Syllabus

MATH 0305 412 - BEGINNING ALGEBRA-INTEGRATED

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Integrated Beginning Algebra/Elementary Statistical Methods
Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0305/1342	Section Number: 412	Semester: Spring 2018
Semester Credit Hours: 6	Lecture Hours: 96	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description for MATH 0305 (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 Description for MATH 1342 (NCTC Catalog): Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.
Course Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.
Recommended Course Materials: Fundamentals of Statistics Informed Decisions using Data, 4th Edition, Michael Sullivan TI-30X IIS or TI 83-84 calculator is required Computer Access with Microsoft Excel

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
10	Quizzes	20%
4	Excel Assignments	10%
4	Unit Tests	60%
1	Final Exam	10%

Grade Scale for MATH 0305: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = F

Grade Scale for MATH 1342: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60-69% = D; Below 60% = F

The final exam is comprehensive and must be taken by all students. The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest test grade.

HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND TESTS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All homework and quizzes are completed online in MyStatLab. You will need an access code that can be purchased in the bookstore or online after you log into MyStatLab. Read the announcements in Canvas for all instructions.

MyStatLab tech support phone 888-883-1299 or online http://247support.custhelp.com for live chat.

Quizzes:

You have 5 attempts on each quiz. Make sure you check the due dates and allow yourself plenty of time to finish them. I will drop the lowest quiz grade at the end of the semester.

Chapter Reviews:

You have unlimited chances to do the homework and take the chapter reviews. Homework is used to reinforce the material on the quizzes. You will repeat the cycle of homework, quizzes and test for each chapter. Only the highest score will be counted. You should attempt the homework, quizzes and chapter reviews multiple times in order to be prepared for the unit test. Do not ask me to extend the due date. Check CANVAS and MyStatLab for deadlines. While taking each test review, try NOT to use any notes, information from the book, another person or websites.

Tests:

Four unit tests are scheduled during the semester and a comprehensive final exam. Make sure to follow the deadline dates listed on the calendar. The tests will be given in class. You will have only one attempt. You will be allowed to use a calculator on the tests. You can use a notecard for notes (you will turn it in with the test). You cannot use the e-book or any other resources while taking the test. (that includes people) No make-up exams will be given, but the final exam will replace your lowest test grade, if you have missed only 1 week worth of assignments.

Final Exam:

The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students. The final exam will be given in class with a time limit of 2 hours (one attempt). The final exam may be used to replace your lowest regular exam grade.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MATH 0305

	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.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MATH 1342

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions.
2.	Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data.
3.	Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinatorics.
4.	Explain the role of probability in statistics.
5.	Examine, analyze and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables.
6.	Describe and compute confidence intervals.
7.	Solve linear regression and correlation problems.
8.	Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.

STUDENT EMAIL

All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open.
1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)

Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).
From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.
You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.

**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.

For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with the College Prep Attendance Policy or any other school policies. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.

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 and the college-level math courses and possibly being placed on academic hold at 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. Faculty teaching College Preparatory courses will notify students of absences on a regular basis and one courtesy warning e-mail notification will be sent to the students’ current NCTC student e-mail address (Lion Pride email and/or Canvas email) when the student accrues 1 week absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. Please check your NCTC student email (Lion Pride) frequently to ensure that you are receiving notifications from the college and from your instructors. Some faculty may send notifications in Canvas as well. 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. A student dropped from the College Prep math course will als be dropped from the co-requisite credit math course. After a student receives an F/W in the same College Prep course twice, the student will receive a hold so that the student is blocked from enrolling in any other course except the required College Prep courses in the subsequent semester. This hold will be enforced even in summer.

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 may 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

See Canvas

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 5, 2018.

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/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.

TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY:

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)	CORINTH – 182	FLOWER MOUND - 111
Mon & Thurs 9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Mon through Thurs 9:00 am – 6:00 pm	Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tues & Wed 9:00 am – 5:00 pm	Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm	Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 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 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/student-services/disability-services.html.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html.

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Elizabeth Howell
Office Location:	Corinth 236
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	ehowell@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	Gainesville 1306
Telephone Number:	940.668.3351
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS

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

Campus Carry: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.

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