitating such activities.

• Academic Dishonesty: In the "Student Academic Integrity Policy" manual, ASU defines " 'Plagiarism' [as] using another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly acknowledging and documenting the source. Students are responsible for knowing the rules governing the use of another's work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately."  You can find this definition at: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm#definitions

  Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be tolerated. There are severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and any other form of dishonesty.

• The grade of XE: A grade of XE is reserved for "failure for academic dishonesty." The XE grade may be petitioned after 1 year.

• Ethics: It's highly unethical to bring to your instructor's attention the possible impact of your mathematics grade on your future plans, including graduation, scholarships, jobs, etc. The instructor may exercise an option to withdraw you from the course if they think you are compromising the ability to assess your work independently of any other consideration. Students found to be involved in academic dishonesty will be removed from the class, and a grade of XE for the course will be submitted to the registrar. The student will be advised to repeat the course with another professor, possibly at another institution. This is the least action taken. Further, more serious actions may be taken if the situation indicated that such actions are appropriate. We will act very harshly against cheating during Quizzes or Exams.