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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Intermediate Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0310
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Section Number: 403
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Semester: 152s
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Concepts instructed in this course are algebraic including polynomials and rational expressions, linear expressions and inequalities, exponents and radicals, absolute value equations and inequalities, factoring, and quadratic equations and graphs.
This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Pass Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement score, or earn satisfactory placement score on another approved assessment.
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
MyLabsPlus 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.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Judy Keller
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Campus/Office Location:
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COR320
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Office Hours:
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Mon. & Wed. 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tues. & Thurs. 9:30am - 11:00am
- 10:00am – 11:00 am
Other times by appt.
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6425
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E-mail Address:
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jkeller@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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5
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Practice Tests (MLP)
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20
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4
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Tests
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60
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1
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Final Exam
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20
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = 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. NO MAKE UP Tests will be allowed.
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 and complex 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 absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
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Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
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Identify and solve absolute value and 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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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 from 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. The Department of College Preparatory Studies will notify students of absences reported by instructors and one courtesy warning e-mail notification (Lion Pride email) will be sent to the students’ current NCTC student e-mail address (Lion Pride) when the student accrues 1 week absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. 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. If the student is dropped from the only College Prep class in which he/she is enrolled and is TSI liable, the student may be DROPPED from all remaining courses for that semester.
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 will 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
MATH 0310
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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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August 22
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Introduction, Syllabus, Calendar, & TSI forms
6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials
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Sign TSI forms
Read and understand syllabus and course expectations
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Week 2
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August 29
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6.3 Factoring Trinomials and Perfect Square Trinomials
6.4 Factoring Trinomials by Grouping
6.5 Factoring Binomials
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Week 3
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September 5
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6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Pg 414 Integrated Review: Choosing a Factoring Strategy
6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
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No Class Mon 9/5 – Labor Day
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Week 4
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September 12
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Review Chapter 6
TEST #1: Chapter 6
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions
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Test #1 in Class
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Week 5
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September 19
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7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.3 Add/Subtract Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and LCD
7.4 Add/Subtract Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
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Week 6
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September 26
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7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Equations
Pg 485 Integrated Review: Summary on Rational Expressions
7.6 Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Expressions
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Week 7
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October 3
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*7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions – OPTIONAL
Review Chapter 7
TEST #2: Chapter 7
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Test #2 in Class
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Week 8
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October 10
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10.1 Radicals and Rational Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions – Objectives 1, 2, & 3 ONLY (Examples 1 – 5)
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Week 9
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October 17
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10.4 Add/Subtract/Multiply Radical Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions
Pg 632 Integrated Review – Radicals and Rational Exponents
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Week 10
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October 24
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10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
10.7 Complex Numbers
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Week 11
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October 31
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Review Chapter 10
TEST #3: Chapter 8
11.1 Solving Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square (and the Square Root Property)
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**Last Day to Drop with a W is Thurs 11/3**
Test #3 in Class
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Week 12
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November 7
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11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
11.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods: Examples 1, 2, 3, 6, & 7
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Week 13
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November 14
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11.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
2.8 Linear Inequalities (REVIEW ONLY)
9.1 Compound Inequalities
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Week 14
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November 21
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9.2 Absolute Value Equations
9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities
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Thanksgiving Holiday
College Closed November 23th at 3:00pm and reopens November 28st
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Week 15
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November 28
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Review Chapters 11, 2.8, & 9
TEST # 4: Chapter 9
Review for Final Exam
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Test #4 in Class
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Week 16
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December 5
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FINAL EXAM WEEK
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CHECK FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
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LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 3, 2016.
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 182
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon, Tues, & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
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Wed 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Wed 12:30 – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 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 on record as being 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/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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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 324
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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 Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound Suite 200
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Telephone Number:
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972.899.8401
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E-mail Address:
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salford@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.