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Enrolling
in Your 1st Math Class |
Math Tutor Lab
| Student Rights and Responsibilities
| Tips for Math Success |
Links for Mathematics Community |
Class Concerns Procedures | Math
Club and Mathematical Resources Committee
Enrolling in Your 1st Math Class
1. How do I know which course is required?
Math course requirements are determined by students' degree
plans. Consult your major department's degree plan or your
degree audit to learn which math course(s) you must complete
for your major. Note that courses required on the degree
plan often have prerequisites that are not listed on the
degree plan. Consult the course descriptions to learn prerequisite
requirements.
2. University Core Requirement versus Degree
Plan Requirement
All degree plans at UNT require 3 hours
of a college-level math class (University Core Curriculum
Requirement). Many degree plans require more math courses
(Degree Plan Requirement) beyond the University Core Requirement.
Transfer math courses (above the remedial level) from another
institution may often satisfy the University Core Requirement
but not satisfy the Degree Plan Requirement or the prerequisite
for the Degree Plan Requirement. Students in this category
must take a math placement test.
3. Suggested sequencing
Students who are required to take mathematics should enroll
for the appropriate mathematics class during their first
year at UNT. As the study of mathematics is progressive
and cumulative, sequential enrollment in required mathematics
courses is suggested for optimal academic success. (Courses
should be taken in consecutive semesters with no significant
lapse between required courses.)
4. Prerequisite requirements are enforced
Prerequisite requirements are strictly
enforced for the following courses. Students not meeting
prerequisites and who are enrolled in these courses are
subject to administrative action:
a. 1100, College Algebra (3):
Prerequisite requirements: Must have passed MATH 1010
at UNT or received consent of department via "Permit
for Math Enrollment" (based on results of placement
test). Note: Remedial courses from any other institution
are not accepted in lieu of UNT's Math 1010 nor do Math
scores from standardized testing offer exemptions from
this requirement (THEA, SAT, ACT, etc.).
b.
Prerequisite requirements: These courses require successful
completion of Math 1100 (College Algebra) or its equivalent
or a higher-level math course (including a transfer course
at this level) with a minimum grade of C or "Permit
for Math Enrollment" (based on results of placement
test) from UNT Math Dept. Math scores from standardized
testing do not offer exemptions from this requirement
(THEA, SAT, ACT, etc.).
1190, Business Calculus (3),1350, Math for Elementary Education I (3): For teacher
certification students only.
1400, College Math with Calculus (3): An applied mathematics
course for non-science students.
1650, Pre-Calculus (5): Preparation course for calculus.
1680, Elementary Probability and Statistics (3): Introductory
course for students of any field on application of statistical
inference.
5. Placement Test
For complete information, see
www.math.unt.edu/advising.shtml.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
University of North Texas
Ten Student Academic Rights and Responsibilities
- Protection of Constitutional Freedoms - Students and
all other members of the university community are guaranteed
the constitutional freedoms of speech, peaceful assembly,
petition and association.
Responsibilities: Students and others must exercise their
rights by lawful means subject to university rules and regulations
regarding time, location, method and duration. Students may
not disrupt the operations of the university or interfere
with the rights of others to exercise their constitutional
freedoms.
- Academic Freedom - Students and all other members of
the university community are guaranteed the rights freely
to study, discuss, investigate, teach, conduct research and
publish as appropriate to their respective roles and responsibilities.
In the classroom and in conference students have the right
within the scope of the course of study to state divergent
opinions, challenge ideas, and take reasoned exception to
the data or the views offered.
Responsibility: Students and faculty share the responsibility
to protect and to preserve conditions which are conducive
to the learning process, including withholding judgment on
matters of opinion, ensuring a fair hearing for divergent
viewpoints, and observing rules of courtesy in the classroom.
- Academic Standards : Students have the right to know
the standards of academic performance established for each
course in which they are enrolled.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for seeking clarification
of any standard in question at the beginning of the term,
for preparing assignments in advance of each class session,
and for learning the content of any course of study for which
they are enrolled.
- Academic Evaluation: Students have the right to be evaluated
solely on an academic basis, without regard to issues of diversity,
opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards.
Students have the right to review tests and other written
work after the instructor has evaluated it and are accorded
protection through the Grade Appeals Procedure against prejudiced
or capricious academic evaluation.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for bringing academic
grievances first to the attention of the instructor who performed
the evaluation in an effort to resolve the issue. If the matter
cannot be settled at this level, it may be appealed in writing
as outlined in the Grade Appeal Policy.
- Improper Disclosure: Except when disclosure may be required
by state or federal law, students have the right to confidentiality
of information about views, beliefs, and political associations
which they may share privately with instructors, advisors
or academic counselors. Judgments of ability and character
may be provided under appropriate circumstances, normally
with the knowledge and consent of the student.
Responsibility: Students have the responsibility to state
clearly what is and what is not confidential information.
- Personal Safety: Students have the right to a classroom
environment which is free of obvious hazards to safety and
security.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for compliance
with university rules and regulations prohibiting firearms,
explosives, incendiaries, and weapons of any kind on the campus.
- Illegal Drugs & Alcohol: Students have the right
to a learning environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for compliance
with university rules and regulations prohibiting possession,
use or distribution of illegal drugs or alcohol in classroom
buildings.
