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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Beginning Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0305
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Section Number: 113
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Semester: 161s
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Prefix & Number: NCBM 0200
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Section Number: 113
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Semester: 151s
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Semester Credit Hours: 2
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Lecture Hours: 2
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
MATH0305 – Beginning Algebra (3 credit hours)
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.
NCBM0200 – BASE NON-COURSED BASED OPTION FOR MATH (2 credit hours)
This course is a BASE developmental education intervention and supports foundational topics in mathematics such as fractions, integers, decimals, percent, algebraic concepts, solving equations, graphing, and polynomials. This course is designed for those students with little algebra background, and must be taken concurrently with MATH0305. Course may include basic study skills, note-taking, time management, learning styles, math anxiety, and test-taking strategies. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC. 32 lecture hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.
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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.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Clara Novita Ward
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville/MSS 809
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Office Hours:
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Tues. and Th. 10:30 AM- 11:00AM
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4221
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E-mail Address:
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cward@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA MATH0305
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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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48
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Homework
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10%
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16
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Quizzes
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10%
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4
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Unit Tests
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60%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = F
GRADING CRITERIA NCBM0200
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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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30
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Attendance
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50%
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2
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Notebook
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20%
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1
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Time Management Worksheet/Activity
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10%
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1
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Learning Styles Worksheet/Activity
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10%
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1
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Lion Pride Email
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5%
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1
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Advising Activity
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5%
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Grade Scale: 70 – 100% = P; Below 70% = F
You are responsible for the review, vocabulary, and concepts of the exercises. In order to complete the class you will need to spend 3 to 5 hours outside class working on homework and quizzes. It is to your benefit to read each section before class. Exercises assigned each day of class are due at midnight before the next 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 time and be prepared to take the test on the assigned date. It is very important that you take your tests on 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. Only one missed test can be made up and only for a really good reason. The grade on the final test may be substituted for the lowest test grade. Everyone must take the Final Exam on time. Do not use notes of the book when you take quizzes or tests.
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
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers.
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Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
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Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate polynomial expressions.
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Identify and solve polynomial equations.
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Identify and solve linear inequalities.
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Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
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Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.
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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
MATH 0305 PLUS NCBM Tentative Weekly Schedule
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE NOTES OR THE BOOK WHEN YOU TAKE QUIZZES OR TESTS!
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Date
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Starting
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Math0305 class
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NCBM CLASS
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Week 1
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August 22 to
Aug 28
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Log into CANVAS LINK TO MLP
Lecture 1.3 Simplifying Fractions
1.3 Adding and Subtracting Fraction
Quiz Section 1.3 (first half)
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Read syllabus
Set up Lion Pride email
Prepared for Math Class (Textbook 1.1)
Notebook Assignment
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Week 2
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August 29 to
Sept 4
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Lecture
1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions, 1.3 Decimals, Fractions, & Percent
Percents, Rounding, and Estimating
**Activity: Sales Tax?
Quiz Section 1.3 (second half)
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Notebook Assignment
Attendance
**Time Management Worksheet
Note-Taking Discussion
Check your email
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Week 3
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Sept 5 to
Sept 11
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Monday 9/5 Campus closed Labor Day Lecture
1.4 Exponents & Order of Operations
1.5 Adding Real Numbers
1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers
1.7 Multiplying & Dividing Real Numbers
* numeric expressions only (to ex #5)
Activity: Calculating BMI?
Quiz Chapter 1 Review
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No Class Sept 5 Labor Day
Test-taking Discussion
TM worksheet due
Attendance
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Week 4
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Sept 12 to
Sept 18
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Test Sections 1.3 to 1.7
Lecture
1.4 Evaluation and Translating Expressions
**Using Substitution to Evaluate Algebraic
Expressions and Formulas
Quiz 1.4 (problems 47 – 93)
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Did you check your email accounts?
Learning Styles Inventory
Variables contributing to academic success
Attendance
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Week 5
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Sept 19 to
Sept 25
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Lecture
2.1 Simplify Algebraic Expressions
2.2 Addition And Multiplication of Property of Equality
2.3 Solving linear equations
Quiz Sections 2.1, 2.2, & 2.3
2.4 Intro to Problem Solving
**Additional Exercises: 2.3 & 2.4
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Checking notebooks
Check on pages tab in Canvas to see what order your notebook need to be.
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Week 6
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Sept 26 to
Oct 2
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Lecture
2.5 Formulas & Problem Solving
2.6 Percent& Mixture Problems
Quiz Sections 2.4, 2.5, & 2.6
2.7 Further Problem Solving
Activity: Zoya’s Investments?
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Advising Activity
Career exploration – see video
Email check. Do you have an email to which you need to reply?
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Week 7
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Oct 3 to
Oct 9
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Lecture
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
Quiz Chapter 2 & Section 1.4 Review
Test Chapter 2 & 1.4 (week 4 only)
**Group Activity: Investigating Averages?
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Check assignment completion.
