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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Integrated Intermediate/College Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number: MATH 0310/1314
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Section Number: 520
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Semester: 161s
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Semester Credit Hours: 6
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Lecture Hours: 96
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description for Math 0310 (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 Description for Math 1314 (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 conic may be included.
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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:
MyMathLab Access - required
Non-graphing Scientific Calculators (TI-30XIIS highly recommended)
*** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. ***
3-Ring binder for class handouts
Optional: Textbook - Lial, Hornsby, & Schneider, College Algebra, Pearson Addison Wesley, 11th ed.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Elizabeth Howell
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Campus/Office Location:
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MWF Flower Mound Rm 107
TTh Corinth Rm 320
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Office Hours:
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Mon 11:00 am – 1:00 pm; 3:30 – 4:30 pm (Flower Mound)
Tues 9:00 – 12:00 pm (Corinth)
Wed 11:00 am – 1:00 pm; 3:30 – 4:30 pm (Flower Mound)
Thurs 9:00 – 10:00 am; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Corinth)
Fri 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Flower Mound)
*other hours by appointment
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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 (*best way to reach me!)
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Elizabeth Howell/Keith Bailey
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Office Location:
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Corinth 324/ Corinth 331
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6209/940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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ehowell@nctc.edu/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 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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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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Approx. 35
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Homework on MyMathLab
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10%
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12-14
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Weekly Quizzes (in class)
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10%
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5
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Unit Tests (in class)
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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 for Math 0310: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; Below 70% = F
Grade Scale for Math 1314: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D Below 60% = F
*Homework will be assigned and completed online through MyMathLab.
*Quizzes will be based on homework problems and will typically be completed at the start of class, so please on time. No makeup tests or quizzes will be given after a test or quiz has been taken and returned.
*The final exam is a comprehensive college algebra exam and must be taken by all students. The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.
*Students who do not complete the course with at least a 70% may be required take a comprehensive intermediate algebra exam to determine their grade in Math 0310.
*The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.
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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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Math 1314
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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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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 can be a problem, three tardies can be considered one absence. Coming in late disrupts the class. Please be on time!
TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE
This schedule is tentative and will most likely change as the semester progresses. It is provided so that you have a general idea of the order and speed with which we will be covering the material.
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
Tobacco-Free Campus
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.