NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE TITLE: Integrated Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
MEETING DAY/TIME & LOCATION: Online		COURSE DATE: Aug 24 2020 – Dec 12 2020
COURSE PREFIX & NUMBER: MATH 1324 / NCBM 0224	SECTION NUMBER: 0350		SEMESTER: Fall 2020
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 5	LECTURE HOURS: 80		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 DESCRIPTION FOR NCBM 0224 (NCTC CATALOG): A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MATH 1314: At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to: Apply elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems. Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans. Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods, to solve application problems Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques, including expected value, to solve problems. Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world problems
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MATH 0214: At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to: Define, represent, & perform operations on real and complex numbers. Recognize, understand, & analyze features of a function. Recognize & use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), & algorithms to combine, transform, & evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, & rational expressions Identify & solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations. Identify & solve absolute value and linear inequalities. Model, interpret & justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations. Connect & use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.
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: MyMathLab Access (e-text is included)
RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS:  Non-graphing scientific calculator  (Ex: TI-36X PRO or TI-30X IIS) No graphing calculators or cell phone calculators permitted
OPTIONAL TEXTBOOK: Mathematics with Applications in the Management, Natural, and Social Sciences, Lial/Hungerford/Holcomb/Mullins, 12th edition, Pearson, 2019

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Ms Allyssa Kelley
E-mail Address:	Ankelley@nctc.edu
Campus/Office Location:	Online – Webex in Canvas
Office Hours:	Tuesday & Thursday, by appointment

GRADING CRITERIA

Graded Course Elements	Percentage
Homework/Class Activities	10%
Quizzes/Projects	30%
Tests (3 @ 15% each)	45%
Final Exam	15%

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

Grade Scale for NCBM 0224: 70 – 100% = P; Below 60% = F

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 2, 2020.

 

All office hours will be held online this semester.  Students can schedule an appointment with their instructor by selecting the Cisco Webex option in Canvas and navigating to the “Office Hour” tab.  The times that the instructor is available will be displayed there and a student may schedule a meeting by choosing a time and selecting “Confirm Meeting” at the bottom of the page.

 

Homework will be assigned through MyLab Math.  LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  Students are to sign up for MyLab immediately to complete homework in a timely fashion.  Instructions for connect to MyLab are found in Canvas and below.  Throughout the week, students will also be assigned activities in Canvas which will be included in the homework category of the grading outline.

 

 

1. On a laptop or desktop computer (Do Not use a phone or tablet) use the Google Chrome browser to get to Canvas.  (Browsers other than Chrome often have difficulties with our homework system.  Quite often, if you’re having an issue with the homework, simply switching to Chrome will fix the issue.)
2. In Canvas, select the tab on the left that says Courses, and select our course MATH 1314.0522
3. Select the tab in the menu on the left of our course that says Modules
4. Scroll down to the Homework Information module and select the tab that says "Click Here To Get To Your Homework"...click the link in that tab.
5. You should see an "End-User License Agreement and Privacy Policy", scroll down and select "I Agree" (This page may be missing if you've already agreed to the policy.)
6. This should be a page with two options, "Sign in with a Pearson account" or "Create a Pearson account".  If you do not already have an account, you should create a new account using your NCTC email address and your NCTC username.  Also, do not use your full email address as your username, just the beginning of it (the same one you would use to login to a computer on campus)…your username should not have @nctc.edu in it.
7. What you should see next are a few options to purchase access into the course. There is a place to type in an access code, and if you've bought one from the bookstore that's what you'll do. There is a place to purchase instant access using a credit card, with two different options for just access to the homework, or access to the homework and an electronic copy of the textbook. Lastly, towards the bottom, there is a link for a free 14 day trial. Choose which one you'd like, and that should be it.

If for some reason any of this doesn't work, please tell me which steps you were able to complete, which steps you got stuck on, and tell me the error message you received when you got stuck (you can even take a screen shot).

 

Students should expect to spend an average of 5 – 8 hours a week working on class material.

 

 

Quizzes will be taken online either via MyLab or in Canvas, or will be a mini project.  Scientific calculators will be allowed on the quiz.  No graphing calculator or the use of notes are allowed during quizzes. Quizzes taken in MyLab or Canvas are timed (typically 30 – 60 minutes) and you will be allowed ONE attempt per quiz.  If you close out of the quiz window for any reason, the quiz will stop and will be graded as is, so please be careful!  You may not stop, pause, or re-open any quiz once it is started.  Unless otherwise stated, quizzes are to be taken on an individual basis – no working in groups or with a tutor during the quiz.  Think of these as if you were taking a quiz in an in-person class.  Late quizzes will not be accepted unless given prior approval from the instructor.  Please contact instructor with any question or issue that may arise when taking a quiz.

Testing Policy: All testing will be online this semester except for classes that meet face to face.  Testing may be administered in a variety of ways and the mode of testing may change during the semester as deemed appropriate by the instructor.  Students may be required to use a webcam while testing.  Students may be asked to demonstrate knowledge/skills in a one-on-one conference if deemed necessary by the instructor. 

 

There will be 3 regular exams and 1 final exam through this course.  They will be held on the dates listen in Canvas and will be taken online.  Full details about exams will be provided closer to exam date.  No retakes will be allowed.  Non-graphing scientific calculators are allowed  (Ex: TI-36X PRO or TI-30X IIS)  No graphing calculators or cell phone calculators permitted.  Late testing will not be accepted unless given approval by instructor.

 

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 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)

 

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).   http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services.html.

 

 

 

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html.

 

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.

 

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 a zero on the assignment or a failing grade for the course

 

 

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.      Parking Permits: The North Central Texas Community College District has managed traffic and parking regulations in order to ensure the safety of the campus community related to the operation and parking of vehicles on campus. These regulations apply to all operators of motor vehicles on campus. For parking permits and more information, see the website at https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/transportation-parking.html.

 

Math Dept Chair:	Ben Owens
Office Location:	Corinth 236
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	bowens@nctc.edu
Instructional Dean:	Mary Martinson
Office Location:	Gainesville 1404
Telephone Number:	940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail Address:	mmartinson@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html