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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Beginning Algebra MW 9:30 to 10:50
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Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0305
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Section Number: 101
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Semester: Spring 2019
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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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:
MyMathLab Access code – required
Recommended Course Materials
Elayn Martin-Gay: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Pearson, 2017, 6th ed.
Calculators are permitted. *** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. *** TI-30X IIS , or TI-30XS Multiview,
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kathryn Fritz
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville, MSS809
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Office Hours:
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MTWR: 7:30 to 9:30, R: 11:am to 1pm
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4214 Canvas emails are best to reach me.
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E-mail Address:
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kfritz@nctc.edu
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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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36
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Homework
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15%
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13
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Quizzes
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5%
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4
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Chapter Tests
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60%
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1
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Final
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20%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = F
Any late tests will have a 10% deduction on the week of scheduled tests and a 20% deduction the next week. Homework will have a 10% deduction for any part of an assignment not completed by the due date. Due dates are located in MML (WARNING: MML shuts an hour before the time shown). There is NO makeup work for missed quizzes, weekly worksheets, and notebook checks, meaning these grades will be a zero if not handed in on time.
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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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)
2. Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).
3. From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.
4. 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.
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 being placed on academic hold at North Central Texas College. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.
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. After a student receives an F/W in the same College Prep course twice, the student will receive an academic 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.
Spring 2019
NCTC
MATH 0305.101 MW 9:30 – 10:50
Tentative Weekly Schedule
Please have all homework and quiz assignments completed before each section test day.
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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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Jan 21
To
Jan 27
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Introduction; Review of Chapter 1
Real number Review
Order of Operations
Fraction Review
Exponent Review
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Read and understand syllabus and course expectations. The review of chapter one is to be completed outside of class by Monday of Week 2
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Week 2
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Jan 28
To
Feb 3
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2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
2.2 The Addition & Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.3 Solving Linear Equations
Quiz 2.1 – 2.3
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Buy the MML code before Financial Aid in the Book Store closes Jan 31. Chapter 2.1 -2.3 homework and quiz will close at 11pm on Sunday night.
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Week 3
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Feb 4
To
Feb 10
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2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.5 Formulas & Problem Solving
2.6 Percent & Mixture Problem Solving
Quiz 2.4 – 2.6
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Check your Lion Pride Email
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Week 4
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Feb 11
To
Feb 17
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2.7 Further Problem Solving
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
Quiz Review Chapter 2
TEST: Chapter 2
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Quiz chapter 2 review Complete quiz before the test.
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Week 5
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Feb 18
To
Feb 24
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5.1 Exponents
5.2 Polynomial Operations
Quiz 5.1 – 5.2
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Week 6
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Feb 25
To
March 3
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5.3 Multiplying polynomials
5.4 Special Products
Quiz 5.3 – 5.4
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Week 7
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Mar 4
to
Mar 10
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5.5 Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing polynomials (monomial only)
6.1 Greatest common factor
Quiz 5.5-5.6 & 6.1
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Spring Break
March 11-16
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Week 8
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Mar 18
To
Mar 24
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6.2 Factoring Trinomials
Quiz Review Chapter 5 & 6
TEST: Chapter 5 & 6
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Quiz review Chp 5 & 6
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Week 9
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Mar 25
To
Mar 31
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Intro to Statistics (supplemental)
Reading tables & graphs
Quiz Tables and Graphs
Appendix F – mean, median, mode
Analyzing Data – range, midpoint
Simple Probability (coin toss, cards)
Quiz Review Intro to Statistics
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Quiz review Intro to Stats
Check Lion Pride Email
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Week 10
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April 1
To
April 7
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3.1 Reading Graphs & the Coordinate plane
3.2 Graphing lines 3.3 Intercepts
3.3 Slope & Rate of Change
Quiz 3..1 – 3.3
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Week 11
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April 8
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April 14
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3.4 Slope & Rate of Change
Quiz Review Chp 3.1 – 3.4
TEST STAT & CHP 3.1-3.4
Paper test
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**Last Day to Drop with a W is April 4**
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Week 12
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April 15 to
April 21
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3.5 Equations of Lines
9.4 Graphing Inequalities
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This is a very hard test so plan to study more hours on these sections.
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Week 13
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April 22
To
April 28
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3.6 Functions
Quiz Section 3.5- 3.6 & 9.4 (part 1 test review) Reset date
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Week 14
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April 29
To
May 5
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4.1 – 4.3 Systems of equations (basic only)
Quiz Sections 4.1 – 4.3 (part 2 test review)
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This is a paper test and will be given on the second day.
Test is the second day.
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Week 15
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May 6
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May
12
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Monday:
TEST: Chapter 3.5 -3.6 & 4.1 - 4.3 & 9.4 Paper test
Wednesday:
Review for Final Exam
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Week 16
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May 13
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May 16
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Final’s Paper test
Only go to your class on the day of your final.
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**Final exam is scheduled: _Wednesday, May 15 @ 10am to 11:50_
TESTING POLICY: CLASSROOM
*All students must place your cell phone on airplane mode for the duration of the test. If a cell rings/makes noise during a test, then 10 points will be deducted from your overall grade
*All tests need to be neatly written, formulas written on each test question, students must show their work for ANY CREDIT (meaning only answers will be marked wrong even if it is a correct answer), and no ink pens are to be used while taking a test.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 4, 2019.
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GAINESVILLE –
1403 (Library)
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CORINTH –
182
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FLOWER MOUND –
2nd floor in MSU
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Mon & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mon – Thurs
8:30 am – 6:30 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 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 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/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf
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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 236
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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 Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@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.
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.