- Disruptions: Students have the right to pursue an education
without disruption or interference and to expect enforcement
of norms for acceptable classroom behavior which prevent disruption
of the teaching/learning process.
Responsibility: Students may not disrupt class or any other
university process by any means whatsoever (including sideline
conversations, comments, arguments, noise of any kind or other
activity which would hinder access to or utilization of academic
information.)
- Non-discrimination: Students have the right to learn
in a classroom environment where diversity is respected.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for respecting
diversity and for behaving courteously to both faculty members
and other students in the classroom regardless of differences
in race, creed, color, religion, age, nationality, sex or
disability status.
- Intellectual
Property – Students have the right to expect that
presentation of material in a class will be in compliance with
copyright law and that their own creative work will not be
disseminated or published without their permission.
Responsibility:
Students who receive written notification from a faculty
member that the information provided in his or her course is
the faculty member’s intellectual property shall not
distribute, use for commercial purposes, or create derivative
works of the intellectual property without obtaining the
express permission of the faculty member. Students shall not
assume permission absent written notification from a faculty
member. Students shall also respect and treat in similar
manner, the intellectual property of other students.
Source: Dean of Students Office, University of North Texas
Tips for Math Success
Students are more likely to succeed in their
math studies when they are
proactive:
- Go to every class meeting and take good notes! (Plan
to attend class the first day of the semester--remember to
take your permit/proof of prerequisite verification and
commit to the entire
semester.)
- Obtain a class syllabus at the first class meeting. Study
it carefully--become familiar with the requirements of the
course, policies of your instructor, deadlines for which you
are responsible, auxiliary instructional material available
for checkout, etc. Your instructor's office hours and location
are also listed. (Remember that assisting students is the
first and foremost reason for office hours.)
- Keep up with homework assignments. The study of mathematics
is cumulative--every class period's presentation builds on
what was learned the previous class period.
- Be proactive--Cultivate these habits and visit the:
- Math Lab in GAB 440 (if you are enrolled in a course numbered
lower than 3000). Competent, friendly tutors will give you
one-on-one assistance with specific homework problems. See Math Lab website
http://www.math.unt.edu/mathlab
for current hours of the Math Lab and additional tutorial
help. Pay particular attention to Useful Math Links ("How to
Study Math and Science," "New Tactics for Solving Problems,"
and "Strategies for taking problem-solving tests")
- eMATHLAB (electronic math lab)
http://www.math.unt.edu/mathlab/emathlab --View FAQs, Question Archive (by course
number), even ask your own questions via email, or FAX them
(good for handwritten questions) to 940-369-7788
- Learning Center at http://www.unt.edu/lc/ where information
about the Supplemental Instruction program and volunteer
tutors is located
- Math Office, GAB 435, and check out free videos
(coordinated with textbooks) for Math 1010, 1100 and 1650 in
GAB 440
- Maintain sequential enrollment in mathematics courses.
If your study of mathematics requires multiple courses, each
having a prerequisite, you should plan to enroll in those
courses one after the other; do not allow more than one long
semester to elapse in your progressive study. Remember: The
study of mathematics is cumulative.
For even more information on math success see: Success in
Mathematics http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html
Links for the Mathematics Community
Mathematical Societies
Conference Calendars
Selected Foreign Societies
Centers and Institutes
Publishers
TeX Resources
Classroom Resources
Course Concern
Procedures
The UNT Department of Mathematics seeks to
provide each and every math student with the highest quality
educational experience available and strives to nurture and
support every math student. Occasionally, you may have a
concern about your course/grade/instructor that you can not
resolve. If you have a concern, then follow these steps:
Course Concerns
At all times during this process, the
student's identity is kept completely confidential.
Before initiating a formal Course Concern please see
Tips for Math Success.
STEP 1 - Visit your instructor during office hours to
discuss your concerns. You may need to make an individual
appointment if you are unable to meet during office hours.
STEP 2 - If you still have concerns after and only
after discussing your concerns with your instructor, visit
Rita Sears in the Math Lab
to discuss your concerns.
STEP 3 - After visiting your instructor and Rita Sears,
if you feel your concerns have not been addressed, then submit
a Course Concern form (available from Rita Sears in the Math
Lab) to the Math Department.
STEP 4 - The Course Concern form is given to the course
coordinator who will contact you to schedule a meeting.
STEP 5 - You will meet with the Course Coordinator to
discuss your concern and appropriate actions.
If you have a concern about a grade earned
in a math course, then follow these steps:
Grade Appeal Procedures
STEP 1 - Visit your instructor
during office hours to discuss your
concerns. You may need to make an individual appointment if
you are
unable to meet during office hours.
STEP 2 - If you still have concerns after and only
after discussing your
grade with the instructor, then you may submit a grade appeal
form
(available from the Math Department main office) to the
Mathematics
Department. Attach any supporting documents to the grade
appeal form
and completely state your case.
STEP 3 - A committee is formed to assess the
information on the grade
appeal form. The student may be contacted to provide more
information. The committee will make a recommendation and report to the
department chair.
STEP 4 - The department chair will contact the student
and instructor
within 30 days regarding the committee's recommendation.
NOTE: No instructor is obligated to change a grade. Any
further appeals will be made through the Dean's office. Please
see UNT Grade Appeal Policy at:
http://www.unt.edu/catalog/undergrad/academics.htm
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