Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Contemporary Mathematics

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH1332

Section Number: 

310

Semester/Year:

Fall 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 Course Materials:

MyLabs Access to Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019 (e-text included in ML access)

Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended

3” x 5” notecards

Reliable access to internet and computer access, with up-to-date software

Recommended Course Materials:

Notebook for notes and assignments

Computer microphone/headset

Phone calculators/smart devices will not be allowed on exams.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Aziel Wilson

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth 208

Office Hours:

M:     1:30 – 3:30 pm

T/R:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm 

          2:50 -3:50 pm

R:       6:00 – 6:30 pm

Telephone Number:

(940)  498-6227

E-mail Address:

Awilson@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

 

Participation

5%

 

Homework

10%

5

Quizzes

10%

4

Tests

75%

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

 

Participation:  Your participation grade is a measure of your active participation in class.  Activities including active participation in and attention to discussion boards, time spent on task in Canvas, reviewing unit resources, researching information, communication with instructor, and timely completion of work may be considered in this category. 

Practice (MSL Homework): Homework exercises are available for you to practice the skills and reinforce concepts learned in class.  There is a homework assignment for every section we cover. The weekly agenda can be used to help you pace the work.  However, you may work to improve scores on these assignments at any time prior to the last in-class unit test.    If you have any issues accessing the homework sections, contact the instructor.

Quizzes: Several online quizzes throughout the semester will be required.  You will have approximately 60-75 minutes for each online quiz attempt.  If your quiz is interrupted/disconnected, you will need to begin again using another attempt.   I will keep the highest score.

Exams: There will be 4 unit tests.  All exams are paper and pencil, in-person exams.  There are no makeup exams and exams may not be re-taken. The class will take the exam on Saturday of the testing week in a classroom on the Corinth campus.  If you are unable to attend the in-class test on that day, you may make arrangements with a testing center and the instructor to take the test at an alternate day/time during the allowable testing window.  One 3” x 5” notecard will be allowed per test.  (See the Testing Document for more information). 

Final Exam: The final exam is optional and comprehensive.  If the final exam score is higher than the student’s lowest unit test, the final exam score will be used to replace that unit test score.

If circumstances outside of the student’s control cause the student to miss a unit test, the final exam may be taken to replace the missed unit test.

The instructor reserves the right to amend or update the syllabus or schedule as needed.  Any amendments announced by instructor will supersede this document. Students are responsible for knowing/understanding changes regardless of attendance.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Unit

Subject

Saturday In-Class Test date

1

Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Set Theory

September 22

2

Logic, Arguments, and Numeration

October 20

3

Personal Finance, Counting, and Probability

November 17

4

Statistics

December 8

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered, including online classes.  Online students are expected to log in to Canvas to be attentive to discussion groups, review resources, complete assignments, i.e. participate, at least 3 days per week.  More often would be ideal.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies.  Approved college-sponsored activities are considered excused absences.  It is the student’s responsibility to provide appropriate documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  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 in a timely manner.  With the exception of the final exam (see above) students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence.  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).  Students that fail to complete orientation assignments, including, registering for MyLabs through Canvas, by Tuesday, September 4 may be withdrawn from the course.  However, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course to secure a “W” grade on or before the last day to withdraw.

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Thursday, November 8, 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.html

 

TIMES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY):

 

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Monday - 12 PM-6 PM

MW - 8 AM-6 PM

MW - 12 PM-4 PM

Tuesday - 9 AM-6 PM

TR - 9 AM-7 PM

TR - 9 AM-1 PM

Sunday - 1 PM-5 PM

Friday- 9 AM-12 PM

 

 

Sat- 10 AM-1 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/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


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.html

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Honesty in completing assignments is essential to the mission of the college and to the development of the personal integrity of the student. Cheating, plagiarism, and other kinds of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate sanctions. 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)]”.   Again, consequences for academic dishonesty may include, but is not limited to:

  1.  Zero on the assignment
  2. Failing grade for the course

 

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.

 

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.

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