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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: College Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number: Math1314
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Section Number: 407
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for College Algebra; or equivalent
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Thinkwell College Algebra access
A scientific calculator---the TI30X IIS is recommended. Graphing calculators are not allowed.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jill Yoder
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room # 232
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282, Ext. 6269
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E-mail Address:
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jyoder@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
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33
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Online Quizzes (Homework)
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15%
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4
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Exams
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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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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, which include domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses.
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Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.
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Apply graphing techniques
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Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.
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Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is expected, but not part of a student’s grade. If a test is missed, the student must contact the instructor on or before that day.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Quizzes will be due on Thursdays by 11:59pm. Quizzes are taken online in Canvas through the Thinkwell system.
Tentative Exam Dates:
Exam #1: Thursday, September 15
Exam #2: Thursday, October 6
Exam #3: Thursday, October 27
Exam #4: Thursday, November 17
Final Exam: Thursday, December 8, 9:30am – 11:20am
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 14, 2016
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 940-668-4209.
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
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
x Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
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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Keith Bailey
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Office Location:
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Cor335
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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kbailey@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 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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