Course Syllabus

All sections of Math 11 share this course site.

Textbook: OpenStax Volume 3.

Communication: Students are expected to be familiar with all course policies detailed here. Students are also expected to read all announcements made over email and Canvas announcements in a timely manner.

Instructor Office Hours: Students are welcome to attend the office hours of any Math 11 instructor (listed in the table above). 

TAs: Qingze Li, Shreya Sinha and Kevin Chang.

TA Tutorials and X-hours: TAs will be available in two-hour blocks every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 7-9pm in Kemeny 006 (through Tuesday November 17). These tutorials are primarily intended for getting help with homework, but also with the material in general. Anyone in the course can drop in and ask questions during these evening tutorials. A TA will be similarly available during each of the X-hours in the classrooms corresponding to those sections (*noting the time corresponding to 9L will be on Tuesdays instead of the regular Thursday 9LX time); however, to manage the numbers of students during these X-hour office hours, priority will be given to students from that corresponding section. If you visit the X-hour of another section, we ask that you clearly indicate to the TA that you are from another section and let the TA give priority to the students from that section.

Peer Tutoring: The Academic Skills Center has assigned peer tutoring support to this course; Katie Law will be available Mondays 8–9, Wednesdays 7–8, and Sundays 2–3 (location TBD). The Monday and Wednesday session will be more formal, with prepared materials; the Sunday time is a "drop-in" session with greater opportunity for students to bring practice problems and ask in-depth questions. 

Exams: There will be two midterm exams on the evenings of Wednesday October 7 and Wednesday October 28, 5:00–7:00pm, in Life Sciences Center 100 (Arvo J. Oopik '78 Auditorium). If you have scheduling difficulties with either of these exams, let your instructor know as soon as possible (no later than the end of Week 2). The final exam is on Friday November 20, 6:30-9:30pm (location TBD). All three exams are closed book, closed notes, and we will strictly enforce that no phones or any technology will be allowed (they can be in your bag as long as it is remains at the front of the room throughout the exam).

WeBWork Homework assignments will be posted under Assignments to accompany each lecture, so that you can self-test regularly as you practice applying what you are learning. You will have an unlimited number of attempts on each problem. Note that this course moves through a lot of material very quickly. To stay up to date, WeBWork should be done as soon as possible after the associated lecture. WeBWork assignments from Monday lectures will be due on Sundays, from Wednesday lectures due on Mondays, and from Friday lectures due on Thursdays (except the last Friday which will be due on Tuesday to allow you to prepare for the final exam).

Grading: The WeBWork homework will count for 10% of the grade. The three exams will count for 90% of your final grade as follows: lower-scoring midterm exam 25%, higher-scoring midterm exam 30%, final exam 35%.

Academic Honor Principle: The faculty, administration, and students of Dartmouth College acknowledge the responsibility to maintain and perpetuate the principle of academic honor, and recognize that any instance of academic dishonesty is considered a violation of the Academic Honor Principle (see also Academic Honor Policy for Undergraduate Students in the Arts and Sciences). All academic work should be done with the highest level of honesty and integrity. You are encouraged to discuss course material with your peers, including the content of the homework; but all submitted homework must clearly represent your own understanding. You are not allowed any materials, assistance or communication during the three exams, which must represent solely your own work.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies are becoming more widespread, more useful, and can at times be useful tools to accelerate productivity and understanding. Indeed, as we encourage you to work as many additional exercise problems as possible beyond those in the homework, one reasonable for example use is to check your work on extra problems (taking the time to be sure that the AI-provided answer is actually correct). However, you are not allowed any AI use or other assistance on the exams, so we ask you to avoid AI while doing the assigned homework problems, for your own good to best prepare yourself for the exams. See also Guidelines on using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for Coursework.

Religious Observances: Dartmouth has a deep commitment to support students’ religious observances and diverse faith practices. Some students may wish to take part in religious observances that occur during this academic term. If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in the course, please meet with your instructor as soon as possible — before the end of the second week of the term at the latest — to discuss appropriate course adjustments.

Student Accessibility and Accommodations: Students requesting disability-related accommodations and services for this course are required to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS; Apply for Services webpage; student.accessibility.services@dartmouth.edu; 603-646-9900) and to request that an accommodation email be sent to your instructor in advance of the need for an accommodation. Then, students should schedule a follow-up meeting with their instructor to determine relevant details such as what role SAS or its Testing Center may play in accommodation implementation. This process works best for everyone when completed as early in the quarter as possible. If students have questions about whether they are eligible for accommodations or have concerns about the implementation of their accommodations, they should contact the SAS office. All inquiries and discussions will remain confidential.

Mental Health and Wellness: The academic environment is challenging, our terms are intensive, and classes are not the only demanding part of your life. There are a number of resources available to you on campus to support your wellness, including: the Counseling Center which allows you to book triage appointments online, the Student Wellness Center which offers wellness check-ins, and your undergraduate dean. The student-led Dartmouth Student Mental Health Union and their peer support program may be helpful if you would like to speak to a trained fellow student support listener. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the counselor on-call at 603-646-9442 at any time. Please make your instructor aware of anything that will hinder your success in this course.

Title IX: At Dartmouth, we value integrity, responsibility, and respect for the rights and interests of others, all central to our Principles of Community. We are dedicated to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive campus where all have equal access to the educational and employment opportunities Dartmouth offers. We strive to promote an environment of sexual respect, safety, and well-being. In its policies and standards, Dartmouth demonstrates unequivocally that sexual assault, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking are not tolerated in our community. The Sexual Respect Website (sexual-respect.dartmouth.edu) provides a wealth of information on your rights and obligations with regard to sexual respect and resources that are available to all in our community. As faculty members and instructors, we are obligated to share disclosures regarding conduct under Title IX with Dartmouth’s Title IX Coordinator. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dartmouth’s Title IX Coordinator Kristi.Clemens@Dartmouth.edu and deputies if appropriate.

Socioeconomic Differences and Financial Difficulty: The materials for this course have been deliberately chosen to be reasonably price (in this case, free).

Disclaimer: The instructors reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus, including the calendar of activities and due dates. Changes will be announced as early as possible. The latest syllabus and calendar will be maintained here on Canvas.