NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

Course title:  College Algebra

Course prefix, number, and section number:  MATH 1314 0910 & 0315

Semester/Year of course:  Spring 2024

Semester start and end dates: 1/16/2024 – 5/11/2024 (16-week session)

Modality:  Combined Face to Face (1314.0910) & Synchronous Online (1314.0315)

Class meeting location, days, and times: Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:50pm

                            Face to Face: Gainesville Campus, 500 building, room 503

Synchronous Online: Cisco Webex (accessed in the Canvas Course)

 

Support course (if needed): NCBM 0214 0910 & 0315

 

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 retrieve your access code can be found in the Canvas MATH 1314 Course Modules. (see * Inclusive Access below for more information)

 

- TI-30X IIS or TI – 30XS Multiview scientific calculator is highly recommended.

- A 3-ring binder.

***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 Textbook

 

Name of instructor: Linda Fuqua

Office location: Gainesville Campus, room 822 in the 800 building

Telephone number: 940-668-4221

E-mail address: lfuqua@nctc.edu (lowercase “L” and lowercase “Q”)

STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)

Each week I have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. This is a time when you may ask questions regarding the class, discuss a particular problem/topic, ask general questions about the college, or ask about available resources. I can meet with you one-on-one, or even with a small group. This time can be in person, or live online via Webex. I am posting my availability during my daytime working hours, but I can be available in the evenings, by request, for those who work, or are not available, during the day. 

 

Mondays:         11:00am – 12:30pm

Tuesdays:         11:00am – 12:30pm & 2:30 – 3:30pm

Wednesdays:   11:00am – 12:30pm

Thursdays:        11:00am – 12:30pm & 2:30 – 3:30pm

Fridays: by appointment only

 

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 MATH 1314 COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

Graded Course Elements                      Percentage                    Number of graded course elements

Homework                                                 10%                                  approx. 35

Quizzes                                                        10%                                  approx. 15

Attendance                                                10%                                  approx. 30

Unit Tests                                                   50%                                  4

Final Exam                                                  20%                                  1

 

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 exam and must be taken by all students. The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.

*There are no make-up tests.

*Homework and quizzes are due twice a week and are completed in MyLab&Mastering.

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

Synchronous Online Expectations:

What makes this class different from a typical (normal) online class is that we do meet “face to face” and live, online, in an application called Cisco Webex that is accessed from within our Canvas course. Our class does have set days and times to meet, just like with a normal face to face class. You are expected to have a working camera/webcam and to have it on during the entire class time. I want to see your face the entire time, just as if you are sitting in a chair in the classroom with me. I do not want to see your ceiling/ceiling fan, I want to see you. I want to see everybody. If you do not want anyone to see your background, there are virtual backgrounds available in Webex.

 

What else is expected from you? You are expected to be present (in front of your camera) taking notes, writing down the examples, working out extra problems I may have, asking questions, answering questions, etc…. just as if we were all in the same classroom and you are sitting in class. You are expected to be paying attention and not watching tv, not playing video games, not preparing lunch, not driving down the road, not working at a job. If you are doing any of these activities, then you are not in the classroom with me, taking notes, asking questions, and learning. You do need to make sure that your environment is as distraction free as possible during this time.

 

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. If you miss in excess of two weeks of class, you will be withdrawn from this course by your instructor. 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 16-week course with a “W” is: Monday, April 1, 2024

 

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.

 

PARKING PERMITS

Parking permits are required to park on campus. You may register and receive a parking tag (for free) at the Transportation Parking website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Inclusive Access

The NCTC Bookstore and Pearson Education have partnered to provide the best learning resources on the first day of class so that 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 purchase 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.

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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS