Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title: College Algebra

Meeting Day/Time: MTWTh 12pm-2.20pm

Meeting Location: Cor 254

Course Prefix & Number: MATH 1314

Section Number:  411

Semester: Summer I 2018

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 0

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.

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

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Scientific calculators are permitted.

TI-30X IIS is highly recommended and can be found at Target or Wal-Mart for around $13

NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS OR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Allyssa Kelley

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth 201

Office Hours:

MTWTh 11.30am-12pm

E-mail Address:

Ankelley@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

10

Quizzes

10%

30

Attendance and Participation

10%

5

Tests

60%

1

Final Exam

20%

Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F

 

There will be 4 regular exams during the semester.  The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade if you have 2 or fewer absences in the class.  No late work will be accepted.  No individual make-up exams will be given.  The final examination will be a departmental comprehensive college algebra exam and is required of all students. Any student who accumulates an excess of of absences in the class may be dropped.  The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.

 

TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE

This schedule is tentative and may 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.

Test 1: June 11, Test 2: June 18, Test 3: June 25, Test 4: July 2

Final Exam: July 5

 

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.

 

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.

 

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’s 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 the absence is documented and excused by the instructor.  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

Last day to withdraw from a Summer I course with a “W” is Thursday, June 21, 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.

 

TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY:

     

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

TBA

M T W R

M W 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

T R 9:00 am – 1:00 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/student-services/disability-services.html.

 

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


          Communication

          Mathematics                       

          Life and Physical Science

          Language, Philosophy & Culture

          Creative Arts

          American History

 

          Government/Political Science

          Social and Behavioral Sciences

          Component Area Option

 


 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)


                Critical Thinking

                Communication

                Empirical and Quantitative

 

               Teamwork

               Personal Responsibility

               Social Responsibility


COURSE TYPE

              Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course

 

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:

  1.  Zero on the assignment
  2. Failing grade for the course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Elizabeth Howell

Office Location:

Corinth 236

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: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.

 

TL;DR: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read this before emailing me with questions…most of your questions will be answered here.

  • Class Info:
    • MATH 1314 Section 411, Mon-Thurs 12pm-2.30, Room 254
  • Instructor Info:
    • Allyssa Kelley; Email: Ankelley@nctc.edu
    • Office Hours: Room 201, Mon-Thurs 11.30am-12pm
  • Calculator Info:
    • TI-30 XIIS Recommended…no graphing calculators allowed
  • Test Info:
    • 4 Tests, one every Monday (except for the first day)
    • Comprehensive Final on Thursday July 5
    • No makeup tests
    • The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade if you have 2 or fewer absences in the class.
  • Assignment Info:
    • No graded homework
    • 10 (or so) quizzes based off of suggested homework problems
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