Course title: College Algebra
Course prefix, number, and section number: MATH 1314 0311
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022
Semester start and end dates: (16-wk) 1/18/2022 – 5/14/2022
Modality: Asynchronous online
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 is recommended
Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
Name of instructor: Rodney Cruz
Office location: Corinth Math Department
Telephone number: Leave a message at 214-957-0990 or text using Remind
E-mail address: rcruz@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: by virtual appointment through Webex or Canvas Conference. Contact instructor to coordinate
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.
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 https://nctc.site/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:
Category Weight
*Exams (3) 60%
(On paper, proctored in classroom)
*Final Exam 20%
(On paper, proctored in classroom)
*Online Homework 10%
(MyMathLab)
*Online Quizzes 10%
(MyMathLab)
Final grade scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
There will be no make-up exams or assignments. If your final exam score is higher than the lowest of the 3 partial exams, then the final exam score will replace the lowest of the 3 exam grades. In this case, the final exam score will be weighted 40% of your overall grade.
All online homework is due at 11:59 p.m. on the assigned due date. Sample tests are posted on Canvas/Modules, they will not be counted for credit.
Exams and homework scores will be posted on Canvas.
Your Final Letter Grade will be posted on My NCTC website.
Exams will graded and scores posted on Canvas generally within one week.
The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.
*The final exam is a departmental comprehensive exam and must be taken by all students.
TEST POLICES & PROCEDURES
The exams are not online. They are pencil & paper and must be proctored. You must bring to each exam: pencils, a scientific calculator (non-graphing), and a photo ID. No notes of any kind will be allowed during exams.
· Dual Credit (high school) students will take the tests proctored at their respective high schools. The student needs to ask the school proctor to contact the instructor for arrangements.
· All tests are scheduled 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at NCTC Denton campus, room TBD, according to the schedule posted in Canvas.
· The Final Exam is COMPREHENSIVE and covers all chapters.
· All these dates and times are tentative and subject to change.
· Students who are unable to attend the above primary exam dates & times on the Corinth campus may, with the instructor’s approval, test at another NCTC campus testing center. These alternate testing arrangements must be communicated to the instructor at least 2 weeks prior to the primary testing date and may be approved at the instructor’s discretion.
· Contact the professor ASAP if you have extenuating circumstances that will not allow taking the test at the specified date.
EMAILS
I will check emails periodically Monday thru Friday and will try to respond within 24 hours. However, I will likely check my email at least once per day when I am not on campus. Email may not be checked over the weekend, holidays, or after 4 pm on any weekday. Although Canvas is available to students 24/7, it is unrealistic to expect that the instructors will be. Keep in mind if there are any emails that are urgent over the weekend TRY not to panic. The solution probably can be resolved quickly upon the beginning of the week.
Reasons why I may not reply to your email:
-Question can be answered within the syllabus
-If emails resemble text messages to your buddies
-Include substantially poor grammar
-Not coherent
-Extra credit to boost grade
-Future point totals to make a certain grade
-Asking for more time to do an assignment
-Asking for special consideration over other students for any reason
-Questions regarding an assignment with less than 12 hours before a due-date
Be mindful of the tone that is presented in emails. If it is aggressive, unprofessional, or is academically offensive in anyway, the professor may not reply. Know that the student’s name may be given to the Associate Dean for further review.
Late work policy: Late work may be penalized
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 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)
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
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