Departmental and University Policies
Fall 2018
The information in this document applies to all
sections of MATH 125. Your
instructor will post a syllabus detailing policies specific to your section.
You are responsible for the information in both documents.
Course
Objectives
Math 125 is an introduction to first-semester calculus for
engineering, science and math students, with an emphasis on understanding,
problem solving, and modeling. Upon completion of the course, the student will:
be able to evaluate limits; use derivatives to analyze and graph algebraic and
transcendental functions; select and apply models and differentiation
techniques to applications involving, but not limited to, optimization and
related rates; apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate integrals;
use estimation techniques to approximate rates of change, area, and total
change.
Course
Eligibility Requirements
Math placement exam PPL 85% or SAT I MSS 700+ or ACT Math 29+ or
AP AB score 3+ (or UA Online Math 121B with C or higher). For more information
see http://math.arizona.edu/academics/placement.
Accessibility and Accommodations
It is the University’s goal that learning
experiences be as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience
physical or academic barriers based on disability or pregnancy, please meet
with your instructor to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in the
course. If you determine that formal, disability-related accommodations are
necessary, it is very important that you be registered with Disability
Resources (621-3268; drc.arizona.edu) and notify your instructor of your
eligibility for reasonable accommodations by August 31. You will then be able to work with your
instructor to plan how best to coordinate your accommodations. Please be aware that the accessible
table and chairs in the classroom should remain available for students who find
that standard classroom seating is not usable.
Course materials
The course materials include
the textbook (Calculus Single Variable;
Sixth Edition by Hughes-Hallett et al.; published by Wiley) and access to the
online homework system (WebAssign). These course materials are being delivered
digitally via D2L through the Inclusive Access program. You automatically have
access to the course materials free through September 3, 2018. You must take action (even if you have
not accessed the materials) to opt-out if you do not wish to pay for the
materials, and choose to source the content independently. The deadline to
opt-out for this course is 9:00pm MST, September 3, 2018. If you do not opt-out
and choose to retain your access, the cost of the digital course materials will
appear on your October Bursars account.
For more information, visit the FAQs page at https://shop.arizona.edu/textbooks/Inclusive.asp . Please see your instructor’s syllabus for information about section
specific materials.
Instructor Contact Information and Communication with
Students
Please see your instructor’s syllabus.
Tentative Schedule
Suggested calendars for MWF
and TR classes can be found at http://math.arizona.edu/~calc/m 125.html.
These calendars are guidelines and may differ from the one used by your
instructor. Please see your instructor’s
syllabus, especially for information about exam dates.
Calculators
A graphing calculator is a
tool that will be used in this course.
We recommend any model in the TI-83 or TI-84 series. Models that can
perform symbolic calculations (also known as CAS) are NOT allowed on
exams and quizzes. CAS models include (but are not limited to) the TI-89, TI
NSpire CAS, HP 50g. Students are not allowed to share calculators during exams
and quizzes. Please see your instructor’s
syllabus for additional information
Homework, Quizzes, Midterm Exams, Course Grades
Please see your instructor’s syllabus.
Note: A grade of C or better in Math 125 or
122B is a necessary prerequisite for Math 129 (Calculus II). Students who
receive a D in Math 125 or 122B will receive credit for the course towards
graduation requirements, and will be able to use their course for the general
education math requirement, but will not be automatically qualified to register
for Math 129.
Common Department Final Exam
The final exam is a
comprehensive common exam. It is scheduled for Tuesday, December 11 from 1:00 –
3:00 PM. Additional information and a study guide
can be found at http://math.arizona.edu/~calc. The University’s Exam regulations
will be strictly followed https://www.registrar.arizona.edu/courses/final-examination-regulations-and-information.
Students withdrawing from the course
Must be made in accordance
with University policy http://catalog.arizona.edu/policy/grades-and-grading-system#Withdrawal. You may drop the class without a W
through September 2 using UAccess. The class will appear on your UAccess
record, but will not appear on your transcript. You may withdraw with a W
through October 28 using UAccess. The University allows withdrawals through
November 16, but only with the Dean’s approval. Late withdraws are dealt with
on a case by case basis, and requests for late withdraw without a valid reason
may or may not be honored.
Incompletes
Must be made in accordance with University
policies, which are available at http://catalog.arizona.edu/policy/grades-and-grading-system#incomplete
Attendance
Students are expected to
attend every scheduled class. Please see
your instructor’s syllabus for section specific information in addition to the
University policies below.
·
The UA’s
policy concerning Class Attendance, Participation, and Administrative Drops is
available at: http://catalog.arizona.edu/policy/class-attendance-participation-and-administrative-drop.
·
The UA’s
policy regarding absences for any sincerely held religious belief, observance
or practice will be accommodated where reasonable. See: http://policy.arizona.edu/human-resources/religious-accommodation-policy.
· Absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students (or
Dean Designee) will be honored.
See: https://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/absences.
Expected Classroom Behavior:
To foster a positive learning
environment, students and instructors have a shared responsibility. We want a
safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all of us feel comfortable
with each other and where we can challenge ourselves to succeed. To that end,
our focus is on the tasks at hand and not on extraneous activities (texting,
chatting, reading a newspaper, making phone calls, web surfing). Please see your instructor’s syllabus for
additional information.
Academic Integrity
Students are responsible to
inform themselves of University policies regarding the Code of Academic
Integrity. Students found to be in
violation of the Code are subject to penalties ranging from a loss of credit
for work involved to a grade of E in the course, and risk possible suspension
or probation. The Code of Academic
Integrity will be enforced in all areas of the course, including, but not
limited to, homework, quizzes, and tests.
For more information about the Code of Academic Integrity policies and
procedures, including information about your rights and responsibilities as a
student, see the following website:
http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/academic-integrity/students/academic-integrity
Student Code of Conduct:
Students at The University of
Arizona are expected to conform to the standards of conduct established in the
Student Code of Conduct. Prohibited
conduct includes:
·
All forms of
student academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, facilitating
academic dishonesty, and plagiarism.
·
Interfering with
University or University-sponsored activities, including but not limited to
classroom related activities, studying, teaching, research, intellectual or
creative endeavor, administration, service or the provision of communication,
computing or emergency services.
·
Endangering,
threatening, or causing physical harm to any member of the University community
or to oneself or causing reasonable apprehension of such harm.
·
Engaging in
harassment or unlawful discriminatory activities on the basis of age,
ethnicity, gender, handicapping condition, national origin, race, religion,
sexual orientation, or veteran status, or violating University rules governing
harassment or discrimination.
Students found to be in
violation of the Student Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary
action. For more information about
the Student Code of Conduct, including a complete list of prohibited conduct,
see the following website: http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/accountability/students/student-accountability
Please take note of the following University policies:
·
Policy on Threatening Behavior by Students: http://policy.web.arizona.edu/education-and-student-affairs/threatening-behavior-students
·
Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy: http://policy.arizona.edu/human-resources/nondiscrimination-and-anti-harassment-policy
Changes to the Course
Syllabus
The information contained in the instructor’s course syllabus, other
than the grade and absence policies, as deemed appropriate by the instructor,
are subject to change with reasonable advance notice. In particular, the dates of midterm
exams, the number of exams, and the order in which topics are covered may
differ from the dates and arrangement in the tentative weekly schedule.