Did you check your email accounts?
Notebook Check
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Week 8
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Oct 10 to
Oct 16
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Lecture
3.1 Reading graphs &Coordinate system
Quiz Section 3.1
3.2 Graphing lines
3.3 Intercepts
Quiz Sections 3.2 & 3.3
3.4 Slope & Rate of Change
**Activity: Income and Tax Liability?
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Check assignment completion.
Did you check your email accounts?
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Week 9
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Oct 17 to
Oct 23
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Lecture
9.4 Graphing Inequalities
Quiz Sections 3.4 & 9.4
3.5 Equations of Lines
3.6 Functions
Quiz Sections 3.5 & 3.6
4.1- 4.3 Systems of Equations
**Group Activity: So Many Choices, So Little Time?
Quiz Chapter 3 & 4 Section 9.4 Review
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Check assignment completion.
Did you check your email accounts?
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Week 10
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Oct 24 to
Oct 30
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Lecture
Test Chapter 3 & 4 & Section 9.4
5.1 Exponents
5.2 Polynomial Addition & Subtraction
Quiz Sections 5.1 & 5.2
5.3 Polynomials Multiplication
**Additional Exercises: 5.2 & 5.3
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Notebook check?
Did you check your email accounts?
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Week 11
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Oct 31 to
Nov 6
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Lecture
5.4 Special Products
Quiz Sections 5.3 & 5.4
5.5 Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing Polynomials
6.1 Greatest Common Factor
Quiz Sections 5.5, 5.6, & 6.1
**Group Activity: World Wide internet Users?
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**Last Day to Drop with a W is Nov 3***
Check assignment completion.
Advising Activity: Options for Spring Semester (if not completed earlier)
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Week 12
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Nov 7 to
Nov 13
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Lecture
6.2 Factoring Trinomials
**Additional Exercises: 6.1 & 6.2
Quiz Chapter 5 & 6
Test Chapter 5 & 6
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Have you checked your email accounts?
Notebook Check #3 (if needed)
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Week 13
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Nov 14 to
Nov 20
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Lecture
Hw Reading tables and graphs
Hw Mean, Median, Mode (Appendix F)
Hw Range & Midpoint
Hw Simple Probability
Quiz Intro to Statistics Review (Must have completed the day before the test.)
**Activity: Mean, Median, & Mode?
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Check assignment completion.
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Week 14
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Nov 21 to
Nov 27
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YES, WE WILL HAVE CLASS ON Wednesday.
Test Intro to Statistics
**Handout: Probability?
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Thanksgiving Holiday
College Closed November 23rd at 3:00pm and reopens November 28th
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Week 15
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Nov 28
Dec 4
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Retake one failed test
Quiz Review for final
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Week 16: Final week DEC 5 to 8
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Hint to pass my class: You must work on your assignments outside of class time. You will not complete the course if you only work during schedule class hours. Please plan to work 3 to 5 hours a week in homework and quizzes. It is to your benefit to read each section before the lectures.
The final 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.
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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:
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 182
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon, Tues, & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
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Wed 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Wed 12:30 – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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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
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Corinth 324
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound Suite 200
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Telephone Number:
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972.899.8401
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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Tobacco-Free Campus
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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The Whole Numbers
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Perform multi-step problems using order of operations
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Integers & Intro to Solving Equations
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Basic operations with positive and negative numbers; solving one step equations
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Fractions & Mixed Numbers
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Basic operations with fractions, as well as with mixed numbers; solve application problems involving fractional units
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Decimals & Intro to Statistics
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Calculate the mean, median, and mode for a set of data
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Ratio, Proportion, & Triangle Applications
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Set up ratios; determine if ratios are proportional; use proportions to solve problems; solve problems involving similar triangles
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Percent
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Covert between decimal, fraction, and percent; translate and solve problems involving percents, money, and simple interest
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Algebraic Expressions, Equations, Inequalities, & Applications
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Add and subtract algebraic expressions by combining like terms, translating words to algebraic expressions and equations, solving linear equations involving multiple steps, solve linear inequalities, solve application problems for an unknown amount
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Graphing & Functions
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Graphing points in the coordinate plane; finding the slope of a line; graphing lines using slope and intercept; writing equations of lines; and introduction to functions and functional notation
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Systems of Linear Equations
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Solving systems of linear equations using various methods; solve application problems for two unknown amounts
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Exponents & Polynomials
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Simplify algebraic expressions using exponent rules; multiply and divide in scientific notation; combine polynomials with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
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Factoring
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Use the Greatest Common Factor to factor expressions; recognize and use factoring patters for various types of polynomials; solve quadratic equations by factoring
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Geometry
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Solve for perimeter of rectangles and triangles involving unknown amounts
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