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Inform the instructor in writing during the first week of class of any religious holidays observed this semester. Documentation must be given to the instructor at the class following the holiday.

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CLASS RULES

Turn off all electronic devices prior to entering class.
Do not read or send text messages during class. You will be counted absent for the day and asked to leave class if you use your cell.
Being on unapproved websites as in Facebook or homework for another class, you will be asked to leave class and will be counted as absent for the day.
This class will run from Monday to Sunday each week. The homework may be turned in late, but not the quizzes. Please do not ask me to reopen quizzes for you. During week 15 all the quizzes will reopen for you may improve your score. If you fall more than one week behind you may not finish classes. This means you will receive a letter grade of “ F”.
When I am giving a class lecture, students are not to be log into any computers
Administrative policy prohibits food or drink in classrooms.
Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
The use of profanity is prohibited in the classroom. I will ask you to leave the classroom and count you absent for the day.
Ask questions, get involved, and do your homework .Ask for help early.
Notice to Students: You will not pass this class if you only work during class time. Please schedule at least three to five hours per week outside of class to complete homework, quizzes and pre-tests.
While taking each quiz and test, you are NOT to use any notes or information from the book.
The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students.
Please do not embarrass your fellow classmates by wearing sagging pants. You will be asked to leave the classroom and meet with the Dean of Students before you come back to class.
This is a working syllabus and is subject to change.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Fall 2016

NCTC

MATH 0305

Tentative Weekly Schedule

Date

Mon - Sun

Topic

Assignment

Week 1

Aug22-

Aug 28

Introduction;

2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

2.2 The Addition & Multiplication Properties of Equality

2.3 Solving Linear Equations

Read and understand syllabus and course expectations

Quiz Sections 2.1, 2.2, & 2.3

Week 2

Aug 29-

Sept 4

2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving

2.5 Formulas & Problem Solving

2.6 Percent & Mixture Problem Solving

Quiz Sections 2.4, 2.5, & 2.6

Week 3

Sept 5-

Sept 11

2.7 Further Problem Solving

2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities

No Class Mon 9/5 – Labor Day

Quiz Chapter 2 Review

Week 4

Sept 12-

Sept 18

TEST #1: Chapter 2

3.1 Reading Graphs & the Coordinate plane

Quiz Section 3.1

Week 5

Sept 19-

Sept 25

3.2 Graphing lines

3.3 Intercepts

Quiz Sections 3.2 & 3.3

Week 6

Sept 26-

Oct 2

3.4 Slope & Rate of Change

9.4 Graphing Inequalities (through ex 5)

Quiz Sections 3.4 & 9.4

Week 7

Oct 3-

Oct 9

3.5 Equations of Lines

3.6 Functions

Quiz Sections 3.5 & 3.6

Week 8

Oct10-

Oct 16

4.1 – 4.3 Systems of equations (basic only)

Quiz Chapter 3 & 4 Section 9.4

Week 9

Oct 17-

Oct 23

TEST #2: Chapter 3 & 4.1 - 4.3 & 9.4

5.1 Exponents

5.2 Polynomial Operations

Quiz Sections 5.1 & 5.2

Week 10

Oct 24-

Oct 30

5.3 Multiplying polynomials

5.4 Special Products

Quiz Sections 5.3 & 5.4

Week 11

Oct 31-

Nov 6

5.5 Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation

5.6 Dividing polynomials (monomial only)

6.1 Greatest common factor

**Last Day to Drop with a W is Thurs 11/3**

Quiz Sections 5.5, 5.6, & 6.1

Week 12

Nov 7-

Nov 13

6.2 Factoring Trinomials

Review Chapter 5 & 6.1 – 6.2

TEST # 3: Chapter 5 & 6.1 – 6.2

Quiz Chapter 5 & 6

Week 13

Nov 14-

Nov 20

Intro to Statistics (supplemental)

Reading tables & graphs

Appendix F – mean, median, mode

Analyzing Data – range, midpoint

Simple Probability (coin toss, cards)

Quiz Intro to Statistics Review (Must have completed the day before the test.)

Week 14

Nov 21-

Nov 27

Test #4: Intro to Statistics

Thanksgiving Holiday

College Closed November 23^rd at 3:00pm and reopens November 28^th

Week 15

Nov 28-

Dec 4

Re-Take one failed test

Quiz Final Exam Review

Final Exams December 5 – 8

**Final exam is scheduled for ___WED, DEC 7 at 12 – 1:50______________

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 3, 2016.

MATH LAB

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. No appointments are necessary. See the most current tutoring hours for all five campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Tutoring.aspx.

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Fri 9:00 am – 2:00 pm	Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm	Wed 12:30 – 3:00 pm
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Elizabeth Howell
Office Location:	Corinth 324
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	ehowell@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Alford
Office Location:	Flower Mound Suite 200
Telephone Number:	972.899.8401
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Course Title: Beginning Algebra Math0305.100 MWF 12-12:50 room 809
Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0305	Section Number: 100	Semester: 161s
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): This course includes basic algebraic concepts and notations; algebraic expressions and equations, factoring polynomials and graphing. Some algebra is required. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
Course Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Required Course Material: MyLabsPlus Access code, headphones or ear buds (for online lectures or music) Notebook to keep lecture notes. Recommended Course Material: Elayn Martin-Gay: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Pearson, 2017, 6^th ed (YOU only need the code!) Calculators are permitted. *** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. * TI-30X IIS is highly recommended.**

Name of Instructor:	Kathryn Fritz
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville MSS821
Office Hours:	MTWRF 7:30 – 8am room 809, MWF 10am – noon room 821, T 11am – noon room 821, R 11am – 11:30 room 821
Telephone Number:	940-668-4214 (Email using Canvas is better than leaving a message.)
E-mail Address:	kfritz@nctc.edu (Include your name, class date and time.)

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
31	Homework	10%
14	Quizzes	10%
Up to 4	Chapter Tests	60%
1	Final	20%

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers.
2.	Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
3.	Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate polynomial expressions.
4.	Identify and solve polynomial equations.
5.	Identify and solve linear inequalities.
6.	Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
7.	Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.