INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

GRADING CRITERIA

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

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).

1. 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.
2. Do not use laptops/tablets, or read and send text messages during class.
3. Administrative policy prohibits food or drink in classrooms.
4. Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
5. Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
6. Ask questions, get involved, and do your homework.  Ask for help early.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Please do not ask me to reopen missed assignments in MyMathLab.  Please work ahead.
10. The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students.
11. 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.

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

x          Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x          Empirical and Quantitative

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

STUDENT HANDBOOK

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS