NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  College Algebra

Course prefix, number, and section number:  MATH 1314 0321

Semester/Year of course:  Summer 2023

Semester start and end dates: 7/10/2023 – 8/10/2023 (Summer II session)

Modality:  Asynchronous online with Proctored Exams

Class meeting location, days, and times: Online using Canvas and MyMathLab

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: 

Registration in the course gives you the access code to the online learning platform and e-book needed for MATH 1314 (MyLab Math).  You do not need to purchase a separate access code.  Instructions can be found in a separate document on the Course Homepage. (see * Follett ACCESS below for more information)

Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended

Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

Optional course materials:  College Algebra, Lial/Hornsby/Schneider/Daniels, 13^th edition, Pearson, 2021 paper book

Name of instructor:  Mrs. Gossett

Office location:  Cor 203

Telephone number:  940.498.6282 Ex 6233

E-mail address: mgossett@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:  Online/Virtual using Canvas Webex as needed by Appointment

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.

All office hours will be held online during this summer semester. Students can schedule an appointment with their instructor by email and setting up an appointment. A virtual meeting can be held through The Cisco Webex option in Canvas. The times that the instructor is available will vary.

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.  This service is free for all students enrolled in an NCTC math class. 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: 

# of Graded Elements                            Title of Graded Element                                       Percentage

             5                                                     Participation – Canvas                                            5%

Approximately 30                                                  Homework                                                              10%

              5                                                                  Quizzes                                                                     15%     

             1                                                                   Midterm                                                                     35%

              1                                                                  Final Exam                                                          35%

Final grade scale:  89.5 – 100% = A;   79.5 – 89.4% = B; 69.5 – 79.4% = C;  59.5 – 69.4% = D;  Below 59.4% = F

*The final exam is a departmental comprehensive algebra exam and must be taken by all students.

Participation – Canvas:  There will be activities in Canvas that students will participate in. This may be solving a problem, answering questions, or posting comments on a discussion board.

Homework:  All homework assignments are to be completed on the computer using MyMathLab (MML). Homework is an important component in student success for this course. Homework reinforces the topics from each section. Homework assignments in MML will have unlimited number of attempts and the highest score will be recorded.

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

Late work policy:  Homework and quizzes may be worked past the original due date with a 30% late penalty up until the night before the test (midterm or final exam) for that section/unit. There is no need to ask the instructor to modify due dates because of this policy.

Midterm & Final Exam: The midterm will be given approximately half-way through the semester. The final exam is a comprehensive departmental exam and required of all students. The midterm and final exam will be proctored in person using the NCTC testing centers. If you have an issue with taking a proctored at one of the NCTC testing centers then contact your instructor immediately. The exams have a time limit and only one attempt allowed. There are NO makeup midterms or finals.

Midterm Date: Monday 7/24/23 or Tuesday 7/25/23

Final Exam Date: Monday 8/07/23 or Tuesday 8/08/23

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:

1. Zero on the assignment
2. 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 Summer II course with a “W” is: Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

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.

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.

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

Follett ACCESS is a partnership between the NCTC Bookstore and Pearson Education to provide the best learning resources on the first day of class. Students can gain access to Pearson’s adaptive online platform with the latest version of the eBook at a discount. If students would like to purchase a physical copy of the textbook, they can order it through the bookstore.

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.

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