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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Calculus for Business & Social Sciences
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH1325
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Section Number:
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401
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2020
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413, Calculus I.
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Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
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Required Course Materials:
MyMathLab access code for Mathematics with Applications in the Management, Natural, and Social Sciences, Lial/Hungerford/Holcomb/Mullins, 12th edition, Pearson, 2019 (e-text included in MML access).
Scientific calculator
WebCam access
PC or Mac computer
Reliable internet access with audio
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Aziel Wilson
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/Room 208 and WebEx office by appointment
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Office Hours:
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Virtual class meetings are optional and the schedule is TBD
WebEx office hours
Mondays 5:00-6:00 , Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm;
Wednesdays 10:00 -11:00 am; Fridays 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6227
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E-mail Address:
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awilson@nctc.edu
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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.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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15
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Attendance
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6%
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10
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Participation
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14%
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20
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Homework
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12%
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10
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Quizzes
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20%
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4
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Unit Tests
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40%
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1
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Final Exam
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8%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
Attendance
I recommend working on homework, studying the text, or watching videos in no less than 3 study sessions per week. Shorter bouts more frequently are better for retention. Students must submit an assignment or participate in class by Friday to earn attendance credit for that week prior.
- Students must submit an assignment on or before Sunday at 11:59 pm to earn attendance credit for that week.
- Students marked absent for more than two weeks are considered excessively absent from class.
Participation
Participation credit is earned by participating in activities that contribute to the course as a whole. This includes activity in discussion groups, attending virtual class meetings, completing surveys, etc.
- Students must log in and complete all orientation assignments, including registering for MyLab by Monday August 31st or be in jeopardy of being withdrawn from the course.
Homework: Homework problems on MyLabs consists of exercises to practice skills and reinforce concepts learned in class. Homework is due 11:59 pm on Sunday nights. However, students may improve their score on homework after it is due. The 20% penalty is only applied to questions that are submitted/corrected after the due date.
Quizzes: Each week, except for testing weeks, there will be a timed quiz based on the sections from the previous week. Online quizzes will be due no later than 11:59 pm on Monday nights. It is recommended that students review and attempt online quizzes by Friday night and use text, practice homework, or other resources to improve their scores as needed prior to Monday night. Students will be able to attempt each online quiz 3 times and review the results after each. Students may also seek help with questions about quiz material in class or in the Math Lab.
Exams: There will be 4 unit exams and a final exam. Students must show their work on the test by uploading their work in one pdf file. Partial credit will be awarded as deemed appropriate by the instructor and scratch paper will be provided. Students that notify the instructor prior to the exam, may be allowed to make alternate arrangements at the instructor’s discretion. Exams may be delivered all or in part as a document file or via MyLab. The final exam is comprehensive.
- There will be a two-day testing window during which students may begin their exam.
- Exams are timed, and will be between 1 and 2 hours in length. Students must complete the exam at one sitting.
- Exams will close when the time limit is reached.
- Students that miss the exam will earn a zero on that exam.
- Each exam may be taken only once.
Policies
Make-up policy: Make-ups are only offered to students who experience a medical emergency or military service requirement. Make-ups are not offered due to missing class for celebrations, extracurricular activities, changes in work schedules, etc, however students may discuss upcoming conflicts with the instructor and may be allowed to schedule their exam early.
If other circumstances outside of the student’s control cause the student to miss a unit exam, the final exam score will replace the zero earned on one missed unit exam. Feel free to email me any questions on this matter.
COURSE OUTLINE (Weekly Concept Schedule and Test Dates)
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week
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Section
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Title
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Dates
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1
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1.6
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First-Degree Equations
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1
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1.7
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Quadratic Equations
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1
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2.2
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Equations of Lines
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1
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3.1
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Functions
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1
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Quiz #1
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2
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3.3
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Applications of Linear Functions
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2
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3.4
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Quadratic Functions and Applications
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2
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4.3
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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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2
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Quiz #2
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3
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11.1
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Limits
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11.2
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One-Sided Limits and Limits of Infinity
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3
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Quiz #3
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4
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Exam #1 (Sections: 1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.3, 11.1, 11.2)
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9/15 – 9/16
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4
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11.3
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Rates of Change
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5
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11.4
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Tangent Lines and Derivatives
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5
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11.5
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Techniques for Finding Derivatives
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5
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Quiz #4
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6
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11.6
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Derivatives of Products and Quotients
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6
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11.7
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The Chain Rule
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6
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Quiz #5
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Week
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Section
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Title
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7
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11.8
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Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithms Functions
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7
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11.9
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Continuity and differentiability
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7
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Quiz #6
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8
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Exam #2 (Sections: 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9)
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10/13-10/14
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12.1
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Local Extrema
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9
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12.2
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The Second Derivative
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9
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12.3
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Optimization Applications
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9
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Quiz #7
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10
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12.4
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Implicit Differentiation
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10
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12.5
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Related Rates
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10
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Quiz #8
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11
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Applications and Curve Sketching
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11
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Exam #3 (Sections: 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5)
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11/4-11/5
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12
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13.1
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Antiderivatives
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12
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13.2
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Integration by Substitution
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12
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Quiz #9
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13
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13.3
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Integration by Parts
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13
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13.5
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The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
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13
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Quiz #10
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14
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13.6
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Applications of Integrals
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14
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Thanksgiving/ Fall Break
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11/25-11/29
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14
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15
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Exam #4 (Sections: 12.6, 13.1, 13.2,13.3, 13.5, 13.6)
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12/1-12/2
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15
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Review for the Final Exam
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16
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Final Exam
(Includes 11.1-13.6)
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12/8-12/9
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply calculus to solve business, economics, and social sciences problems.
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Apply appropriate differentiation techniques to obtain derivatives of various functions, including logarithmic and exponential functions.
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Solve application problems involving implicit differentiation and related rates.
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Solve optimization problems with emphasis on business and social sciences applications.
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Determine appropriate technique(s) of integration.
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Integrate functions using the method of integration by parts or substitution, as appropriate.
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Solve business, economics, and social sciences applications problems using integration techniques.
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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.
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 completing 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)
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. Failure to comply may mean reduced or zero score on the assignment.
This schedule is tentative and will most likely change 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 16-week course with a “W” is Monday, November 2, 2020.
Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.
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. 93-112). https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf.
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 Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
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Name of Chair:
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Ben Owens
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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bowens@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Mary Martinson
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1404
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.7731 ext. 4377
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E-mail Address:
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mmartinson@nctc.edu
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INFORMATION FOR ONSITE (FACE-T0-FACE) CLASSES `
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
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 https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/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.