NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: College Algebra
Course prefix, number, and section number: MATH 1314 0310
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022
Semester start and end dates: (16-wk) 1/18/2022 – 5/14/2022;
Modality: Asynchronous online: Class meeting location, days, and times: Webex meetings the first week meetings Jan 20 & 22 at 8 pm, then each Saturday at 8 pm. This may change if needed.
Semester credit hours: 3 (Lecture hours: 48)
Course description: 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 prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for College Algebra or equivalent
Required course materials: College Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, 13th edition, Pearson, 2021 or MyLab Math access code (e-text included in MyLab Math)
Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS or TI-36 Pro is recommended
Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
Name of instructor: Kathryn Fritz
Office location: Gainesville MSS 821
Telephone number: Office 940-668-4214
E-mail address: kfritz@nctc.edu, but use Canvas email instead.
Office hours for students: MW 8:30 to 9 am & 11 am to 12:30, TR 7:30 to 8 am & 10 am to 12:30.
STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)
Each week instructors have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. (Traditionally
these times have been called “office hours”.) This is a time when a student may ask questions
regarding the class, or discuss a particular problem/topic with an instructor one-on-
one. Student hours may be held in-person or online.
See below for instructions on where/when/how instructors will offer student hours in this class.
Students living close to the Gainesville campus:
In person class: We may meet in my office in room MSS821 after class or a time we agree.
Math1314 Online students: We may meet via Webex meeting located in Canvas (please email
using Canvas for a day and time) or in person in room MSS821.
Math1314 online students will have a Webex meeting each Monday starting at 11 am to 12:30
to go over any questions, and a few homework questions starting on January 24. These are not
mandatory meetings, and will be recorded when questions are asked.
MATH TUTORING LAB
Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. There are math tutors available on every campus and online. 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
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
MyMathLab Homework assignments 15%
Quizzes/Attendance/ Test Reviews 5%
Chapter Tests 60%
Final 20%
Final 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 failed unit test grade.
Late work policy:
No late work will be accepted.
See canvas for the complete course calendar, outline, detailed description of graded work, and other related material.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation, and collusion. The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academic dishonesty. 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 Code of Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
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 will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: (16-wk) Monday, April 4, 2022
Student Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses.
- Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.
- Apply graphing techniques.
- Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.
- Recognize, solve, and apply systems of linear equations using matrices.
Core Objectives:
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COLLEGE POLICIES
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
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean. Students need to follow these steps
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Ben Owens
Office location: Corinth 173
Telephone number: 940.498.6209
E-mail address: bowens@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Mary Martinson
Office location: Gainesville 1403
Telephone number: 940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu