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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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College Algebra
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH1314
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Section Number:
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501
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Class Time:
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FM205: TR 8 – 9:20
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for College Algebra; or equivalent
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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.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Benjamin Owens
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus Room 320
Flower Mound Campus Room 107
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Office Hours:
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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!
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 x4501
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E-mail Address:
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bowens@nctc.edu
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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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, including 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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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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Homework (MyMathLab Quizzes)
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10%
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Quizzes (MyMathLab Quizzes)
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10%
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5
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Tests
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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: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
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
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Week
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Date
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Topic
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1
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August 28
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Introduction;
1.1 Solving Linear Equations
1.2 Mixture, motion problems
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August 30
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1.2 Mixture, motion problems
1.3 Complex Numbers
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2
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September 4
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1.4 Solving quadratic equations by factoring, square root property, completing the square, quadratic formula
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September 6
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1.5 Applications
1.6 Solving Rational and Radical Equations
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3
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September 11
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1.6 Solving Rational and Radical Equations
Review
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September 13
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TEST #1: Chapter 1, 1.1 – 1.6
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4
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September 18
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1.7 Inequalities – Linear, Compound (Quadratic, Rational OPTIONAL)
1.8 Absolute value equations and inequalities
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September 20
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2.1 Distance Formula
2.2 Circles
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5
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September 25
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2.3 Functions – domain, range, function notation
2.3 Functions – domain, range, increasing, decreasing
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September 27
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2.4 Graphing lines, slope
2.5 Writing Equations of lines
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October 2
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Review
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October 4
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TEST #2: Chapters 1 & 2, 1.7 – 2.5
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October 9
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2.6 Parent Functions, piecewise functions
2.7 Transformations
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October 11
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2.8 Composite Functions, Difference quotient
3.1 Quadratic functions; graphing
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October 16
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3.2 Synthetic division; remainder theorem
3.3 Factor theorem
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October 18
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3.4 Polynomial graphs
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9
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October 23
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Review
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October 25
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TEST #3: Chapter 2 & 3, 2.6 – 3.4
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10
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October 30
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3.5 Rational Graphs
3.6 Variation
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November 1
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4.1 Inverse functions
4.2 Exponential Functions
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November 6
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4.3 Logarithmic Functions
4.4 Logs with calculators, change of base rule
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November 8
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4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
4.6 Log applications
Review
**Last Day to Drop with a W is Thurs 11/8
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November 13
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TEST #4: Chapter 3 & 4, 3.5 – 4.4
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November 15
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5.1 Solving systems – substitution, elimination
5.5 Non-linear systems
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November 20
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5.2 Solving systems with matrices
5.3 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule
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November 22
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NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Holiday
Campuses closed Wed., Nov 21 (starting at 3 pm) until Sun Nov 25
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14
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November 27
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5.7 Matrix properties, operations
7.1 Sequences
7.1 Sums, sigma notation
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November 29
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Review
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15
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December 4
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TEST #5: Chapters 4, 5, & 7
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December 6
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Review for Final Exam
Final Exams Dec 8-13
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**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.
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 from a 16-week course with a “W” is Thursday, November 8, 2018.
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 186
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues, Wed, Thurs
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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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
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
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.
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:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
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Division Chair :
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Dr. Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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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
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Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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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.