Syllabus

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

College Algebra

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH1314

Section Number: 

501

Semester/Year:

Fall 2018

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Class Time:

FM205: TR 8 – 9:20

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:

College Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, 12th edition, Pearson, 2017 or MyMathLab access code (e-text included in MML)

Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended

Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

                   

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Benjamin Owens

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus Room 320

Flower Mound Campus Room 107

Office Hours:

Flower Mound: (Rm. 107)
MW 8:00-9:30; 1:00-2:00

TR 9:30-11:00; 12:30-2:00

Or by appointment.  Please email if you would like to meet at a different time than those listed here or set up an online conference.

Online office hours:  Sun – Wed. 8:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.
I typically check emails in the evening somewhere between 8:00-10:00p.m.  If you are wanting to make an appointment for an online conference this will generally be the time when I am available!

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 x4501

E-mail Address:

bowens@nctc.edu

 

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

 

Homework (MyMathLab Quizzes)

10%

 

Quizzes (MyMathLab Quizzes)

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

 

Tentative Test Schedule

 

Test 1 – Thursday, September 13th

Test 2 – Thursday, October 4th

Test 3 – Thursday, October 25th

Test 4 – Tuesday, November 13th

Test 5 – Tuesday, December 4th

Final Exam – See NCTC Final Exam Schedule
 https://www.nctc.edu/current-students/final-exam-schedule.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The final exam is a departmental comprehensive algebra exam and must be taken by all students. The lowest regular test grade will be replaced by the final exam grade.  The final exam will not be dropped.  At the end of the semester 2 homework assignments and 2 quizzes will be dropped.  Due dates can be found in Canvas. 

 

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

Tentative Weekly Schedule  MATH 1314

Week

Date

Topic

1

August 28

Introduction;

1.1   Solving Linear Equations

1.2 Mixture, motion problems

 

 

August 30

1.2 Mixture, motion problems

1.3 Complex Numbers

2

September 4

1.4 Solving quadratic equations by factoring, square root property, completing the square, quadratic formula

 

 

September 6

1.5 Applications

1.6 Solving Rational and Radical Equations

 

3

September 11

1.6 Solving Rational and Radical Equations

Review

 

September 13

TEST #1: Chapter 1, 1.1 – 1.6

 

4

September 18

1.7 Inequalities – Linear, Compound (Quadratic, Rational OPTIONAL)

1.8 Absolute value equations and inequalities

 

 

September 20

2.1 Distance Formula
2.2 Circles

5

September 25

2.3 Functions – domain, range, function notation
2.3 Functions – domain, range, increasing, decreasing

 

September 27

2.4 Graphing lines, slope

2.5 Writing Equations of lines

6

October 2

Review

 

 

October 4

 

TEST #2: Chapters 1 & 2, 1.7 – 2.5

 

7

October 9

2.6 Parent Functions, piecewise functions
2.7 Transformations

 

October 11

2.8 Composite Functions, Difference quotient

3.1 Quadratic functions; graphing

8

October 16

3.2 Synthetic division; remainder theorem

3.3 Factor theorem

 

October 18

3.4 Polynomial graphs

 

9

October 23

Review

 

 

October 25

TEST #3: Chapter 2 & 3, 2.6 – 3.4

 

10

October 30

3.5 Rational Graphs
3.6 Variation

 

November 1

4.1 Inverse functions

4.2 Exponential Functions

 11

November 6

4.3 Logarithmic Functions

4.4 Logs with calculators, change of base rule
 

 

November 8

4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

4.6 Log applications
 Review

**Last Day to Drop with a W  is Thurs 11/8

12

November 13

TEST #4: Chapter 3 & 4, 3.5 – 4.4

 

 

November 15

5.1 Solving systems – substitution, elimination

5.5 Non-linear systems

 

13

November 20

5.2 Solving systems with matrices

5.3 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule

 

 

November 22

NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Holiday

Campuses closed Wed., Nov 21 (starting at 3 pm) until Sun Nov 25

 

14

November 27

5.7 Matrix properties, operations

7.1 Sequences
7.1 Sums, sigma notation

 

November 29

Review

15

December 4

TEST #5: Chapters 4, 5, & 7

 

 

December 6

Review for Final Exam

Final Exams Dec 8-13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Click here for final exam schedule
 https://www.nctc.edu/current-students/final-exam-schedule.html

 

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.

 

 

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 16-week course with a “W” is Thursday, November 8, 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:

NOTE: Below is the schedule from the Spring.  The Fall schedule was not yet finalized at the time I put together this syllabus.  For up to date hours go to
 https://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html

 

Spring 2018 Math Lab Hours

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 186

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Mon

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mon through Thurs

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mon & Wed

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tues, Wed, Thurs

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tues & Thurs

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

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/catalog/north-central-texas-college-student-handbook/section-i/special-accommodations-office-students-with-disabilities/osd-department-contacts.html  

 

 

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)

x         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://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html

 

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

 

Division Chair :

Dr. Elizabeth Howell

Office Location:

Corinth 236

Telephone Number:

940-498-6209

E-mail Address:

ehowell@nctc.edu

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.

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