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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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1
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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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:
Pearson College Algebra (12th edition) by Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, and Daniels (ISBN: 0134282876)
*Provided by Steele AHS
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Tom Horn
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Campus/Office Location:
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Steele HS 308B
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Telephone Number:
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817-698-5807
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E-mail Address:
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thorn@nisdtx.org
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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7:40 – 8:20 am
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7:40 – 8:20 am
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7:40 – 8:20 am
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7:40 – 8:20 am
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7:40 – 8:20 am
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2:20 – 3:50 pm
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10:04 – 11:34 am
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2:20 – 3:50 pm
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10:04 – 11:34 am
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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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5
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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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3
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Unit Exams (including final*)
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100 points each 300 points total,
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3-6
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Quizzes
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30 points each
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3
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Homework**
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30 points each, 90 points total
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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 final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.
**Homework is a completion grade. Student will be given a grade based on the percentage of homework assignments given for that unit prior to the test.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Dates
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Topics
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Readings and Assignments
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8/19–23
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Polynomial Operations
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R.3
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8/26–30
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Factoring, rational expressions
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R.4, R.5
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9/2-6
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Rational exponents, simplifying radicals, solving equations
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R.6, R.7, 1.1
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9/9-13
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Applications of linear equations, complex numbers, quadratics
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4
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9/16-20
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Applications of quadratics, inequalities
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1.5, 1.6, 1.7
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9/23-27
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Absolute value, coordinate geometry
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1.8, Exam 1, 2.1
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9/30-10/4
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Circles, Functions, Linear functions
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2.2, 2.3, 2.4
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10/7-11
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Linear models, other functions, graphing
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2.5, 2.6, 2.7
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10/14-18
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Function operations, Quadratic functions, synthetic division
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2.8, 3.1, 3.2
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10/21-25
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Zeros of polynomials, Graphs and applications of polynomial functions, Rational functions,
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3.3, 3.4, 3.5
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10/28 – 11/1
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Direct and inverse variation
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3.6, Exam 2
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11/4-8
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Inverse functions, Exponential functions, logarithmic functions
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4.1, 4.2, 4.3
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11/11-15
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Logarithms, exponential growth and decay
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4.4, 4.5, 4.6
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11/18-22
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Continue practicing with logarithms
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11/25 – 11/7
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Linear systems, determinants
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5.3
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12/2-6
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Nonlinear systems, matrix operations
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5.5, 5.7, Review
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12/9-14
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Final Exam
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*Dates are subject to change*
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 course with a “W” is Friday, November 1, 2019.
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Corinth Math Lab – 186
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All other campuses
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Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
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Check the Math Lab/tutoring hours
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Friday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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on the website listed above.
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Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 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/student-services/disability-services.html.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
□ Communication
⌧ Mathematics
□ Life and Physical Science
□ Language, Philosophy & Culture
□ Creative Arts
□ American History
□ Government/Political Science
□ Social and Behavioral Sciences
□ Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
⌧ Critical Thinking
⌧ Communication
⌧ Empirical and Quantitative
□ Teamwork
□ Personal Responsibility
□ Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
□ Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
⌧ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
□ WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf.
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:
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Zero on the assignment
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Failing grade for the course
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
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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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Mary Martinson
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1404
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.7731 ext. 4377
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E-mail Address:
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mmartinson@nctc.edu
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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.