NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course Title:  Beginning Algebra
Course prefix, number, and section number:  MATH 0305 0340
Semester/Year of course:  Fall 2022
Semester start and end dates: 8/28/2023 – 12/16/2023

Modality:  Asynchronous (Online) 
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. The cost of this access code is included in your tuition and fees.  Instructions can be found in a separate Module within our Canvas Course. (see * Follett ACCESS for more information)

Recommended but not required: 
- Squires/Wyrick, MyLab Math for Developmental Math: Basic, Intro & Interm Algebra, 2nd Edition (3-hole punched paper notebook/workbook)
- 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 or TI – 30XS Multiview calculator is highly recommended.
- Notebook

Name of instructor: Brittany Collinwood
Office location: Remote
E-mail address: bcollinwood@nctc.edu 
Office hours for students: (see below)

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.  By appointment only. I am available most evenings from 5 pm-9 pm.

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.Links to an external site.

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 in writing.

SUMMARY OF MATH 0305 COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

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

*The final exam is a departmental comprehensive exam and must be taken by all students. 
*There are no make-up tests. 
*Homework and quizzes are due each week and are completed in MyLab&Mastering.

Late work policy: No late work is accepted.

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

Testing Policy:
For online classes, in-person proctored testing is required.  On-site testing may be done in an NCTC testing center, at test locations provided by the math division, or at another authorized testing site. Schedule an appointment with the testing centerLinks to an external site. the as soon as possible using RegisterBlast in the modules to the right. The date below is the final date the test will be open. You will have 6 days prior to the due date to complete your assessment.  If you have and issues with scheduling, please contact me directly. 

Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. It is your responsibility to drop the course if you are unable to attend regularly. For more information on attendance regulations please see the 2023-2024 NCTC Catalog.  (https://www.nctc.edu/catalog; Click on 2023-2024 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, November 6, 2023.

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 to 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

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

Name of Chair/Coordinator:  Ben Owens
Office location:  Corinth 175
Telephone number:  940.498.6209
E-mail address:  bowens@nctc.edu 

Name of Instructional Dean:  Mary Martinson
Office location:  Gainesville 1403
Telephone number:  940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail address:  mmartinson@nctc.edu