NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:		College Algebra
Course Prefix & Number:			MATH 1314	Section Number:	502	Semester/Year:	Spring 2019 MW 11-12:20
Semester Credit Hours:			3	Lecture Hours:	48	Room #:	FM 206
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 -- 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:	Ben Owens
Campus/Office Location:	Flower Mound 107
Office Hours:	Monday: 9:30-11:00 ; 12:30-2:00 Tuesday: 8-8:30 ; 12:30-2:00 Wednesday: 9:30-11:00; 12:30-2:00 Thursday: 8-8:30; 12:30-2:00 Fridays: by appointment only
Telephone Number:	940-498-6295
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
34	Homework (MyMathLab)	10%
10	Quizzes (MyMathLab)	10%
4	Tests	60%
1	Final Exam	20%

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

 

Late work policy:

For Homework Assignments in MyMathLab each problem may be attempted an unlimited amount of times.  For problems submitted after the due date a 30% late penalty will be given. 

For Quizzes in MyMathLab all problems must be attempted together and submitted at once.  There are three total attempts for the quizzes.  If a quiz is completed after the due date a 30% late penalty will be given.

 

If a student misses a test or the final exam they must contact the professor as soon as possible to make arrangements for taking the test.  If a test is not taken by the time the professor returns the graded tests to the class, the student will receive a 0 for that test (which may be replaced by grade on final exam—see below).

 

*The final exam is a departmental comprehensive algebra exam and must be taken by all students. The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.  Note: The Final Exam is not dropped!  It will count 20% of the final grade no matter what!  The grade on the final will replace a previous test grade if beneficial for the student.

 

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

Tentative Weekly Schedule  MATH 1314

Week	Topic
1	MLK Holiday
	Introduction 1.1 Solving Linear Equations 1.2 Mixture, Motion problems
2	1.3 Complex Numbers 1.4 Solving Quadratic Equations
	1.4 Solving Quadratic Equations 1.5 Quadratic Applications
3	1.6 Solving Rational and Radical Equations
	1.7 Inequalities 1.8 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
4	Review for Test 1
	TEST #1: Chapter 1 February 13th
5	2.1 Distance Formula 2.2 Circles
	2.3 Functions 2.4 Graphing Lines; Slope 2.5 Writing Equations of lines
6	2.6 Parent Functions, piecewise functions 2.7 Transformations
	2.8 Composite Functions, Difference quotient
7	Review for Test 2
	TEST #2: Chapter 2 – March 6th
	Spring Break – March 11-16
8	3.1 Quadratic functions; graphing 3.2 Synthetic division; remainder theorem
	3.3 Factor theorem 3.4 Polynomial graphs
9	3.5 Rational Graphs 3.6 Variation
	4.1 Inverse functions 4.2 Exponential Functions
10	Review
	TEST #3: Chapter 3, 4.1, 4.2 – April 3rd **Last Day to Drop with a W is Thurs 4/4
11	4.3 Logarithmic Functions 4.4 Logs with calculators, change of base rule
	4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 4.6 Log applications
12	5.1 Solving systems of equations 5.2 Solving systems with matrices
	5.3 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule 5.5 Non-linear systems
13	5.7 Matrix properties, operations
	Review
14	TEST #4: Chapter 4, 5 – April 29th
	7.1 Sequences and Series
15	Review for Final Exam
	Review for Final Exam Final Exam – Monday May 13th 11:00 – 12:50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**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, April 4, 2019.

 

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 – 2nd floor in MSU Mon & Thurs 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Thurs 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tues & Wed 9:00 am – 5:00 pm   Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.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

 

x         Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x          Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

STUDENT HANDBOOK

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS