Academic Integrity


The academic integrity policy in Math 131 is based on the Washington University Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy, Students are expected to adhere to the guidelines written there.   

In addition, and more specifically for Math 131, Fall 2016:

During exams and quizzes: no calculators are allowed, and no form of electronic communication or referencing e.g., (internet, tweets, email) or any contact with another person or source of information is permitted.  Violations may be referred to the Academic Integrity Committee.

In cases where there is evidence suggesting that cheating might have taken place on any Math 131 assignment, quiz, or exam, the evidence will be forwarded to the Academic Integrity Committee of the College of Arts and Sciences for adjudication.  Both the instructor and the student(s) involved will be asked to appear before the Committee to answer questions.

If the Committee finds that an academic integrity violation occurred, it will impose a penalty such as a reprimand or discilinary probation to be placed in the student's WU record. Also, in cases where cheating is found to have occurred, it is not unusual for the Committee also to recommend to the instructor that the student receive a "0" for the assignment or exam, or even a failing grade for the course (a grade not removable by retaking the course).

In more severe cases with other aggravating circumstances, or second offenses appearing before the Committee, the Academic Integrity Committee may pass the case on to the University Judicial Board with a recommendation for suspension or expulsion.