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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS*
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Course Title:
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CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I Online
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CHEM 1406
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Section Number:
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100/401/
403/500
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Semester/Year:
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SPRING
2021
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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40
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Basic Chemistry 5th edition by Timberlake and Timberlake; Sapling Learning is a required online learning platform that will be used for homework, quizzes and exams.
Required supplies: Notebook paper, pens, #2 pencil and eraser, and a scientific calculator. (TI 30X SERIES recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)
CHEM 1406 LAB PROCEDURES will be placed on CANVAS for student access.
Required equipment/supplies: scientific calculator and an electronic workstation (computer, eBook, pad, phone etc.) with internet access.
(TI 30X series recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kevin A. Wood
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville 400 Building Rm 404A
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-7731 ext: 4398
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E-mail Address:
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kwood@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS (Online ONLY)
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Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 9:30 am; 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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Saturday 8:30am – 9:00am; 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Sunday 9:00pm – 10:00pm
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of units and use measurements in problem solving.
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Comprehend basic knowledge of properties and changes of matter and energy.
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Demonstrate knowledge of covalent and ionic compounds and their nomenclature.
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Illustrate knowledge of chemical changes and chemical quantities.
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Demonstrate knowledge of gas laws to predict the behavior of gases.
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Demonstrate knowledge of solution properties.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic and biochemistry.
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Relate the concepts covered to human physiological processes.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Major Exams
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35%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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Varies by semester
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Homework
Quizzes
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10 %
10%
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10 (minimum)
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Lab
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25%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (by week)
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Week
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Subject
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Reading Assignment
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1
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Matter classification
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Chapter 3
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2
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Metric System & Measurements
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Chapter 2
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3
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Atoms and elements
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Chapter 4
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4
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Periodic Table
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Chapter 4
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EXAM 1
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5
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Electronic Structure and Periodic Trends
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Chapter 5
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6
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Inorganic Nomenclature
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Chapter 6
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7
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Chemical Quantities
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Chapter 7/8/9
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8
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Reactions
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Chapter 8/9
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EXAM 2
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9
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Geometries and Polarity
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Chapter 10
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10
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Intermolecular Forces
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Chapter 10
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11
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Gas Laws
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Chapter 11
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12
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Solutions
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Chapter 12
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EXAM 3
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13
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Acids/Bases
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Chapter 14
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14
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Nuclear,Organic/Biological Chem
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Chapter 18
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15
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Biological Chemistry
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Chapter 18
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EXAM 4
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16
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FINAL EXAM
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ASSIGNMENT COMPLETION and SUBMISSION
LECTURE: Course lecture notes, PowerPoints, reference documents and other ancillary materials will be found in CANVAS under “FILES” in labeled individual folders. A link to the SAPLING LEARNING platform (see Required or Recommended Course Materials above) can be found under “ASSIGNMNENTS”. Homework, quizzes and major exams will be provided and submitted through SAPLING LEARNING. Homework assignments in SAPLING will open on MONDAY mornings and will be due the following SUNDAY NIGHT at 11:59PM. TIMED QUIZZES will be assigned AND DUE on FRIDAYS. They will be ACCESSIBLE for a 14 hour period but will be TIMED once the assignment is opened. The length of time available to complete the quiz will vary with the content of the quiz. There will not be a quiz every Friday, but quizzes will only be assigned ON Fridays. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you complete the required SAPLING subscription purchase within the first two (2) weeks of the semester. SAPLING CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED THROUGH “ASSIGNMENTS” ON YOUR CANVAS COURSE HOMEPAGE! If you attempt to join the course through the SAPLING website you will find it DOES NOT EXIST! The subscription process/protocols are explained the first time you access SAPLING.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you do the SAPLING ORIENTATION video and exercises in order to learn how to record and submit your assignments. In the past students have been given a seven (7) day grace period the first week of the semester in order for them to do the orientation even if they have not completed/payed for their access subscription.
LABORATORY: CHEM 1406 includes a laboratory component. The folder “FILES” contains a folder labeled “LABORATORY” containing each week’s laboratory assignments. The LABORATORY SYLLABUS will be the first document found in that folder. It will contain a tentative weekly schedule of the laboratory activities for the semester. Depending on the lab activity, procedures/reports/simulations/links etc. are found in this folder and made available on a weekly basis. The LABORATORY REPORT document is provided as part of the lab activities to be completed. It is in an editable MS WORD document (.doc or .docx) that will be submitted through CANVAS.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additionally, for ALL SECTIONS of CHEM 1406 online, regular attendance will be determined by submission of assigned course work by day/time due, i.e. homework/lab assignments/major exams etc.
Excessive absences may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded.
Excess absences will be defined as missing of any 5 due dates of any assignment or combination of assignemnts.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __APRIL 5, 2021____.
Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.
Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through WebEx if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)
Communication
Mathematics
X Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
X Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct: FLB (LOCAL)”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Receiving a “0” (ZERO) on the assignment and
- Report to the academic dean and dismissal from course
Spring 2021 - NCTC Student Services and Resources
Affinity Groups (Links to an external site.)
Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered Affinity Groups.
An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.
Career Services Center (Links to an external site.)
In need of employment? NCTC Career Coaches meet one-on-one to provide training in writing resumes, job searches, interviewing, and more. The Skills to Succeed Academy is also a free interactive, online employability training program focused on building the skills and confidence you need to find the best career.
Completion Center (Links to an external site.)
The Completion Center provides a variety of services for first-time in college students. These include academic success coaching, goal setting, course planning, student resources, career development, and job placement services for all new college students. Free online Success Seminars are also available through Student Lingo (Links to an external site.) and new students will also enroll in a First Year Experience (NCTC 1001) course to get started on the right track!
Counseling and Advising (Links to an external site.)
Academic Advisors and Counselors help students explore majors and programs offered, how to take the best combination of classes to meet your goals, assist with questions related to university transfer, and guide students towards academic and personal success, and more. At NCTC, you are assigned to a specific advisor or success coach based on your major or career interests. You can locate our advisors and their majors, along with contact information on the Meet Your Advisor page-and even schedule an appointment with them through their online calendar!
Early Alert and CARES (Links to an external site.)
The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach (Links to an external site.) through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!
The NCTC CARES Team (Links to an external site.) is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources (Links to an external site.), or email counseling@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) (Links to an external site.)
EDI partners with the entire campus community to create, maintain and demonstrate NCTC’s commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning environment where NCTC students succeed. NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion. Everyone Included. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Valued. Everyone Inspired.
Financial Aid (Links to an external site.)
The Office of Financial Aid provides students with information and guidance with applying for eligible types of financial assistance, such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who have any types of exemptions or tuition waivers will also work with the Financial Aid Office to have these funds applied to their accounts. Additionally, the Scholarship Office (Links to an external site.) provides local scholarship opportunities through an online application process, and tips on how to secure other types of scholarship awards which can help finance educational goals.
Student Success Center (Links to an external site.)
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring. Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO (Links to an external site.) which offers specialized services.
Testing Services (Links to an external site.)
The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 408/403
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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*THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY PART OF THIS SYLLABUS WITH PROMPT NOTICE TO THE STUDENT
