General syllabus information

academic concessions

For in-term concessions, fill in and submit the form here to your instructor.

For final exams and other assessments submitted in the final exam period, academic concessions are handled through your Faculty Advising Office. UBC’s policies on concessions can be found here.

academic integrity

Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the University’s definition of academic misconduct. All cases of suspected academic misconduct will be pursued to the fullest extent. Consequences of academic misconduct may include a grade of zero on an assessment, a failing grade in a course, and suspension or expulsion from the University.

access and diversity

Students requiring support due to physical or learning disabilities may apply for accommodations through the Centre for Accessibility (CfA). Students must register with the CfA before requesting accommodation.

attendance

Students are expected to attend regularly. Students who do not may be excluded from the final exam. Unavoidable absences require an in-term academic concession (see above).

REGISTRATION

For registration issues refer to this page. Do not contact instructors with registration issues.

standing deferred (SD)

You apply for Standing Deferred status through your Faculty Advising Office.

The expectation of the Mathematics Department is that students granted SD status will write the exam to complete the course at the next regularly scheduled exam sitting. For courses offered no more frequently than once per year, an SD exam will be set during Enrolment Services' SD summer exam period. The Mathematics Department does not take part in Enrolment Services’ SD November exam period.

student resources

The Math Learning Centre (MLC) is located in MATH 102. The MLC is open to all undergraduate students who need help in their Math courses, with a focus on first- and second-year Math courses. For students in a first-year calculus course, the Calculus Common Room is located in MATX 1102. Finally, for Math Majors, the Function Junction lounge is located in MATX 1118.

The Past Exams database contains a number of exams from previous years. Note that final exam topics may change from year to year.

UBC resources to support student success

UBC provides resources to support student learning and to maintain healthy lifestyles, but recognizes that sometimes crises arise; and so there are additional resources to access, including those for survivors of sexual violence. UBC values respect for the person and ideas of all members of the academic community. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated nor is suppression of academic freedom. UBC provides appropriate accommodation for students with disabilities and for religious and cultural observances. UBC values academic honesty and students are expected to acknowledge the ideas generated by others and to uphold the highest academic standards in all of their actions. Details of the policies and how to access support are available here.

UBC Statement on respectful environment

The University expects courses to be respectful environments. This expectation extends to discussion forums associated with the course, where posts must be respectful and civil. The University's Statement on Respectful Environment highlights two central principles, freedom of expression and promotion of free inquiry, and an underlying requirement of a vigorous commitment to recognition of and respect for the freedoms of others, and concern for the well-being of every member of the university community.