1332.401 Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

Contemporary Mathematics

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH1332

Section Number: 

401

Semester/Year:

Spring 2018

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

 

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Intended for Non STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered. 

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

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Mathematical Ideas, Miller, Heeren, Hornsby, & Heeren, 13th edition, Pearson, 2016

Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended

Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

 Peggy Tibbs

Campus/Office Location:

 COR 201

Office Hours:

 T-TR 11:00-12:20 and 2:00-2:30

Telephone Number:

 940-498-6208

E-mail Address:

 ptibbs@nctc.edu

 

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 the language and notation of sets.

2

Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence.

3

Solve problems in mathematics of finance.

4

Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.

5

Interpret and analyze various representations of data.

6

Demonstrate the ability to choose and analyze mathematical models to solve problems from real-world settings, including, but not limited to, personal finance, health literacy, and civic engagement.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

 32

 MyMathLab Homework Assignments

15%

 6

Off-Line Assignments

10%

 4

Unit Tests

60%

 1

Final Exam

15%

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

Off-Line Assignments may be turned in one day late with a 10 point penalty.

If you miss a test, you may take it during the time scheduled for the Final Exam.

(One test only!)

I will drop your lowest unit test grade if and only if you have a MML Homework average of 85 or better at the end of the semester, and you have 3 or fewer days absent.

 

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

 Test 1

 Feb. 6

 

 Test 2

Feb. 27

 

 Test 3

Apr. 3

 

 Test 4

May 1

 

 OA 1, OA 2

Jan. 23, Feb. 1

 

 OA 3, OA 4

Feb. 6, March 1

 

 OA 5, OA 6

March 27, April 26 

 

 Final Exam

TBA

 

 

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 course with a “W” is Thursday, April 5, 2018.

 

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.htmlLinks to an external site.

 

TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY:

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Mon & Thurs

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mon through Thurs

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mon & Wed

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tues & Wed

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tues & Thurs

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 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. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services.htmlLinks to an external site..

 

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. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.htmlLinks to an external site.

 

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:

  • Zero on the assignment
  • Failing grade for the course

 

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

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:

Sara Flusche

Office Location:

Gainesville 1306

Telephone Number:

940.668.3351

E-mail Address:

sflusche@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.