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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Contemporary Mathematics Math1332.100
MW 2pm to 3:20 Room 808
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH1332
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2018
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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): 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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Contemporary Mathematics; or equivalent.
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Required Course Materials:
**MyMathLab Access Code use for homework, quizzes, and test reviews.
** Scientific calculator, TI-30XS Multiview is HIGHLY recommended ($15.44), the second best is Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS ($8.00)
Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams. Calculators are NOT supplied by the instructor.
**Spiral notebook and dividers with pockets. Save all tests to study for the final.
**Pencils are required on all tests, a deduction if worked in pen.
Recommended Course Materials:
Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019 (The access code has an etext.)
Earbuds to listen to math videos.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kathryn Fritz
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville Room MSS821
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Office Hours:
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MTWR 7:30 to 8am (in 809 or 810), M 10:30 to 12:30, T 12pm to 1pm., T COR331 3pm – 5:30 & COR364 5:30 to 6:30, W 9:30 to 12:30, R 12pm 12:30
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4214 (Canvas emails are best)
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E-mail Address:
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kfritz@nctc.edu
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply the language and notation of sets.
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2
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Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence.
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Solve problems in mathematics of finance.
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4
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Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.
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Interpret and analyze various representations of data.
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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.
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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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Up to 35
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Homework Assignments in MyMathLab
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15%
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Up to 15
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Quizzes/Reviews
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5%
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4
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Chapter Tests
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60%
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1
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Comprehensive Final
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20%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
The final exam may be used to replace the lowest unit test grade. There is no makeup missed assignments.
TENTATIVE COURSE STUDY AND TEST DATES
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DATE:
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EVENT:
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GRADE
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September 10
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Study Group Participation
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5 Points as extra credit
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September 12
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Test 1 chapters 1 & 2
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15% of overall grade
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October 8
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Study Group Participation
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5 Points as extra credit
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October 10
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Test 2 chapters 11 & 12
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15% of overall grade
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November 5
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Study Group Participation
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5 Points as extra credit
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November 7
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Test 3 chapter 3 & 4
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15% of overall grade
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November 26
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Study Group Participation
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5 Points as extra credit
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November 28
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Test 4 chapter 8
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15% of overall grade
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The final will be Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 2pm to 3:50.
In event that study dates are used for teaching time, students will hand in the reviews on test dates before the tests starts for 5 points.
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 (3 – 4 days) 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)
- Turn off all electronic devices prior to entering class.
- Do not read or send text messages during class.
- Administrative policy prohibits food or drink in classrooms.
- Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
- Ask questions, get involved, and do your homework. Ask for help early.
- Notice to Students: You will not pass this class if you only work during class time. Please schedule at least three to eight hours per week outside of class to complete homework, quizzes and test reviews.
- While taking each quiz and test, you are NOT to use any notes or information from the book.
- Please do not ask me to reopen missed assignments in MyMathLab. Please work ahead.
- The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students.
- Before a test starts, turn off your cell phone then put your cell and backpack/bag in front of the white board. If your cell phone rings during a test, you lose 10 points on your tests.
- All tests need to be completed in pencil, easy to read, and you must show your work for any credit.
- This is a working syllabus and is subject to change.
Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Thursday, November 8, 2018.
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/catalog/north-central-texas-college-student-handbook/section-i/special-accommodations-office-students-with-disabilities/osd-department-contacts.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
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
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.
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
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Name of Chair :
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Dr. Elizabeth Howell
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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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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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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.