NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: College Algebra
Course prefix, number, and section number: MATH 1314 0503
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2023
Semester start and end dates: (16 weeks) 1/17/23 – 5/13/23
Modality: Face to face
Class meeting location: Flower Mound Campus, Room – 206
Class meeting days and times: Mondays and Wednesdays 11am – 12:20pm
Support course (if needed): None
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
Course materials:
- MyLab Math access code (e-text included in MyLab Math) REQUIRED
- Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended. (NOTE: Graphing calculators and any devices with internet capabilities will not be allowed on exams.) REQUIRED
- Physical Textbook: College Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, 13th edition, Pearson, 2021 OPTIONAL
Name of instructor: Jason Rutledge
Office location: Flower Mound Room: 107
Telephone number: NA
E-mail address: jrutledge@nctc.edu (or send messages via Canvas)
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.
Email is the best way to contact the instructor. From there you can request a face-to-face meeting, online via WebEx or set up a time for a phone conversation. (WebEx is a real time video conference application adopted by NCTC.) Any issues related to content, grading, technical issues or any other aspect of the class can be dealt with through email if meets the need of both the student and instructor.
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://www.nctc.edu/math-lab.
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:
MML (MyMathLab) Quizzes 31 Quizzes the average of the quizzes is 20% of the final grade
Tests 4 Tests the average of the tests is 64% of the final grade
Final Exam 1 Final Exam the final exam is 16% of the final grade
MML Quizzes: (20% of overall grade)
All quizzes are completed online and outside of the regular class time. You will be allowed up to 5 attempts for each quiz and each attempt must completed within one sitting, i.e. you cannot start the quiz, leave it and continue to work on it later. Canvas records your highest of those 5 attempts and the 5 lowest quiz scores will be dropped from the calculations of your final overall average. All of the due dates and times for the quizzes are given in Canvas and MyMathLab.
Tests and Final Exam: (80% of overall grade)
All tests and the Final Exam will be completed in class and NOT online. There will be 4 tests and a comprehensive Final Exam. Each of these 5 assessments account for 16% of your final overall average. (5 x 16% = 80%) Make-up tests will be administered according to the guidelines spelled out in the “Information about Graded Assignments (College Algebra)” document posted in Canvas. The Final Exam will be required for all students enrolled in the class. Each test will be administered on the following dates:
Test #1 (Chapter 1) Monday, February 6th
Test #2 (Chapter 2) Monday, February 27th
Test #3 (Chapter 3) Monday, March 27th
Test #4 (Chapter 4) Monday, April 24th
Final Exam (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) Monday, May 8th (11am – 12:50pm)
MML Homework: (0% of overall grade)
The MML Homework is NOT a graded component of this course. Its purpose is to supplement the course lectures and other provided materials used to be successful in this class. Your goal should be to work as much of the homework as you need to master the material. If this means earning 100’s on every homework assignment…so be it. If this means never opening any homework assignment whatsoever…so be it. Or if there is some middle ground that is best for you, do that.
The only way to access the homework is to:
- Log into our Canvas course.
- Click on the “MyLab and Mastering” tab on the left side of the screen.
- Click on the big yellow button to open a new window to the Pearson website. (Make sure your pop-up blockers are turned off.)
- In the new tab/window, click on the “Assignments” tab and scroll down. There you will find all of the
homework assignments for this course.
Late work policy: No late work is accepted.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
Final grade scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
COURSE POLICIES
Electronic Devices
No electronic devices are allowed to interfere with the learning environment while class is in session. This does mean all cell phones, laptops, tablets, earbuds/headphones and any other electronic devices need to be put away during our class sessions.
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 attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. For more information on attendance regulations please see the 2022-2023 NCTC Catalog. (https://www.nctc.edu/catalog; Click on 2022-2023 CATALOG and go to page 138 to see Attendance Regulations)
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 a course with a “W” is: Monday, April 3, 2023
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:
ü Critical Thinking û Teamwork
ü Communication û Personal Responsibility
ü Empirical and Quantitative û Social Responsibility
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
To access Student Handbook go to NCTC homepage (www.nctc.edu), scroll to bottom and click “Student Handbook”.
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.
* Follett ACCESS
Students who drop before the add/drop date will have their book fees credited back to their student account, and students who remain in the course will be charged a materials fee by the school to have continued access of the online platforms. If you remain enrolled in the course but wish to opt-out of access to the book please email the NCTC Bookstore within the first two weeks of class with your name and student number to 1263mgr@follett.com.
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.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Ben Owens
Office location: Corinth 175
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