MAT 271 Syllabus sample

SoMSS and University Policies and Procedures

For semester deadlines related to enrollment, withdrawal or payments, see the academic calendar available at http://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar.

AI

In this course, all assignments must be completed by the student. Artificial Intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT and other related tools used for creating of text, images, computer code, audio, or other media, are not permitted for use in any work in this class. Use of these generative AI tools will be considered a violation of the ASU Academic Integrity Policy, and students may be sanctioned for confirmed, non-allowable use in this course.

Emails and Communication

Instructor Emails to Students: ASU email is an official means of communication among students, faculty, and staff. All instructor correspondence will be sent to your ASU email account. Students are expected to read and act upon email in a timely fashion. Students bear the responsibility of missed messages and should check their ASU-assigned email regularly.

Student Emails to the Instructor: Use email for confidential matters such as absences, accommodations and general performance in the class. Homework questions may be asked by email. Specific grades will not be discussed by email and any email giving specific grades will not be answered.

How to email your instructor:

• Use only your official ASU email address
• Send to: [email protected]
• Include your course MAT 271 in the subject line

Please do not:

• Auto-forward your ASU email to a personal account (may cause delays or lost messages).
• Use the Canvas messaging system to contact the instructor.
• Try to communicate through Comments on Canvas assignments.

Academic Integrity

Academic honesty is expected of all students in all examinations, papers, and laboratory work, academic transactions and records. Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, appropriate grade penalties, course failure (indicated on the transcript as a grade of E), course failure due to academic dishonesty (indicated on the transcript as a grade of XE), loss of registration privileges, disqualification and dismissal. For more information, see the Provost's academic integrity resources.

Any parts of exams, assignments, reports, or solutions to these, from current or previous sessions, posted to any website not affiliated with ASU may result in academic integrity disciplinary actions against the students posting them and the students using them. No individual extra credit assignments will be offered.

Conduct

Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards listed in the Student Code of Conduct and applicable ASU policies. Inappropriate or disruptive behavior may result in withdrawal from the course. Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. The instructor may withdraw a student from a course when the student's behavior disrupts the educational process. Procedures for initiating a disruptive behavior withdrawal are available from the college resources.

Accommodations and SAILS Center

Students who feel they will need accommodations in this class but have not registered with the Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services (SAILS) should contact SAILS immediately. SAILS staff can be reached at 480-965-1234 (V) or 480-965-9000 (TTY). Their hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Qualified students who will require accommodations in this class are encouraged to make their requests to the instructor at the beginning of the session either during office hours or by appointment. Prior to receiving such accommodations for our class, verification of eligibility from SAILS is required. Such disclosed information is confidential.

Edfinity Purchase

If financial, payment processing or other reasons prevent you from getting timely Edfinity access, you must bring this to your instructor’s immediate attention. Failure to do this does not entitle you to time extensions on missed assignments.

Final Exam Make-Up Policies

The final exam schedule will be strictly followed. Except to resolve qualifying situations described below, no changes may be made to this schedule without prior approval of the Dean. Make-up exams will NOT be granted for reasons such as non-refundable airline tickets, vacation plans, work schedules, weddings, family reunions, etc. The instructor may grant a make-up final exam only in specific qualifying situations:

• A student has more than three exams on one day, or there is a time conflict between course finals (applies across ASU campuses and off-campus classes).
• A documented accident or medical emergency.
• Situations covered by applicable university ACD policies.

The Y grade is not an option for this class.

Threatening Behavior

All incidents and allegations of violent or threatening conduct by an ASU student (on- or off-campus) must be reported to ASU Police Department (ASU PD) and the Office of the Dean of Students. If either office determines that the behavior poses a serious threat to personal safety or to the welfare of the campus, the student will not be permitted to return to campus or reside in any ASU residence hall until an appropriate threat assessment has been completed and conditions for return (if any) are imposed. ASU PD, the Office of the Dean of Students, and other appropriate offices will coordinate the assessment. For more information visit the Dean of Students resources on Threatening Behavior.

Absences

Absences related to religious observances/practices or university sanctioned events and activities: If you will miss class due to a religious observance or practice or due to participation in a university sanctioned event or activity, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor a week in advance. Your instructor will work with you on alternative and reasonable arrangements for any time missed.

Inclusion

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences encourages faculty to address and refer to students by their preferred name and gender pronoun. If your preferred name is different than what appears on the class roster, or you would like to be addressed using a specific pronoun, please let your instructor know.

Ethics, Incomplete, and Sexual Discrimination

Grades are based only on academic work and are calculated using the same criteria for all students. It is highly unethical to bring to your instructor’s attention the possible impact of your mathematics grade on your future plans (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. 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 guidelines in the current Student Service Manual will be strictly followed; the incomplete request form is available on the students.asu.edu forms page.

Arizona State University is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. ASU expressly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by employees, students, contractors, or agents of the university based on protected status (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information). See the ACD 401 policy and ASU resources for more information.