NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:		College Algebra			Course Modality:	Synch On-Line
Course Prefix & Number:		MATH 1314	Section Number:	0402/0409	Class Day/Time:	MW 1:00/TR 2:00
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	48	Semester/Year:	Spring 2021
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 Course Materials: MyMathLab access code (e-text included in MML) - College Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, 12th edition, Pearson, 2017                 https://www.pearson.com/store/p/essentials-of-college-algebra/P100002526424              (18 week Instant Access is sufficient) Non-graphing Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended RELIABLE internet access Computer Access with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Printer, Scanner, and Webcam Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Mrs. Gossett
Campus/Office Location:	Virtual Office via Webex
Office Hours:	Virtual:  MW 11:00am – 1:00 pm, TR 11:00 am-2:00 pm by Appointment Only
Telephone Number:	940-498-6282 ex 6233
E-mail Address:	mgossett@nctc.edu

 

All office hours will be held online this semester.  Students can schedule an appointment with their instructor by selecting the Cisco Webex option in Canvas and navigating to the “Office Hour” tab.  The times that the instructor is available will be displayed there and a student may schedule a meeting by choosing a time and selecting “Confirm Meeting” at the bottom of the page.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
18	Quizzes + 4 Supplemental Assignments	25%
4	Tests	60%
1	Final Exam	15%

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

 

Homework:  All homework assignments are to be completed on the computer using MyMathLab (MML). Homework is not part of the overall grade; however, it is an important component in student success for this course. Homework reinforces the topics from each section. Homework assignments will have unlimited number of attempts and the highest score will be recorded.

 

Quizzes: Online quizzes are assigned using MyMathLab approximately one per week. Students will have three attempts for each online quiz. Some quizzes may have time limits. The highest score will be recorded.

Supplemental Assignments:  There will be four supplemental assignments via Canvas. Each assignment is weighted the same as a quiz. More instructions and details located in Canvas.

 

Tests: Four tests will be given according to the tentative calendar (See calendar located in CANVAS).  The tests are proctored on the NCTC Campus with an instructor. There is only one attempt on a test and it is timed. Only NON-GRAPHING Calculators may be used on the test.

        There are NO Makeup exams.

 

Final Exam: The final exam is a comprehensive departmental algebra exam and required of all students. The final exam will be proctored on the NCTC Campus with an instructor. There is a time limit and only one attempt. See final exam schedule on the NCTC web page.

      There are NO makeup finals.

The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade only by the instructor’s determination. The qualifications for the final exam to replace one low test grade is as follows: 

• all assignments must be complete (with a score of at least 60%) and
• no more than four absences throughout the duration of the semester.

 

After the final exam there is NO more work a student can do to improve their grade.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE– See Tentative Calendar located in CANVAS.

Date	Topics	Assignments
Week 1 – 1/19-1/24	Section 1.1	Linear Equations
Week 2 – 1/25-1/31	Section 1.2 – 1.4	Mixture, Complex #’s, Quadratic Eqn’s
Week 3 – 2/1-2/7	Sections 1.5 – 1.7	Applications, Rat’l and Rad’l Eqns, Inequalities
Week 4 – 2/8-2/14	Section 1.8, Review for Test	Absolute Value and Inequality Eqn’s
Week 5 – 2/15-2/21	Test #, Sections 2.1 – 2.2	Distance Formula, Circles
Week 6 – 2/22-2/28	Sections 2.3 – 2.5	Functions, Graphing, Writing Eqn’s
Week 7 – 3/1-3/7	Sections 2.6 – 2.8 & Test Review	Parent Functions, Transformations, Cop
Week 8 – 3/8-3/14	Test #2, Sections 3.1 – 3.2	Quadratic Functions, Synthetic Division
Spring Break – 3/15-3/21	No Class	No Class
Week 9 – 3/22-3/28	Sections 3.3 - 3.6	Factor Thrm, Poly & Rat’l Graphs, Variation
Week 10 – 3/29-4/4	Sections 4.1 – 4.3, Test Review	Inverse, Exponential & Log Functions
Week 11 – 4/5-4/11	Test #3, Sections 4.4 – 4.5	Log Base Rule, Exp. & Log Equations
Week 12 – 4/12-4/18	Sections 4.6, 5.1 & 5.5	Log Applications, Linear and non-Linear Systm
Week 13 – 4/19-4/25	Sections 5.2-5.3 & 5.7	Matrices, Determinants, Matrix Operations
Week 14 – 4/26-5/2	Section 7.1, Review for Test	Sequence, Sums, Sigma Notation
Week 15 – 5/2-5/9	Test #4, Review for Final Exam
Finals – Week 16 – 5/10-5/15	Final Exam

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

 

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.

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Synchronous On-Line Classes meet twice a week via conferencing (Webex). 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)

Testing may be administered in a variety of ways and the mode of testing may change during the semester as deemed appropriate by the instructor.  When possible, in-person proctored testing is preferred.  For in-person classes testing will occur during the designated class times.  For online classes in-person proctored testing may be required.  On site testing will be done in an NCTC testing center, at test locations provided by the math division, or at another authorized testing site.  If online testing is used students may be required to use a webcam while testing.  For online testing students will be required to scan and upload supporting documents.  Students may be asked to demonstrate knowledge/skills in a one-on-one conference if deemed necessary by the instructor. 

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.

Assessment name	Tentative Date Math 1314.0402  MW Class	Math 1314.0409  TR Class
Test #1	Monday 2/15/21	Tuesday 2/16/21
Test #2	Monday 3/8/21	Tuesday 3/9/21
Test #3	Monday 4/5/21	Tuesday 4/6/21
Test #4	Monday 5/3/21	Tuesday 5/4/21
Final Exam	Monday 5/10/21	Tuesday 5/11/21

Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Monday, April 5, 2021.

 

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html. 

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  

 

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

 

            Critical Thinking

            Communication

            Empirical and Quantitative

 

            Teamwork

            Personal Responsibility

            Social Responsibility