Syllabus

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

College Algebra

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH1314

Section Number: 

580

Semester/Year:

Fall 2018

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:

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:

Cary Crawford

Campus/Office Location:

Flower Mound/Room 107 (Faculty Office 1st floor)

Office Hours:

MW 8:30-11, 2-3:30

Telephone Number:

 

E-mail Address:

ccrawford@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

6

Quizzes

15

38

Homeworks

10

3

Exams

60

1

Final

15

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

 

MyMathlab

MyMathlab is an online homework and course management system.  The link is available on our Canvas course page.  You can purchase an access code in bookstore or buy online using paypal or credit card. You will need to register for this right away.  If you are waiting for funding, there is a Free temporary access.

 

Homework

Homework is submitted using mymathlab.  Each homework question may be attempted 5 times.  Each homework assignment is due at 11:59 pm on the due date.  Students can work on the homework after the due date for 20% off.

Quizzes

 

Quizzes will also be submitted using mymathlab.  Each entire quiz can be taken 3 times.  Your best score will be counted.  Late quizzes are not accepted.

 Tests

There are four regular exams and a cumulative final.  All tests will be taken during the class period and will be paper and pencil tests.  The test questions will be short answer.  One make-up exam will be allowed if I am notified ahead of time

 

Final Exam

 

The final exam is cumulative and required by all students.  If your grade on the final is higher than your lowest test score, the final can be used to replace that score. 

 

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

Due Dates College Algebra Fall Flex 2018

 
   

Assignment

Due Date

1.1 Solving Linear Equations

Oct 26

1.2 Mixture and Motion Problems

Oct 26

1.3 Complex Numbers

Oct 26

1.4 Quadratic Equations

Oct 28

1.5 Quadratic Applications

Oct 28

1.6 Rational and Radical Equations

Oct 28

Quiz #1 (1.1-1.6)

Oct 29

1.7 Inequalities

Oct 31

1.8 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

Oct 31

2.1 Distance Formula

Oct 31

2.2 Circles

Nov 2

2.3 Functions

Nov 3

Quiz #2 (1.7-2.3)

Nov 4

Test 1: 1.1-2.3

Nov 5

2.4 Slope And Graphing

Nov 7

2.5 Writing Equations of Lines

Nov 7

2.6 Parent Functions and Piecewise Functions

Nov 8

2.7 Transformations

Nov 8

2.8 Composite Functions and Difference Quotient

Nov 8

Quiz #3 (2.4-2.8)

Nov 11

Graph Shifting - OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS

Nov 12

3.1 Quadratic Functions and Graphing

Nov 14

3.2 Synthetic Division; Remainder Theorem

Nov 14

3.3 Factor Theorem

Nov 14

3.4 Polynomial Graphs

Nov 16

3.5 Rational Graphs

Nov 16

Quiz #4 (3.1-3.5)

Nov 18

Polynomial Graphing - OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS

Nov 19

Rational Graphing – OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS

Nov 19

Test 2: 2.4-3.5

Nov 19

3.6 Variation

Nov 21

4.1 Inverse Functions

Nov 21

4.2 Exponential Functions

Nov 23

4.3 Logarithmic Functions

Nov 23

4.4 Logs with Calculators; Change of Base Rule

Nov 23

Quiz #5 (3.6-4.4)

Nov 25

Exponential Graphing – OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS

Nov 26

4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Nov 28

4.6 Log Applications

Nov 28

5.1 Solving Systems – Substitution and Elimination

Nov 28

5.5 Non – Linear Systems

Nov 30

5.2 Solving Systems with Matrices

Nov 30

5.3 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule

Nov 30

Quiz #6 (4.6-5.3)

Dec 2

Test 3: 4.1-5.1,5.2,5.3,5.5

Dec 5

5.7 Matrix Properties, Operations

Dec 5

7.1 Sequences, Sums, Sigma Notation

Dec 5

Final (Comprehensive)

Dec 12

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 2nd 8-week course with a “W” is Wednesday, November 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 – 186

FLOWER MOUND – at MSU

Monday - 12 PM-6 PM

MW - 8 AM-6 PM

Mon, Wed, Thur

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday - 9 AM-6 PM

TR - 9 AM-7 PM

Tues

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday - 1 PM-5 PM

Friday- 9 AM-12 PM

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Sat- 10 AM-1 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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