NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: College Algebra
Course prefix, number, and section number: MATH 1314 0600
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2024
Semester start and end dates: 1/16/2024 – 5/11/2024 (16-week session)
Modality: Face to face
Class meeting location, days, and times: MW 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM in DNX 209
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 automatically adds a textbook fee to your NCTC tuition and fees which
gives you access 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 on how to get your
access code can be found in a document on the Course Homepage or in the course Modules. (see
* Inclusive 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, 13th edition,
Pearson, 2021
Name of instructor: Noelle West
E-mail address: nwest@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Out of Class Communication: Preferably Canvas Message, or NCTC Email
Note: Please allow for two (2) business days to receive a reply to Canvas messages or emails.
STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)Each week instructors have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. (Traditionallythese times have been called “office hours.”) This is a time when a student may ask questionsregarding 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 onwhere/when/how instructors will offer student hours in this class.MATH TUTORING LABStudents who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receiveassistance. There are math tutors available on every campus and online. This service is free forall students enrolled in an NCTC math class. Sign up for an appointment or see the most currenttutoring hours for all campuses at https://www.nctc.edu/math-lab.SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMERThe faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in thebest interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announcedas soon as possible in person and/or writing.SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTSList of graded assignments: 16 Homework Assignments - 15% 13 MML Quizzes - 15% 3 Unit Tests - 50% 1 Final Exam - 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 allstudents. The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.Late work policy: Late work is NOT accepted in this course.SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OFGRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIESAcademic Integrity Policy:Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academicfalsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation, andcollusion. The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academicdishonesty. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who isengaged 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 assignment2. Failing grade for the courseAttendance Policy:Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. For moreinformation 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 seeAttendance Regulations)Withdrawal PolicyA student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’sresponsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is: Monday, April 1, 2024Student Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course the student will beable 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 andsolve 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 ThinkingX CommunicationX Empirical and QuantitativeTeamworkPersonal ResponsibilitySocial Responsibility
COLLEGE POLICIESSTUDENT HANDBOOKStudents 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 STATEMENTNCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines withrespect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It isthe student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrangeappropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.STUDENT SERVICESNCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the StudentServices Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.* Inclusive AccessThe NCTC Bookstore and Pearson Education have partnered to provide the best learningresources on the first day of class so that students can gain access to Pearson’s adaptive onlineplatform with the latest version of the eBook at a discount. If students would like to purchase aphysical copy of the textbook, they can purchase it through the bookstore.Students who drop before the add/drop date will have their book fees credited back to theirstudent account, and students who remain in the course will be charged a materials fee by theschool to have continued access of the online platforms. If you remain enrolled in the coursebut wish to opt-out of access to the book please email the NCTC Bookstore within the first twoweeks of class with your name and student number.QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTSThe student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaintsspecific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the studentmay contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, thestudent may proceed to contact the instructional dean.Name of Chair/Coordinator: Ben OwensOffice location: Corinth 174Telephone number: 940.498.6209E-mail address: bowens@nctc.eduName of Instructional Dean: Mary Martinson
Office location: Gainesville 1403
Telephone number: 940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu