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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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405
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 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 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.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Brian Moor
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Campus/Office Location:
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COR 207
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Office Hours:
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TW 4:30-6:30
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E-mail Address:
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bmoor@nctc.edu
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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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40
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Homework
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15
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10
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Quizzes
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15
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5
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Exams
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50
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1
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Final Exam
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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
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. 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 in class.
Tentatively, exams will be given on the following days.
Exam #1: September 17 (Chapter 1 and 2).
Exam #2: October 8 (Chapter 3 and 4.2).
Exam #3: October 29 (Chapter 8)
Exam #4: November 12 (Chapter 11)
Exam #5: December 3 (Chapter 12)
Final exam will be 20% of your final grade. Your final exam may also replace your lowest test
grade.
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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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.
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 from a 16-week course with a “W” is Friday, November 1, 2019.
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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:
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Corinth Math Lab – 186
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All other campuses
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Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
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Check the Math Lab/tutoring hours
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Friday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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on the website listed above.
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Saturday 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). https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________