NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Integrated Contemporary Mathematics
Course Prefix & Number:  MATH1332/NCBM0232	Section Number:  0350	Semester/Year: Fall 2020
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: Textbook is optional: Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019 Required: MyMathLab access code (e-Text included in MML) Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS or TI-30XS are recommended   ***Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.***

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Linda Fuqua
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville Campus, Office 822
Telephone Number:	940-668-4221
E-mail Address:	lfuqua@nctc.edu (LFUQUA à lowercase “L” and “Q” (not G))

 

All office hours will be held online this semester.  Students can schedule an appointment with their instructor by selecting the Cisco Webex option in Canvas and navigating to the “Office Hour” tab.  The times that the instructor is available will be displayed there and a student may schedule a meeting by choosing a time and selecting “Confirm Meeting” at the bottom of the page.

 

Mondays	Tuesdays	Wednesdays	Thursdays	Fridays
	9:30 – 12:30		9:30 – 12:30	By appointment
12:00 – 1:00		12:00 – 1:00

**these hours will change as the semester begins

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
40	Homework	10%
10	Quizzes	10%
30	Attendance and Participation	10%
4	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

 

• Graphing calculators and cell phone calculators are not allowed on exams. Please try not to use these on your homework/quizzes. Scientific calculators only may be used on exams.

 

• All homework, quizzes, and test reviews are completed in MyMathLab (MML). The due dates are listed in MML as well as the weekly schedule. No late homework will be accepted. 

 

• You will be expected to work in small groups for class activities and each person will need to present a problem on the board for a minimum of 5 times over the semester (NCBM participation).

 

 

• There will be 4 regular exams during the semester. No individual make-up exams will be given. If you know you are going to miss a test in advance, you can make an appointment with me to take the test early.

 

• The final exam is comprehensive and must be taken by all students. The lowest test grade may be substituted with the final exam grade.

 

 

• Email is the quickest way to contact me. I do try to respond within the same day, except Friday evening to Saturday evening.

 

• Any student who accumulates in excess of 2 weeks of absence in the class may be dropped (attendance).  Please read the TSI Compliance and Attendance Policy in this syllabus.

 

 

• The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.

 

 

• The NCBM grade is attendance 50%, participation 20%, other study skills assignments 20%.

 

 

 

 

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR NCBM 0232

	Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.	Use appropriate symbolic notation and vocabulary to communicate, interpret, and explain mathematical concepts.
2.	Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers, applying numeric reasoning to investigate and describe quantitative relationships and solve real world problems in a variety of contexts.
3.	Use algebraic reasoning to solve problems that require ratios, rates, percentages, and proportions in a variety of contexts using multiple representations.
4.	Apply algebraic reasoning to manipulate expressions and equations to solve real world problems.
5.	Use graphs, tables, and technology to analyze, interpret, and compare data sets.
6.	Construct and use mathematical models in verbal, algebraic, graphical, and tabular form to solve problems from a variety of contexts and to make predictions and decisions.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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)

All testing will be online this semester except for classes that meet face to face.  Testing may be administered in a variety of ways and the mode of testing may change during the semester as deemed appropriate by the instructor.  Students may be required to use a webcam while testing.  Students may be asked to demonstrate knowledge/skills in a one-on-one conference if deemed necessary by the instructor. 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Monday, November 2, 2020.

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html. 

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)________    

            Communication

            Mathematics                  

            Life and Physical Science

            Language, Philosophy & Culture

            Creative Arts

            American History

 

            Government/Political Science

            Social and Behavioral Sciences

            Component Area Option

 

            Critical Thinking

            Communication

            Empirical and Quantitative

            Teamwork

            Personal Responsibility

            Social Responsibility