College Algebra (Math1314.405)

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: College Algebra

Course Prefix & Number:  Math1314

Section Number:  405

Semester:  Spring 2017

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours:

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.

                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for College Algebra; or equivalent

Required or Recommended Course Materials: Thinkwell College Algebra access.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Ronald Bautch

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth - Campus Room #202

Telephone Number:

940/498-6242

E-mail Address:

rbautch@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Points

33

Quizzes

100

5

Semester Tests

500

1

Final Exam

100

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

 

1

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, which include domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses.

2

Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.

3

Apply graphing techniques

4

Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.

5

Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Students are responsible for keeping up with what occurs in class when they are absent.  Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence.  See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

MWF Exam Schedule   12:00 - 12:50

Exam #1   February 01, 2017

Exam #2   February 22, 2017

Exam #3   March 22, 2017

Exam #4   April 12, 2017

Exam #5   May 03, 2017

Final Exam  May 10, 2017  (Wednesday)

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6th 2017.

 

 

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

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Keith Bailey

Office Location:

Cor335

Telephone Number:

940-498-6413

E-mail Address:

kbailey@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Alford

Office Location:

Flower Mound 200C

Telephone Number:

972-899-8414

E-mail Address:

salford@nctc.edu