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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: 405
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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 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.
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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. – textbook 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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Linda Fuqua
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus – MSS 823 & Corinth Campus – COR 307
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Office Hours:
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Gainesville Campus:
Mon & Wed: 12:00 – 2:00
& 5:00 – 6:00
Friday: by appointment
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Corinth Campus:
Tuesday: 12:30 – 2:00
& 3:30 – 4:30
Thursday: 12:30 – 2:00
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4221
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E-mail Address:
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lfuqua@nctc.edu (lower case Q not G)
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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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60
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Study Plan Mastery Points
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10
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4
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Tests
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17.5
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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
- All homework and Quiz Me’s are completed in MyLabsPlus and are due weekly.
- There are no makeup tests. The final exam will replace the lowest test grade.
- The final exam is comprehensive and is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Please silence cell phones and place them in your bag during class.
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 (3 hours) 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 (6 hours, 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
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Date
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Starting
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Topic
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Assignment
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Week 1
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Aug 23 & 25
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Introduction;
2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
2.2 The Addition & Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.3 Solving Linear Equations
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Read and understand syllabus and course expectations
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Week 2
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Aug 30 &
Sept 1
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2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.5 Formulas & Problem Solving
2.6 Percent & Mixture Problem Solving
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Week 3
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Sept 6 & 8
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2.7 Further Problem Solving
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
Review Chapter 2
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No Class Mon 9/5 – Labor Day
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Week 4
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Sept 13& 15
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TEST #1: Chapter 2
3.1 Reading Graphs & the Coordinate plane
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Week 5
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Sept 20 & 22
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3.2 Graphing lines
3.3 Intercepts
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Week 6
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Sept 27 & 29
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3.4 Slope & Rate of Change
9.4 Graphing Inequalities (through ex 5)
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Week 7
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Oct 4 & 6
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3.5 Equations of Lines
3.6 Functions
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Week 8
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Oct 11 & 13
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4.1 – 4.3 Systems of equations (basic only)
Review Chapter 3 & 4.1 – 4.3 & 9.4
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Week 9
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Oct 18 & 20
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TEST #2: Chapter 3 & 4.1 - 4.3 & 9.4
5.1 Exponents
5.2 Polynomial Operations
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Week 10
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Oct 25 & 27
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5.3 Multiplying polynomials
5.4 Special Products
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Week 11
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Nov 1 & 3
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5.5 Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing polynomials (monomial only)
6.1 Greatest common factor
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**Last Day to Drop with a W is Thurs 11/3**
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Week 12
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Nov 8 & 10
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6.2 Factoring Trinomials
Review Chapter 5 & 6.1 – 6.2
TEST # 3: Chapter 5 & 6.1 – 6.2
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Week 13
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Nov 15 & 17
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Intro to Statistics (supplemental)
Reading tables & graphs
Appendix F – mean, median, mode
Analyzing Data – range, midpoint
Simple Probability (coin toss, cards)
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Week 14
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Nov 22
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Review Intro to Statistics
Test #4: Intro to Statistics
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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 29 &
Dec 1
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Review for Final Exam
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Final Exams December 5 – 8
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LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 3, 2016.
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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.