NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Intermediate Algebra                MTWR at 12pm to 2:20               Room: COR 326
Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0310	Section Number:  420	Semester: Summer II - 2017
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: 0
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.
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.
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Required Course Material: MyLabsPlus  Access code,  headphones or ear buds (for MLP online lectures) Notebook to keep lecture notes.   Recommended Course Material: Elayn Martin-Gay: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Pearson, 2017, 6th ed (YOU only need the code!) 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:	Kathryn Fritz
Campus/Office Location:	TBA
Office Hours:	TBA
Telephone Number:	Use Remind or send an email
E-mail Address:	kfritz@nctc.edu It is better to send emails in Canvas.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
	Homework assignments in MLP	10%
	Quizzes in MLP	10%
	Chapter tests in MLP	60%
	Final	20%

Grade Scale:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;     Below  70% = F. NOTE: College Prep course does not give grades of D. If you make below 70% you will fail this course.

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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.

 

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 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 will be sent to the students’ current NCTC student e-mail address (Lion Pride email) when the student accrues 2 class days absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mail (Lion Pride email) is no excuse for not complying with the Attendance Policy. It is the student's responsibility to maintain correct and current e-mail (Lion Pride email) and local and permanent addresses with the college.

After a student has been absent from class 4 class days (not necessarily consecutive days), the student may be dropped.

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.

 

CLASS RULES

1. Turn off all electronic devices prior to entering class.
2. Keep your cell phones and other electronic devices in your backpack/purse out of sight. You will be counted absent for the day and asked to leave class if you use your cell during class time.
3. Being on unapproved websites as in Facebook or homework for another class, you will be asked to leave class and will be counted as absent for the day.
4. The use of profanity is prohibited in the classroom. I will ask you to leave the classroom and count you absent for the day.
5. Administrative policy prohibits food or drink in classrooms.
6. Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
7. Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
8. Ask questions, get involved, and do your assignments daily. Ask for help early.
9. Notice to Students: You will not pass this class if you only work during class time. Please scheduled  at least three to five hours per day outside of class to complete homework, quizzes and pre-tests.
10. While taking each quiz and test, you are NOT to use any notes or information from the book.
11. The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students.
12. Please do not embarrass your fellow classmates by wearing sagging pants. You will be asked to leave the classroom and meet with the Dean of Students before you come back to class.
13. This is a working syllabus and is subject to change.

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

NCTC                                     Math0310.420 ~ Summer II

Tentative Weekly Schedule for Summer 2017

Week	Days	Topic	Assignments
Week 1	July 10-13	Introduction, Syllabus, Calendar, & TSI 6.1 Greatest Common Factor & Grouping Factor 6.2 Factoring Trinomials x2 +bx +c Quiz 6.1 – 6.2 6.3 Factoring Trinomials ax2 +bx+c and Perfect Square Trinomials 6.4 Factoring by Grouping 6.5 Factoring Binomials Quiz 6.3 – 6.5 6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Pg. 414 Integrated Review: choosing a Factoring Strategy 6.7 Quadratic Equations & Problem Solving Quiz Chapter 6 Review Did you sign up for Remind?	TSI form, Syllabus and course expectations. It is the student’s responsibility to check  email each week in Lion Pride and Canvas.  Recall MyLabsPlus emails go to your Lion Pride account. Complete all quizzes and homework for chapter 6 by July 17 at 11pm.
Week 2	July 17-20	Test Chapter 6 7.1 Rational Functions & Simplifying Rational Expressions Quiz 7.1 7.2 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions 7.3 Add/Subtract Rational Expressions with Common Denominators & LCD 7.4 Add/Subtract Rational Expressions with unlike Denominators Quiz 7.2 - 7.4 7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions Pg. 485 Integrated Review Summary on Rational Expressions 7.6 Proportions & Problem Solving with Rational Expressions *7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions Quiz Review Chapter 7	The class starts at noon, the Chapter 6 test will start at 12:30. Please come to class on time and turn in Chapter Review before test starts.  Homework and quizzes for  Chapter 7 due by July 24 at 11pm.   DID you check your two email accounts?
Week 3	July 24-27	Chapter 7 Test 10.1 Radicals & Radical Functions 10.2 Rational Exponents 10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions – Objectives 1, 2, & 3 ONLY (Examples 1-5) Quiz 10.1 – 10.3 10.4 Add/Subtract/Multiply Radical Expressions (continued on next page) 10.5 Rationalizing Denominators & Numerators of Radical Expressions Quiz 10.4-10.5 Pg. 632 Integrated Review- Radicals & Rational Exponents 10.6 Radical Equations & Problem Solving 10.7 Complex Numbers Quiz Review Chapter 10	The class starts at noon, the Chapter 7 test will start at 12:30. Please turn in your Chapters Review before the test starts for credit.  All homework and quizzes for Stats and chapter 10 by July 31 by 11pm.   DID you check your two email accounts?
Week 4	July 31-Aug 3	Chapter 10 Test 11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square ( and Square Root Property) Quiz 11.1 11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula 11.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods: Examples 1, 2, 3, 6, & 7 Quiz 11.2 – 11.3 11.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions Quiz Review Chapter 11	Class starts at noon, the Test for Stats and Chapter 10 will start at 12:30. Please turn in the Chapters Review before the tests starts. Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Wednesday, August 2, 2017.
Week 5	Aug 7-10	Chapter 11 Test 2.8 Linear Inequalities 9.1 Compound Inequalities 9.2 Absolute Value Equations 9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities Review for Final Final Exam   Class starts at noon, the Test for chapter 11. Final Thursday, August 10. Test starts at noon.	Please turn in the Chapter Review before the start of the test for the chapter test. Homework and quizzes due by Wednesday,  August 9

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

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/StudentServices/SupportServices/Tutoring.aspx.   TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY: GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library) FLOWER MOUND - 111 TBA TBA CORINTH – 182 Mon through Thurs   9:00 am – 5:00 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/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/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Elizabeth Howell
Office Location:	Corinth 324
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: Current law prohibits the open carry of firearms on college campuses including all property such as parking lots.  For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/Police/gun-laws-campus-carry