NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title: Integrated Contemporary Mathematics

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH1332/NCBM0232

Section Number:  350

 

Semester/Year:

Fall 2019

Semester Credit Hours: 5

Lecture Hours: 80

Lab Hours:

Course Description for MATH 1332 (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 Description for NCBM 0232 (NCTC Catalog): The NCBO supports students in developing skills, strategies, and reasoning needed to succeed in mathematics, including communication and appropriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.

Course Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019

Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended

Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Sara Cooper

Campus/Office Location:

COR 207

Office Hours:

Online Monday 4:00-6:00—Chat on Canvas

Face to face office time:

Mon-Thurs 10-11 am, 12:30-1:00pm,

Mon/Wed  3:30-4:00pm, Tue/Thurs 2:00-3:00 pm

Wed (at the Denton Exchange)6:00-7:00

Telephone Number:

940-498-6282 ext 6530

E-mail Address:

sacooper@nctc.edu (notice it is sa not just s)

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

40

Homework

15

10

Quizzes

15

5

Exams

50

1

Final Exam

20

Grade Scale for MATH 1332:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

Grade Scale for NCBM 0232:   70 – 100% = P;   Below 70% = F

 

MyMathLab is an online system where you will be spending most of your time working on homework and quizzes. You will access MML through the Canvas course page using the MyLab and Mastering tab.  It has video lectures, podcasts of lectures, PowerPoint notes, and other means of helping you learn the material.  It also gives you access to the ebook, so you don’t need to purchase a textbook.  MML is where you will work on homework and quizzes. 

Homework

Homework is 15% of your grade.  It will be divided into sections based on the sections of the textbook.  For most of the homework problems, except some multiple choice problems, you will have 3 chances to get the problem correct.  If you are not correct on the third try, it is marked wrong.  However, you can click on the button at the bottom of the homework window that says “try again”.  You will get a whole new problem (similar to the original), that you can have another 3 chances at (and if you get this one correct, then it is not marked wrong anymore).  In other words, you have 15 chances to get most problems correct.  So there really is little reason why you cannot get near 100% on all the homework assignments!

At the end of the semester, I will drop your 5 lowest homework grades.

Quizzes

Quizzes are 15% of your grade.  You cannot check each problem separately in the quizzes as you can in the homework.  You must complete the entire quiz and submit it.  Then you will be told your grade, and you can review problems you missed.  You may take each quiz five times, and your highest grade will be the one recorded.  It is a good idea to try your quizzes without your notes to help you prepare for your exam.  At the end of the semester, I will drop your 2 lowest quiz grades.

A scientific calculator is required for this class.  The recommended one is the TI-30X IIS.  You may not use your cellphone (iPad, tablet, etc.) calculators for tests.

Exams

Exams will be 50% of your grade.  The exams will be paper and pencil and will be given on the Corinth Campus.  Tests will be given from 6:00-8:00 pm. If you don’t live close to the Corinth campus, you may use a testing center at another campus.  Please make sure to make those arrangements with me early.Tentatively, exams will be given on the following days.

Exam #1:  September 16 (Chapter 1 and 2).

Exam #2:  October 7 (Chapter 3 and 4.2).

Exam #3:  October 28 (Chapter 8)

Exam #4:  November 11 (Chapter 11)

Exam #5:  November 25 (Chapter 12)

 

Final exam will be 20% of your final grade.  Your final exam may also replace your lowest test grade. 

Final Exam:  December 9 (Comprehensive).

 

Since most homework and quizzes are due (notice they are due at this time, this is not the same as “do” them at this time) at 11:59pm (Texas time), I will be online in Canvas using the Chat feature on Monday nights from 4:00-6:00 pm to answer any questions that you might have.  Don’t wait until then to start your work or you will not meet the deadline.  If you can’t be online then, you might want to get in the habit of checking the transcript since it should be available throughout the semester.  Also notice there are some weeks when you have homework due on the same night as a test.  You should definitely finish your homework and quiz before you take the test.

 

Since you should be accessing MML through Canvas, be sure that you are also looking around in Canvas for information that I have posted. 

 

Because this is an online class and I can’t see your face, you will have to ask me questions if you don’t understand something.  When you sign up for MML, be sure to use an email address that you check regularly.  In MML, there is a way to “ask my instructor” which will send me the homework question that you have having trouble with and I can respond with an answer.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE See tentative calendar in canvas

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MATH 1332 (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.

 

STUDENT EMAIL

All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open.
1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)

2. Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).

3. From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.

4. You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.

 

**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.

 

For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with any school policy. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.

 

TSI COMPLIANCE

At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance can result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory and college-level math courses. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

 

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 Friday, November 1, 2019.

 

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:

Corinth Math Lab – 186

All other campuses

Monday – Thursday          8:30 am – 6:30 pm

Check the Math Lab/tutoring hours

Friday                                    8:30 am – 12:00 pm

on the website listed above.

Saturday                             10:00 am – 1:00 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).   https://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


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. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf

 

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:

  1.  Zero on the assignment
  2. 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:

Mary Martinson

Office Location:

Gainesville 1404

Telephone Number:

940.668.7731 ext. 4377

E-mail Address:

mmartinson@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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