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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Contemporary Mathematics
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH 1332
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2019
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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:
Access code for Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019
Pearson, TI-30X IIS , or TI-30XS Multiview
Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
Recommended Course Materials:
Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019
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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 9:30, R: 11:am to 1pm
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4214 Canvas emails are best to reach me.
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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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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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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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31
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Homework
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15%
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Est. 25
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Quizzes (9) /Attendance (16)
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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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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 will be used to replace the lowest Chapter Test grade. For excused absences, students must email for permission and the procedure for testing. Students must show valid documentation for an excused absence. Any late tests will have a 10% deduction of the week the scheduled tests, and a 20% deduction the next week. Homework will have a 10% deduction for any part of an assignment not completed by the due date. Due dates are located in MML (WARNING: MML shuts an hour before the time shown). There is NO makeup work for missed quizzes, and weekly lecture sheets, this meaning these grades will be a zero if not handed in on time.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Study Group
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Monday
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Feb 4
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Test 1 Chp 1 & 2
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Wednesday
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Feb 6
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Study Group
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Monday
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March 4
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Test 2 Chp 11 & 12
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Wednesday
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March 6
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Study Group
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Monday
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April 8
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Test 3 Chp 3 & 4
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Wednesday
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April 10
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Study Group
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Monday
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May 6
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Test 4 Chp 8
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Wednesday
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May 8
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Final
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Wednesday, May 15
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2pm to 3:50
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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) (A student will be dropped if they missed over 4 unexcused absences regardless of grade).
- Turn off all electronic devices prior to entering class including cell phones, laptops, and tablets. During a few classroom projects you will be given permission to use technology devices, but only with permission.
- Do not use laptops/tablets, or read and 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, week worksheet, notebook up keep, and test reviews.
- While taking a test, you are NOT to use any notes or information from the book, one 3x5 notecard with formula’s only is allowed for each chapter test. The final you may use all these cards, so keep them.
- 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.
- This is a working syllabus and is subject to change.
Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Thursday, April 4, 2019.
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GAINESVILLE –
1403 (Library)
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CORINTH –
182
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FLOWER MOUND –
2nd floor in MSU
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Mon & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mon – Thurs
8:30 am – 6:30 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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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/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.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. 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. 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.