MATH 0305,765

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title: Beginning Algebra

Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0305

Section Number:  765

Semester: Spring 2019

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 0

Course Prefix & Number: NCBM 0205

Section Number:  765

Semester: Spring 2019

Semester Credit Hours: 2

Lecture Hours: 32

Lab Hours: 0

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.

 

NCBM0205 – 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.

 

Course Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.  

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

MyMathLab  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:

Jan Moses

Campus/Office Location:

Graham/Room 1D/ Computer Lab

Office Hours:

M-W 3:30-4:00

Telephone Number:

940-521-0720

E-mail Address:

jmoses@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA MATH0305

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

Approx. 35

Class Activities/Homework

30%

5

Unit Tests (in class)

50%

1

Final Exam

20%

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

 

  1. COMPLETE HOMEWORK BEFORE TAKING CHAPTER TEST
  2. ONLY ONE ATTEMPT TO TAKE CHAPTER TESTS
  3. TESTS MUST BE TAKEN ON ASSIGNED DAY
  4. FINAL EXAM SCORE WILL REPLACE LOWEST TEST GRADE IF IT IS HIGHER
  5. ASK FOR HELP EARLY – ATTEND FREE TUTORING IF NEEDED
  6. CELL PHONES MUST BE OUT OF SITE DURING CLASS

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA NCBM0200

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

?

Attendance

60%

1

Time Management Worksheet/Activity

10%

1

Learning Styles Worksheet/Activity

10%

1

Lion Pride Email

10%

1

Advising Activity

10%

Grade Scale:   70 – 100% = P;   Below 70% = F

 

ATTENDANCE IS MAJOR PART OF THIS GRADE

MUST BE PRESENT FOR CLASS ACTIVITIES

NO TESTS WILL BE GIVEN

GRADE IS EITHER PASS OR FAIL

 

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.

 

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)

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.

 

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 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. 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.

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 4, 2019.

 

 

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 –

2nd floor in MSU

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Mon & Thurs

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mon – Thurs

8:30 am – 6:30 pm

Mon & Wed

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

Mon – Thurs

 

 

M W 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

M W R 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tues & Wed

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Tues & Thurs

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

8:30 am – 6:30 pm

 

 

T R 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

T 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

 

 

 

F 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

F 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm

 

 

 

Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 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/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf

 

 

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.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic

General Description of Subject Matter

The Whole Numbers

Perform multi-step problems using order of operations

Integers & Intro to Solving Equations

Basic operations with positive and negative numbers; solving one step equations

Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Basic operations with fractions, as well as with mixed numbers; solve application problems involving fractional units

Decimals & Intro to Statistics

Calculate the mean, median, and mode for a set of data

Ratio, Proportion, & Triangle Applications

Set up ratios; determine if ratios are proportional; use proportions to solve problems; solve problems involving similar triangles

Percent

Covert between  decimal, fraction,  and percent; translate and solve problems involving percents, money, and simple interest

Algebraic Expressions, Equations, Inequalities, & Applications

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

Graphing & Functions

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

Systems of Linear Equations

Solving systems of linear equations using various methods; solve application problems for two unknown amounts

Exponents & Polynomials

Simplify algebraic expressions using exponent rules; multiply and divide in scientific notation; combine polynomials with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Factoring

Use the Greatest Common Factor to factor expressions; recognize and use factoring patters for various types of polynomials; solve quadratic equations by factoring

Geometry

Solve for perimeter of rectangles and triangles involving unknown amounts

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