School of Engineering calculator requirements

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Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:07:44 +0000

Calculator Policy http://www.math.uconn.edu/taprogram/calculator-policy/

The Department of Mathematics encourages the intelligent use of technology in all its classes. In addition to using graphing calculators, the department has instructors that employ Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, Excel and other computer software packages to enhance the learning of mathematics. The policy in each class is determined by the instructor or the course coordinator. Such policy can include prohibiting the use of calculators on individual exams.

Mathematics Department Calculator Policy

Unless the instructor has formulated his/her own policy, the following calculator policy is in effect:

Calculators that can perform symbolic operations (such as the HP 28 or 48, or TI-92 or 89) are not allowed. If you bring a calculator to the exam, make sure it cannot perform alphanumeric manipulation. The instructor may randomly ask for calculators and check programs stored in memory. No alphanumeric formulas stored as programs are allowable. Discovery of such material will result in serious consequences. Sanctions can include, but are not limited to, a letter sent to the Dean of Students of the University; a grade of 0 on the assignment, quiz or exam; a grade of F for the course.