NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	College Algebra
Course Prefix & Number:		1314	Section Number:	320	Semester/Year:	SII17
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:	Rayce Cooley
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	rcooley@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including 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.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
30	Quiz	20%
1	Midterm	40%
1	Final	40%

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

2.1, 2.2, 2.3a, 2.3b, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2	Monday, 7/17/16	Quiz
3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2	Monday, 7/24/16	Quiz
MIDTERM (Sections 2.1-4.2)	Tuesday, July 25	Midterm
4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 6.1, 6.1b	Monday, 7/31/16	Quiz
6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2	Monday, 8/07/16	Quiz
7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1	Thursday, 8/10/16	Quiz
FINAL EXAM   (Sections 4.3-9.1)	Thursday, August 10	Final

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.  Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

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

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________

 

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 (For classes in the Core)

 

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 and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair :	Elizabeth Howell
Office Location:	Suite 320, Office 324
Telephone Number:	940-498-6209
E-mail Address:	ehowell@nctc.edu
Name of Interim Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	Gainesville – Room 1306B
Telephone Number:	940-668-3351
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu