Linear Algebra UAF MATH 314

Correspondence with the Instructor

Students who email the instructor with a question should expect a response within 24 hours (if you are emailing after 5 pm or on weekends, you should expect a response after 9 am the following business day). Emails should be from a UA email address and include the student’s first and last name, the course they are in, and a clearly stated question. Emails without this minimal information will not receive responses. Emails should maintain a professional tone; emails containing inappropriate material or language will be ignored and, in extreme cases, sent to the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability for further action.

RSI Policy

To be compliant with federal law and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) accreditation requirements, UAF faculty must ensure that all courses in which faculty and students are not physically located in the same space, for which students use federal financial aid, have regular and substantive interaction (RSI) between students and instructors. Regular refers to scheduled, predictable interactions. Substantive refers to engaging students in teaching, learning, and assessment, consistent with course content.

Academic Integrity Policy

As described by UAF, scholastic dishonesty constitutes a violation of the university’s rules and regulations and is punishable in accordance with the procedures outlined by UAF. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating on any assignment, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating includes providing answers to or taking answers from another student or source, using non-allowed materials on an assessment (such as calculators or phones). Plagiarism consists of the use of another author’s words or arguments without attribution. Collusion includes unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work to fulfill any course requirement. Scholastic dishonesty is punishable by a zero on the assignment for the first offense and a second offense removal from the course with a grade of “F.” For more information, go to https://www.alaska.edu/bor/policy/09.02-Student%20Rights%20and%20Responsibilities.pdf

AI Policy

This course requires completion of various assignments that assess understanding and application of the course content. Students are expected to do their own work. Students are not allowed to use any artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as text generators, paraphrasers, summarizers, mathematical solvers, or mathematical graphing tools to complete any part of their reflections, quizzes, or assessments. These tools can be used to help in understanding practice materials. Using AI tools for reflections, quizzes, or assessments is considered a form of academic dishonesty and will result in a zero grade for the assignment and possible disciplinary action. If there are any questions about what constitutes acceptable use of AI tools, please consult with the instructor before submitting the work.

Grade Reporting

UAF has various grade reporting processes to help students stay on track and make informed decisions about course progress toward degree completion. The UAF Early Warning, Midterm, and Withdrawal grade reports are reported in Nanook Navigator and UA Online and are sent out to advisors and observers. In addition, a Grade Progress link has been provided in Canvas for students to monitor their progress. Students will also receive regular progress reports through Airtable so that they can see their progress throughout the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to ask if there are questions about the grade or anything stated in a progress report. These progress reports are also a time to review study habits and identify what may need to be done to improve a grade.

Equity

Mastery grading makes course expectations (assignments and grades) much clearer for students. This can make unstated expectations visible and help instructors identify and remove unnecessary requirements (such as those focused on compliance rather than learning). For the students, mastery grading provides clear expectations of what is needed to earn a particular grade. Outcomes and rubrics are provided in advance so that those expectations are transparent.

Mastery-based grading also allows students to take ownership of their learning. Grades here are based on showing your understanding or on making mistakes and learning from them. Everyone learns at different paces, and mastery learning allows the opportunity to spend more time on areas that you have difficulty with and less time on areas that you know.

ASUAF Advocacy and Engagement:

The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF), UAF’s student government, works to represent student voices and improve the student experience. Students are encouraged to get involved in shaping policies, sharing feedback, and helping address issues that impact campus life. ASUAF also offers support in navigating university processes and connecting with the right resources when challenges arise. To get involved or seek support, visit the ASUAF office or email asuaf.office@alaska.edu.

Student Protections statement:

The university respects and upholds the principles of due process and a fair and equitable process as specified in the Board of Regents’ Policy 09.02 Student Rights and Responsibilities. For more information on students’ rights and responsibilities, refer to the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability website. You are encouraged to read the Board of Regents’ policy carefully to fully understand your responsibilities to our community.

We strive to create a safe and respectful environment for all members of our community. If you have questions about expectations of you as a student or believe your rights are being violated, we encourage you to reach out to the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability for help. UAF reserves the right to suspend, expel, or take other necessary and appropriate action in cases where a student is unable or unwilling to uphold community standards and campus safety.

For more information on your rights as a student and the resources available to you to resolve problems, please go to the following site: https://catalog.uaf.edu/academics-regulations/students-rights-responsibilities/.

Emergency Notification Plan

Students will receive emergency notifications via phone and email. Please check your UAOnline account to confirm your emergency notification settings. For more information, please refer to the Student Handbook. For course-specific notifications or those your instructor plans to forward, you will receive them through Canvas notifications. Please update your Canvas profile.

Extended absence policy

The University of Alaska Fairbanks recognizes that students may need to miss more classes than allowed by a particular instructor as specified in course policies. Extended absences are defined as missed classes or coursework by students beyond what is permissible by the instructor’s written course policies. Students may need to miss class and/or coursework for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to:

For Math 314 this semester, if any of the above apply, you will need to notify your instructor. If you are dealing with any of the above and are not able to work on this class for more than four consecutive days, you will need to work with the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability to see about your options for continuing in the course. Your instructor will work with you to make reasonable accommodations.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Alaska is an equal opportunity/equal access employer, educational institution, and provider. The University of Alaska does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA’s statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

For more information, contact:

UAF Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability

1692 Tok Lane

3rd floor, Constitution Hall, Fairbanks, AK 99775

907-474-7300

uaf-orca@alaska.edu