NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  Beginning Algebra

Course prefix, number, and section number:  MATH 0305 0402

Semester/Year of course:  Fall 2022

Semester start and end dates: 8/22/2022 – 12/10/2022

Modality:  Face to face

Class meeting location, days, and times: TR 11:00 – 12:20 pm, Corinth Campus, Room 326

Semester credit hours:  3 (Lecture hours: 48)

Course description:  A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.

Course prerequisites:  Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.

Required course materials:

Registration in the course gives you the access code to the online learning platform and e-book needed for MATH 0305 (MyLab Math for Developmental Math: Basic, Intro & Interm Algebra Access Code – 18- week access).  You do not need to purchase a separate access code.  Instructions can be found in a separate document on the Course Homepage. (see * Follett ACCESS for more information)

Current email address (default email address is Lion Pride)

Non-graphing scientific 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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Notebook

Optional:

Squires/Wyrick, Developmental Mathematics: Basic Math, Introductory Algebra, & Intermediate Algebra Notebook, 2^nd Edition (paper workbook)

Name of instructor: Mrs. Gossett

Office location: Corinth Campus Room 203

Telephone number: 940.498.6282 Ex 6233

E-mail address: mgossett@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Office hours for students: In Person COR Room 203 on Monday: 8:30 – 9:30 am, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Wednesday:  8:30 – 9:30 am, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Tues & Thurs: 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Online/Virtual using Canvas Webex – on Mon & Wed evenings

OR Online/Virtual Available as needed by Appointment.

STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)

Each week instructors have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. (Traditionally these times have been called “office hours”.) This is a time when a student may ask questions regarding the class, or discuss a particular problem/topic with an instructor one-on-one.  Student hours may be held in-person or online.  See below for instructions on where/when/how instructors will offer student hours in this class.

All office hours are listed above on the Corinth Campus, or virtually using Webex according to the day and time. Students are welcome to come by my office during those times listed above. Students are encouraged to send an email to verify the time, date and location, or to remind me that they are coming to my office. A brief explanation about the topic that the student is needing help with will assist the instructor to prepare for the meeting.

MATH TUTORING LAB

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance.  There are math tutors available on every campus and online.  This service is free for all students enrolled in an NCTC math class. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at https://www.nctc.edu/math-lab. 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments: 

# of Graded Elements                            Title of Graded Element                                       Percentage

Approximately 60                                                  Homework                                                              10%

              13                                                                Quizzes                                                                     15%

              4                                                                  Tests                                                                         60%

              1                                                                  Final Exam                                                          15%

Final grade scale: 

MATH 0305:  89.5– 100% = A;   79.5 – 89.4% = B; 69.5 – 79.4% = C;     Below 69.4% = F

Homework:  All homework assignments are to be completed on the computer using MyMathLab (MML). Homework is an important component in student success for this course. Homework reinforces the topics from each section. Homework assignments will have unlimited number of attempts and the highest score will be recorded in the gradebook.

Quizzes: Online quizzes are assigned using MyMathLab. Students will have three attempts for each online quiz. Some quizzes may have time limits. The highest score will be recorded. Always check due dates.

Late work policy: Homework and quizzes may be worked past the original due date with a 30% penalty up until the test for that section. There is no need to ask the instructor to modify due dates because of this policy.

Tests: Four tests will be given according to the tentative calendar (See the due dates in MML). There is only one attempt on a test and it is timed. Only NON-GRAPHING Calculators may be used on the test.

        There are NO Makeup exams.

Final Exam: The final exam is a comprehensive departmental algebra exam and required of all students. The final exam will be in person, on the NCTC Campus with an instructor. There is a time limit and only one attempt. See final exam schedule on the NCTC web page.

      There are NO makeup finals.

The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade only by students who meet the following qualifications.

• all MML Homework and Quiz assignments must be complete (with a score of at least 60%) and
• no more than four absences throughout the duration of the semester.

After the final exam there is NO more work a student can do to improve their grade.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation, and collusion.  The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academic dishonesty.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Code of Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.  

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1. Zero on the assignment
2. Failing grade for the course

Attendance Policy:

Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. For more information on attendance regulations please see the 2022-2023 NCTC Catalog.  (https://www.nctc.edu/catalog; Click on 2022-2023 CATALOG and go to page 138 to see Attendance Regulations)

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: Monday, October 31, 2022

Student Learning Outcomes:  At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex 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 absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
4. Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
5. Identify and solve absolute value and 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.

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook. To access Student Handbook go to NCTC homepage (www.nctc.edu), scroll to bottom and click “Student Handbook”.

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

 
STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

* Follett ACCESS

Follett ACCESS is a partnership between the NCTC Bookstore and Pearson Education to provide the best learning resources on the first day of class. Students can gain access to Pearson’s adaptive online platform with the latest version of the eBook at a discount. If students would like to purchase a physical copy of the textbook, they can order it through the bookstore.

Students who drop before the add/drop date will have their book fees credited back to their student account, and students who remain in the course will be charged a materials fee by the school to have continued access of the online platforms.  If you remain enrolled in the course but wish to opt-out of access to the book please email the NCTC Bookstore within the first two weeks of class with your name and student number to 1263mgr@follett.com.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS