MATH 1814 College Algebra Syllabus 810 Fall 2026

Students are expected to contribute to a respectful, professional, and productive learning environment both in the classroom and in all online course spaces. Mathematics is learned through practice, discussion, questions, and sometimes mistakes; therefore, students should feel comfortable participating without fear of ridicule or disrespect.

• Be respectful and professional. Treat classmates, the instructor, tutors, and college staff with courtesy. Disrespectful, discriminatory, threatening, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
• Arrive prepared and participate. Come to class on time with the materials needed for the day's lesson and be prepared to participate in examples, discussions, group work, and problem-solving activities.
• Limit distractions. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be silenced and used only when they support course activities. Repeated behavior that interferes with your learning or the learning of others may be addressed individually.
• Ask questions. Questions are encouraged. If you do not understand a concept, ask for clarification during class, office hours, or through the appropriate course communication channel.
• Allow others to learn. Side conversations, excessive interruptions, inappropriate language, or other behaviors that disrupt instruction are not acceptable.
• Use respectful online communication. Discussion posts, emails, messages, and other online interactions should use appropriate academic language. Avoid offensive comments, personal attacks, excessive capitalization, or language that could reasonably be interpreted as hostile.
• Protect privacy. Do not record, photograph, screenshot, distribute, or post another student's work, image, comments, or personal information without permission. Course materials should not be shared publicly without authorization.
• Complete your own work. Collaboration is encouraged when permitted, but submitted assignments, quizzes, and exams must reflect your own understanding. Unauthorized assistance or sharing of answers may constitute an academic integrity violation.
• Use technology and AI as learning tools. Technology, including artificial intelligence tools, may be used when permitted to help explain concepts, generate practice, or support learning. It should not replace your own mathematical reasoning or be used to complete graded work when such assistance is prohibited. You are responsible for understanding and being able to explain any work you submit.
• Disagree constructively. Different approaches to solving a problem are welcome. Focus criticism on the mathematical reasoning rather than the person presenting it.
• Communicate concerns appropriately. Students experiencing difficulty with course content, participation, technology, or classroom interactions are encouraged to contact the instructor promptly so concerns can be addressed.

The goal of these expectations is to maintain a classroom in which everyone can ask questions, make mistakes, develop mathematical confidence, and learn effectively.