NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
Course Prefix & Number:	MATH 1324	Section Number:	0685	Semester/Year:	Fall 2019
Semester Credit Hours:	3	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	0
Course Description for MATH 1324 (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): Pass Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement score, or earn satisfactory placement score on another approved assessment.
Required Course Materials: Pearson MyMathLab access code (may be purchased directly via the MyLab and Mastering content link in Canvas or through the NCTC bookstore) Current e-mail address Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended; TI 83 or 84 may be used ** Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.   Recommended Course Materials: Textbook OPTIONAL: Mathematics with Applications in the Management, Natural, and Social Sciences, Lial/Hungerford/Holcomb/Mullins, 12th edition, 2019

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Prof. Leticia Escobar
Campus/Office Location:	Denton (Before or after class in Room 211)
Office Hours:	By appointment only
Telephone Number:	972-860-7082
E-mail Address:	lescobar@nctc.edu  (**best way to reach me!**)

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
Approx 30	Homework (completed in MyMathLab)	10%
7	Weekly quizzes (completed in MyMathLab)	10%
3	Unit Exams (in Class)	60%
1	Final Exam (in Class)	20%

 

MATH 1324 Grade Scale:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

 

*The final examination is a comprehensive exam and is required of all students. The final exam may also replace a low or missing test grade.

*Any student who accumulates in excess of 2 absences in the class may be dropped from the course.

*The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

See weekly calendar posted in Canvas

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES MATH 1324

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES NCBM 0224 (review material only)

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
2.	Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
3.	Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
4.	Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
5.	Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
6.	Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
7.	Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.

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.

At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance can result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory and the college-level math courses. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

 

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)

HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND TESTS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All homework and quizzes will be completed online in MyMathLab (MML). You will need an access code that can be purchased in the bookstore or online after you log into MyMathLab. Read the announcements in Canvas for all instructions. 

Learning New Content:

This is an accelerated lecture course with mandatory attendance. Students will learn and apply new objectives during class time as well as from the online component MyMathLab (MML). To learn the course material students will access the section video presentations in MyMathLab. These videos can be accessed from the Chapter Contents menu or in the assignments list in MML. If you do not have a high-speed Internet connection, it may be difficult to view the videos. The videos contain instruction on each objective that is to be covered in the course. If you don’t watch the videos, it will make the HW difficult to complete. There is also a power point presentation for each section within MML.

 

 

 

Homework:

All due dates are listed in MSL. You can complete the assignments until 11:59 pm of the due date listed. The homework may be attempted multiple times in order to increase your homework grade.

 

Quizzes:

Weekly quizzes will be due at 11:59 pm of the due date listed in MSL. Quizzes may be attempted three times, and each quiz attempt has a time limit.  Only the highest score will be counted. Students should attempt the quiz multiple times in order to be prepared for the partial exams. At the end of the semester, the lowest quiz grade will be dropped.

 

Unit Tests:

There are 3 unit tests scheduled during this 8 weeks period. Make sure to follow the deadline dates listed in MML, and watch for the test announcements.  The exams will be administered during our class meetings.  You will have only one attempt. Each exam will have a will be administered during the last 90 minutes of class. Students will be allowed to use a scientific or graphing calculator on the tests. No make-up exams will be given, but the final exam can replace your lowest test grade.

 

Final Exam:

The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students. The final exam will be administered during our last class meeting. The final exam may be used to replace your lowest regular exam grade. The final exam will be administered on Tuesday, 12/10/19. No exceptions.

The tests dates are listed below:

• Unit Test #1 – Thursday, 10/31/19
• Unit Test #2 – Tuesday, 11/19/19
• Unit Test #3 – Thursday, 12/05/19
• FINAL EXAM – Tuesday, 12/10/19

No make-up exams will be given, but the final exam can replace your lowest test grade. 

Gradebook:

The gradebooks in My Stat Lab and in Canvas keep a running average of your grade. I will review all quizzes in order to assign partial credit where possible.  I will NOT review HW answers because you have unlimited attempts for each problem. 

 

CLASS RULES

1. Regular participation and attendance is VERY IMPORTANT in this class! You are enrolling in an 8 week math course, so expect to work on your Math work very frequently. Waiting to work on one day at the end of the week would be disastrous for this eight week course!! Assignments will be broken up into two units each week.
2. Our typical ‘week’ will be broken into two units: Monday to Wednesday, and Thursday to Sunday.   All assignments for the week will typically open on Monday, and the first unit homework section(s) will close on Wednesday. The second unit homework section(s) will close on Saturday, and the weekly quiz closes on Sunday.
3. To be clear: from the first day of class, you must log in at least twice every week and work on assignments until you have completed all the assignments and taken the final.
4. Please do not ask me to extend the due dates. Work ahead on the assignments instead (remember… if something can go wrong, it will).
5. If you live close to one of the NCTC campuses, you are welcome to visit the on campus Math Lab during their posted hours for additional help. Students also have access to online tutoring through Upswing.
6. You are welcome to contact me is via email, lescobar@nctc.edu if you have any questions regarding your assigned work.

 

 

 

TENTATIVE  SCHEDULE

The schedule posted in Canvas is tentative and may change slightly as the semester progresses.  It is provided so that you have a general idea of the order and speed with which we will be covering the material.

 

Last day to withdraw from a 2^nd 8-week course with a “W” is Monday, November 25, 2019.

 

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 on the website listed above.
Friday                                    8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday                             10:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

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. 93-112  https://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

 

x         Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x          Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility