NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Integrated College Algebra
Course Prefix & Number: MATH 1314/ NCBM 0214	Section Number:   0521	Semester: Fall 2019
Semester Credit Hours: 5	Lecture Hours: 80	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 Description for NCBM 0214 (NCTC Catalog): Concepts instructed in this course are algebraic including polynomials and rational expressions, linear expressions and inequalities, exponents and radicals, absolute value equations and inequalities, factoring, and quadratic equations and graphs. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
Course Prerequisite(s): Pass Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement score, or earn satisfactory placement score on another approved assessment.
Required or Recommended Course Materials: College Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, 12th edition, Pearson, 2017 MyMathLab Access (e-text included in MML) Non-graphing Scientific Calculators (TI-30XIIS highly recommended) *** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. ***

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Barbara Wright
Campus/Office Location:	NCTC/Room 107
Office Hours:	Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
Telephone Number:	940-498-6208 (Math Department Office)
E-mail Address:	bjwright@nctc.edu  **this is the best method to use**

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
35	Homework	10%
11	Quizzes	10%
30	Attendance and Participation	10%
5	Tests	50%
1	Final Exam	20%

Grade Scale for Math 1314: 90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D    Below 60% = F

Grade Scale for NCBM 0214:   70 – 100% = P;   Below 70% = F

*No late homework or quizzes will be allowed past deadline.  Individual make-up exams will be given in rare cases with instructor approval.

*The lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.

*The lowest two homework grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.
(DO NOT USE THIS GRADE DROP OPPORTUNITY EARLY BY NOT DOING YOUR WORK!  SAVE IT FOR THE END OF THE TERM OR TO HELP YOUR GRADE!)

*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. 

*Any student who accumulates absences in excess of two weeks in the class may be dropped.

*The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.. 

 

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

Homework	Assigned every T/R	Online homework allows for multiple attempts.  Please plan your schedule to allow time to complete HW.   Use tutoring lab when needed; it is free!
Quizzes	Weekly on Thursdays; occasionally take-home	Lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.
Test #1 – Chapter 1, 2.1-2.3	September 18 in class	Students can receive partial credit on problems with wrong solutions because of technical errors if process is shown and correct.
Test #2 – Chapter 2 & 3	October 9 in class	Students can receive partial credit on problems with wrong solutions because of technical errors if process is shown and correct.
Test 3 – Chapter 4 & 5	November 4 in class	Students can receive partial credit on problems with wrong solutions because of technical errors if process is shown and correct.
Test 4 – Ch 5 & 7	November 25 in class	Students can receive partial credit on problems with wrong solutions because of technical errors if process is shown and correct.
Final Exam	December 9 at 6:30 PM in class**

*dates may be amended per instructor discretion and course pacing
**subject to verification with NCTC schedule

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES MATH 1314

	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 LEARNING OUTCOMES NCBM 0214 (review material only)

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
2.	Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
3.	Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
4.	Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
5.	Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
6.	Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
7.	Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.

 

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 any school policy. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.

At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance can result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory and college-level math courses. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

 

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)

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.

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Friday, November 1, 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 – 186 FLOWER MOUND – 111 (MSU) MON  8 AM – 5 PM MW  8:30 AM – 6:30 PM M W 9 AM – 3 PM TUES/THURS  9 AM – 4 PM T R  8:30 AM – 6:30 PM T R 9 AM – 3 PM WED 9 AM – 2 PM FRI  8:30 AM – 12 PM FRI  9 AM – 12 PM SUN 1 PM – 5 PM SAT  10 AM – 1 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).   https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html  

 

 

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf.  

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Elizabeth Howell
Office Location:	Corinth 236
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	ehowell@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Mary Martinson
Office Location:	Gainesville 1404
Telephone Number:	940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail Address:	mmartinson@nctc.edu

 

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: 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.