Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH1324

Section Number: 

401

Semester/Year:

Fall 2019

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

 

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value.   

Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Required:   Pearson, 2019 or MyMathLab access code (e-text included in MML access)

                     Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended

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

Optional:   Textbook:  Mathematics with Applications in the Management, Natural, and Social Sciences, Lial/Hungerford/Holcomb/Mullins, 12th edition,

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Jill Yoder

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth, room 208

Office Hours:

MW:  9:30 – 10:30, 1 – 2.   TR:  11 – 2

Telephone Number:

Ext. 6269

E-mail Address:

jyoder@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

Approx. 15

Quizzes (online and offline)

20%

4

Exams

60%

1

Final Exam

20%

Grade Scale:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

 

 

COURSE ELEMENTS

Class Notes:  I have made PowerPoint notes for each chapter, and posted them on Canvas in two formats.  The first is a pdf format with 4 slides to a page.  The second is the original PowerPoint format.  You need to have these notes in front of you during lecture.  Either print them out and bring to class, or bring your laptop.

 

Practice homework is something you need to be working on continuously outside of class.  All practice homework sections are “due” the Sunday after we have covered them in class.  The due date is more of a formality, however, as you can work on the problems at any time.  Do as much as you feel you need to do to learn the material.  This is on you----practice homework grades do not count in your overall grade.   They are for learning.  If you do not do them, you might not learn the material well enough to pass the class. 

 

Online quizzes will be due on Monday evenings.  These do count as part of your overall grade.   This is an exact due date.  You may not work on the quizzes after they are due.  They are online through MyLab, and you will do them outside of class.  You will have 5 attempts to do each online quiz, and the highest grade of all attempts is recorded.  Make sure you do at least one attempt before the day they are due to make sure you have time to go back to the notes and homework to review.

 

Offline quizzes will usually be graphing types of assignments (since the online doesn’t handle those as well).  They will be due in class on the given due date.   No late assignments will be accepted.

 

One quiz grade (online or offline) will be dropped at the end of the semester.

 

Exams will be given in class.   The schedule is below.  You may not use a graphing calculator on tests. 

 You are expected to be in class for the exams.  If you are unable to be there, you must notify the instructor on or before the scheduled day.  Then a make-up can be discussed (note this may not always be possible).  If you do not notify the instructor or are unable to take it before the test is handed back to the class, you may not take it.  Contact the instructor for alternatives. 

 

Exam Schedule

Exam #1:  Thursday, September 19

Exam #2:  Thursday, October 10

Exam #3: Thursday, October 31

Exam #4:  Thursday, November 21

Final Exam:  Week of December 9 (this will be updated when NCTC posts the final exam schedule for Fall 2019).

 

Test Revisions:  You may choose one of the 4 exams (not the final) that you have taken, and both re-do and explain how to do any problem you missed points on.  You can get back up to half the points you missed.  See Canvas Modules for more specific instructions on what to do for the revisions.

 

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

Please do not talk to classmates while the instructor is lecturing.  You may ask questions of the instructor at any time.

Please do not leave the classroom during lecture.  It is distracting to others

Please do not be on your cell phones during lectures.  Ideally, they should be on silent and out of sight

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1

Apply elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems.

2

Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans.

3

Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods, to solve application problems.

4

Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques, including expected value, to solve problems.

5

Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world problems.

 

STUDENT EMAIL

All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open.
1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)

2. Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).

3. From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.

4. You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.

 

**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.

 

For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with any school policy. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.

 

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)

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Friday, November 1, 2019.

 

MATH LAB

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. No appointments are necessary. See the most current tutoring hours for all five campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html

 

TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY:

Corinth Math Lab – 186

All other campuses

Monday – Thursday          8:30 am – 6:30 pm

Check the Math Lab/tutoring hours

Friday                                    8:30 am – 12:00 pm

on the website listed above.

Saturday                             10:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

 

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.

North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html  

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     


o         Communication

x        Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

 

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)


x          Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x          Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility


COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

x        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf

 

 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  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 Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  1.  Zero on the assignment
  2. Failing grade for the course

 

Name of Chair :

Dr. Elizabeth Howell

Office Location:

Corinth 236

Telephone Number:

940.498.6209

E-mail Address:

ehowell@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Mary Martinson

Office Location:

Gainesville 1404

Telephone Number:

940.668.7731 ext. 4377

E-mail Address:

mmartinson@nctc.edu

 

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS

Tobacco-Free Campus:  NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.

 

Campus Carry: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.

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