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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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311
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2020
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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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Lab Hours:
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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 Course Materials: MyMathLab access code (e-text included in MML)
Optional text: College Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, 12th edition, Pearson, 2017
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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Cary Crawford
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound/Room 107 (Faculty Office 1st floor)
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Office Hours:
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MW 8:30-11
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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ccrawford@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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10
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Quizzes/Graphing Assignments
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15
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34
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Homeworks
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10
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3
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Exams
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~60
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1
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Final
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~15
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
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Due Dates College Algebra Spring 2020
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Assignment
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Due Date
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1.1 Solving Linear Equations
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Jan 23
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1.2 Mixture and Motion Problems
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Jan 23
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1.3 Complex Numbers
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Jan 26
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1.4 Quadratic Equations
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Jan 28
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1.5 Quadratic Applications
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Jan 30
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1.6 Rational and Radical Equations
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Feb 2
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Quiz #1 (1.1-1.6)
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Feb 4
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1.7 Inequalities
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Feb 6
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1.8 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
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Feb 9
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2.1 Distance Formula
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Feb 11
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2.2 Circles
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Feb 13
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2.3 Functions
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Feb 16
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Quiz #2 (1.7-2.3)
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Feb 18
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Test 1: 1.1-2.3
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Feb 22
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2.4 Slope And Graphing
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Feb 23
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2.5 Writing Equations of Lines
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Feb 25
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2.6 Parent Functions and Piecewise Functions
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Feb 27
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2.7 Transformations
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Mar 1
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Graph Shifting - OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS
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Mar 1
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Quiz #3 (2.4-2.7)
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Mar 3
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2.8 Composite Functions and Difference Quotient
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Mar 5
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3.1 Quadratic Functions and Graphing
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Mar 8
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3.2 Synthetic Division; Remainder Theorem
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Mar 10
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3.3 Factor Theorem
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Mar 12
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3.4 Polynomial Graphs
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Mar 22
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Polynomial Graphing - OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS
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Mar 22
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3.5 Rational Graphs
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Mar 24
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Rational Graphing – OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS
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Mar 24
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Quiz #4 (2.8-3.5)
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Mar 26
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Test 2: 2.4-3.6
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Mar 28
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3.6 Variation
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Mar 29
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4.1 Inverse Functions
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Mar 31
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4.2 Exponential Functions
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Apr 2
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Exponential Graphing – OFFLINE HOMEWORK DUE IN CLASS
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Apr 2
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4.3 Logarithmic Functions
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Apr 5
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4.4 Logs with Calculators; Change of Base Rule
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Apr 7
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4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
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Apr 9
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4.6 Log Applications
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Apr 12
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Quiz #5 (3.6-4.6)
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Apr 14
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5.1 Solving Systems – Substitution and Elimination
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Apr 16
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5.5 Non – Linear Systems
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Apr 19
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5.2 Solving Systems with Matrices
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Apr 21
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5.7 Matrix Properties, Operations
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Apr 23
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5.3 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule
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Apr 26
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Quiz #6 (5.1-5.7)
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Apr 28
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Test 3: 3.6, 4.1-4.4, 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.5
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May 2
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7.1 Sequences, Sums, Sigma Notation
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May 5
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Final (Comprehensive) THURSDAY
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May 14
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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 (This is 2 week access and you will need to upgrade to the full version before the 2 weeks is over.)
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.
Offline Homework
There will be 4 offline graphing assignments posted and submitted in CANVAS. You will complete the assignmens by hand and then scan/take a picture, and upload a file to CANVAS.
Tests
There are three regular exams and a cumulative final. The 3 regular exams will be on Saturdays at the Corinth campus from 10-12am: The regular exam dates are Feb 22, Mar 28, and May 3. The final will be THURSDAY, May 14 from 6-8. If you can’t take the exams on the designated days, you can take them any time THE WEEK BEFORE at any NCTC testing center, military base, library or other approved testing site. If you are taking the exams anywhere other than an NCTC testing center, you need to have your proctor fill out the proctor form right away and get approval from me.
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.
Attendance will be “taken” using a google form sent out weekly. 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 2nd 8-week course with a “W” is Friday, April 3
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 186
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FLOWER MOUND – at MSU
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Monday - 12 PM-6 PM
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MW - 8 AM-6 PM
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Mon, Wed, Thur
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tuesday - 9 AM-6 PM
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TR - 9 AM-7 PM
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Tues
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Sunday - 1 PM-5 PM
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Friday- 9 AM-12 PM
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sat- 10 AM-1 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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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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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.