Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Beginning Algebra

Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0305

Section Number:  102

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:

MyLabsPlus  Access code – required 

Elayn Martin-Gay: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Pearson, 2017, 6th ed.- optional

Calculators are permitted.  *** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. *** TI-30X IIS is highly recommended.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Clara Novita Ward

Campus/Office Location:

Gainesville/ MSS 809

Office Hours:

5:00 PM Tues.

Telephone Number:

940-668-4211

E-mail Address:

cward@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

25

Homework

10%

14

Quizzes

10%

3

Unit Tests

60%

1

Final Exam

20%

Grade Scale:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;     Below 70% = F

     You are responsible for the review, vocabulary, and concepts of the exercises.  Exercises assigned each night of class are due Mon. night before the next class night. In order to complete the class, you will need to spend 3 to 5 hours a week outside class on homework and quizzes.  It is to your benefit to read each section before class.  The class will stay together, do not get behind.  It is very difficult to catch-up if you get behind.  If you have difficulties contact me or use the math lab, or one of the support services.  I will be happy to meet with you to provide extra help or explanation if you need.

      Please be available each scheduled test night and be prepared to take the test at the assigned time.  It is very important that you take your tests at the scheduled times, so be prepared.  If it is absolutely necessary to miss a test, let me know ahead of time. Check with me about making it up. Missed tests must be made up as soon as possible. No more than one test can be made up. The grade on the final exam may be substituted for one test. Do not use notes or the book when you take quizzes or tests.  Everyone must take the Final Exam.

      If you do not understand a concept let me know as soon as you realize you do not understand. Even if you think you are completely lost, it may take only a few minutes to get you back on target.

Take an active part in class. If you have a question, ask. The more you are verbally involved, the more you will get from the class.

     I cannot emphasize too much that you need to attend every class and all of it. Do not make it a habit to be late and do not leave early without my permission.

     I will be in the classroom 30 min. before each class and most of the time 1 hour before class.  If you need help, see me. I will meet you at the college at other times if we arrange it. You may e-mail me anytime.

 

    

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

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.

 

TSI COMPLIANCE

At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance will result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory course and possibly from North Central Texas College. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all College Prep classes for which they have registered. There are NO excused absences. The Department of College Preparatory Studies will notify students of absences reported by instructors and one courtesy warning e-mail notification (Lion Pride email) will be sent to the students’ current NCTC student e-mail address (Lion Pride) when the student accrues 1 week absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mail (Lion Pride) is no excuse for not complying with the Attendance Policy. It is the student's responsibility to maintain correct and current e-mail and local and permanent addresses with the college.

After a student has been absent from class 2 weeks (not necessarily consecutive days), the student may be dropped. If the student is dropped from the only College Prep class in which he/she is enrolled and is TSI liable, the student may be DROPPED from all remaining courses for that semester.

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.

Also, since punctuality has become a problem in recent semesters, three tardies will be considered one absence. Coming in late disrupts the class. Occasions do occur that you will need to be tardy, but not on a consistent basis.

 

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

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 ___Tues. Dec. 6, 2016

 

 

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.

 

TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Mon, Tues, & Thurs

9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Mon through Thurs

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mon 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Wed 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wed 12:30 – 3:00 pm

 

 

Fri 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

 

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

E-mail Address:

salford@nctc.edu

 

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.

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