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 two late homework assignments will be accepted over the course of the semester.

Moodle homework is available for those students who want extra practice; your grade will not be affected if you do any Moodle problems. These problems are written in STACK, which offers a chance for better feedback; I hope to eventually have the computer homework include Moodle problems, not WeBWorK.

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, TI-92, or TI-Nspire CAS.

Information about these workshops can be found here:   TI models   [PDF]

• The Mathematics Tutoring Center / Mathematics Community Center (free of charge; bring your Sun Card) offers tutoring in PSA 116. (Monday-Thursday, 8:00 - 8:00; Friday, 8:00 - 3:00; Sunday, 1:00 - 6:00)

• ASU's Learning Support Services (LSS) 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.

• The Engineering Tutoring Center is in ECF 100 and offers tutoring as well. Warning: The tutors there are Engineering majors, not mathematics majors, so the more abstract/theoretical stuff might confuse them.

• First Year Mathematics Courses: Spring Semester 2012 School and University Policies and Procedures

  Course withdrawal:	March 28
  Complete withdrawal:	April 24

  • 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.

  • Withdrawal from a course: If a withdrawal from a class occurs, then it is the student's responsibility to verify that he/she has in fact withdrawn from a class.

  • 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 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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. Cheating includes but is not limited to using information about test problems (including answers stored in calculator memory), using unauthorized methods for deriving answers, and using unauthorized note sheets (which include those stored in a calculator or written on paper, on one's body or clothing).

  • Academic Dishonesty: 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.

  • Student Conduct Statement: Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards listed in the Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual: Code of Conduct, ACD 125: Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications, and the ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy. Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. If a student is disruptive, an instructor may ask the student to stop the disruptive behavior and warn the student that such disruptive behavior can result in withdrawal from the course. An instructor may withdraw a student from a course when the student's behavior disrupts the educational process under USI 201-10.

• Absences: For classes that meet two (2) days a week during the Fall and Spring semesters, the maximum number of allowed absences is five (5). Attendance will be kept by means of a sign-in sheet; note that if you do not sign the attendance sheet, you will be counted absent, because I have no other way of determining who was in class on a particular day. Students who exceed the number of allowed absences will receive a grade of EN. Attending a different section of the class than the one you are registered for will result in half an absence.

• Disability Accommodations: Please meet with your instructor immediately if you have a disability that will require accommodations in this class. Note: To qualify for disability accommodations at ASU, students must qualify for services through the Disability Resource Center (DRC), which is located on the 1st floor of the Matthews Center Building at (480) 965-1234 (voice) or (480) 965-9000 (TTY). Please complete this process as soon as possible.

• YOUR INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THIS SYLLABUS AND ITS STRUCTURE TO BEST FIT THE NEEDS OF THE CLASS.