We will have lecture MWF and you will have recitation on Tuesday or Thursday.

I want you all to be active in the classroom and in your own learning process. The average time each student is expected to spend outside of class, combined between the tasks of watching videos, reading, going over examples from class, and working on homework problems is approximately 12 hours per week. I expect you to ask lots of questions, to frequently visit office hours, and above all, to be an engaged learner in and out of class time.

The time you spend in recitations working as groups is exceedingly important. This is your chance to not only learn with your peers but to practice communicating information and ideas effectively. I expect everyone to treat everyone with respect, and to honor that everyone has different ideas and perspectives.

Collaboration is encouraged on homework and studying, but everyone is in charge of their own work. No copying or cheating on exams, quizzes, or assignments. You can refer to the student code of conduct and the academic integrity policy.

Some of the goals of this course include that:

• Students will learn and appreciate how mathematics is applied to and embedded in everyday life

• Students will utilize mathematical models of investigation and logical reasoning to draw conclusions

• Students will work in groups and as a team to solve technical and quantitative problems

• Students will practice effective communication of mathematical ideas through writing and speaking

Quizzes - 

If you have a letter from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) please let me know as soon as possible so that we can work together to figure out the best way to implement the accommodations.

Participation and Attendance - 

I ask that you come to lecture and recitations, participate in lecture and recitations, and interact with your classmates during groupwork. I want the classroom to be a safe space where everyone can share their ideas and questions without fear of judgement or ridicule. I ask that each of my students help me in this pursuit.

University policy states that if a student misses more than 25 percent of the total class sessions, then the instructor has the option to fail that student and not allow them to take the final exam (our Exam III). So, if a student has more than 10 unexcused absences and they fail Exam I, then they will not be permitted to take the Exam III and will receive a course grade of “F” if they do not withdraw from the course.

Homework - 

Exams - 

We will have three exams. If a request for a make-up exam is made prior to the scheduled exam date and documentation is provided for an University Excused absence, a make-up exam can be given within 48 hours of the original exam date. Please consult the tentative schedule and let me know as soon as possible if you have a conflict. If you have a letter from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) please let me know as soon as possible so that we can work together to figure out the best way to implement the accommodations.

Your exams will also be graded on Gradescope.

Additional Help

You can come to my office hours. If you cannot attend these office hours, you can email me your availability and I will select a time that we can meet.

There are free tutoring services and math help rooms offered by the university which include tutoring for Math 130.

I also have advice for studying math which includes information about the Counseling Center and the CARE Team which are resources one can use to gain strategies when it comes to studying, taking tests, doing homework, and so much more!

I strongly discourage you from using ChatGPT or other AI for this class. My reasoning is that ChatGPT is just predicting what the next word should be. So not only may using these tools be against the academic codes, but they could likely lead you astray.

Tentative Weekly Schedule:

Academic Honesty

You are reminded of Binghamton University's Student Academic Honesty Code. Students are asked to practice extra care and attention regarding academic honesty, with the understanding that all cases of plagiarism, cheating, multiple submission, and unauthorized collaboration are subject to penalty. Students may not collaborate on exams or quizzes, directly or through virtual consultation. Posting an exam, assignment, or answers to them on an online forum (before, during, or after the due date), in addition to consulting posted materials, constitutes a violation of the university’s honesty policy. Likewise, unauthorized use of live assistance websites, including seeking “expert” help for specific questions during an exam, can be construed as a violation of the honesty policy.

Any cases of cheating will be subject to investigation by the Academic Honesty Committee of Harpur College.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (from SSD)

Binghamton University is committed to the creation of an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, including students with disabilities. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is responsible for the determination of appropriate accommodations for students who encounter barriers due to disability. Request your academic accommodation letter(s) early in the semester, or as soon as you have completed the SSD process (self-disclosure form, submitted documentation and initial appointment), so that we have adequate time to arrange your approved academic accommodations.

Remember that accommodations are not retroactive, and a discussion with your instructor must occur regarding their implementation. Your access in this course is important to me. If you experience any disability-related access barriers in this course, such as with printed content, graphics, online materials, classroom seating or location, or any communication barriers; reach out to me and SSD right away. You can contact SSD at 607-777-2686 or via email at ssd@binghamton.edu.