NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Integrated Contemporary Mathematics
Course Prefix & Number:	MATH1332/NCBM0132	Section Number:	355	Semester/Year:	Fall 2020
Semester Credit Hours:	4	Lecture Hours:	64	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 0132 (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): Pass Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement score, or earn satisfactory placement score on another approved assessment.
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019 Required Course Materials: MyMathLab access code for Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 7th edition, Pearson, 2019  (e-text included in MML access). Scientific calculator WebCam PC or Mac computer Reliable internet access with audio

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Aziel Wilson
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth/Room 208 and WebEx office by appointment
Office Hours:	Virtual class meetings are optional and scheduled on Tuesday and Thursdays 10:00 am -11:50 am   WebEx office hours Mondays 5:00-6:00 pm, Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm; Wednesdays 10:00 -11:00 am; Fridays 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Telephone Number:	940.498.6227
E-mail Address:	awilson@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

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.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

 

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
28	Attendance	14%
8	Participation	14%
20	Homework	12%
6	Quizzes	20%
5	Unit Tests	40%

 

 

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

Grade Scale for NCBM 0132: 70 – 100% = P;   Below 70% = F

 

Attendance and Participation

 

Attendance

I recommend working on homework, studying the text, or watching videos in no less than 3 study sessions per week. Shorter bouts more frequently are better for retention.  Students must submit an assignment or participate in class by Friday to earn attendance credit for that week prior.   

1. Students must submit an assignment on or before Sunday at 11:59 pm to earn attendance credit for that week.
2. Students marked absent for more than two weeks are considered excessively absent from class.

 

Participation

Participation credit is earned by participating in activities that contribute to the course as a whole.  This includes activity in discussion groups, attending virtual class meetings, completing surveys, etc. 

3. Students must log in and complete all orientation assignments, including registering for MyLab by Monday August 31^st or be in jeopardy of being withdrawn from the course.

 

Homework: Homework problems on MyLabs consists of exercises to practice skills and reinforce concepts learned in class.  Homework is due 11:59 pm on Sunday nights. However, students may improve their score on homework after it is due. A 20% late penalty is only applied to questions that are submitted/corrected after the due date.  

 

Quizzes: Online quizzes will cover sections on the unit exams.  Quizzes are due no later than 11:59 pm the day prior to the corresponding test.  It is recommended that students review and attempt online quizzes at least two days prior to its due date and use text, practice homework, or other resources to improve their scores as needed prior to Monday night.   Students will be able to attempt each online quiz 3 times and review the results after each attempt.  Students may also seek help with questions about quiz material in class or in the Math Lab.  The deduction for quizzes completed late is 10% per day.

 

Exams: There will be 5 unit exams.  Students may be directed to show their work on the test by uploading their work in one pdf file.  Partial credit will be awarded as deemed appropriate by the instructor and scratch paper will be provided.  Students that notify the instructor prior to the exam, may be allowed to make alternate arrangements at the instructor’s discretion. Exams may be delivered all or in part as a document file or via MyLab.   

 

• Exams are timed, and will be usually be between 1 and 2 hours in length. Students must complete the exam at one sitting on the appropriate test day.
• Exams will close when the time limit is reached.
• Students that miss the exam will earn a zero on that exam.
• Each exam may be taken only once.

 

Policies

Make-up policy:  Make-ups are offered only to students who experience a medical emergency or military service requirement. Make-ups are not offered due to missing class for celebrations, extracurricular activities, changes in work schedules, relationship issues, etc. However, students should discuss upcoming conflicts with the instructor and may be allowed to schedule their exam early at the instructor’s discretion.

 

If other circumstances outside of the student’s control cause the student to miss a unit exam, a zero will be earned on one missed unit exam. Feel free to email me any questions on this matter. 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments Due Dates and Tentative Schedule )

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Week	Section	Title	Dates
1		Orientation/Getting Started
1		Time Management Assignment
1	1.1	Reasoning	8/27*
1	1.2	Graphs and Estimation
2	1.3	Problem Solving	9/1
2	2.1	Basic Set Concepts	9/1
2	2.2	Subsets	9/3
2
3	2.3	Venn Diagrams Set Operations 2 sets	9/8
3	2.4	Venn Diagrams Set Operations 3 sets	9/8
3	2.5	Survey Problems	9/10
4		Quiz 1 and 2 Due	9/14
4		Unit 1 Test	9/15
4	3.1	Statements	9/17
4
5	3.2	Compound Statements	9/22
5	3.3	Truth Tables	9/22
5	3.3	Truth Tables	9/24
5
6	3.4	Conditional and Biconditional	9/29
6	3.5	Conditional and Equivalence	10/1
6	3.6	Negations and DeMorgan’s	10/1
6
7		Quiz 3 Due	10/5
7		Unit 2 Test	10/6
7	3.7	Arguments and Truth Tables	10/8
8	3.8	Arguments and Euler Diagram	10/13
8	8.1	Percent, Sales Tax and Discounts	10/15
8
9	8.3-8.4	Simple and Compound Interest	10/20
9	8.5	Annuities and Savings	10/22
10	8.6	Cars	10/27
10	11.1	Fundamental Counting	10/29
11		Quiz 4 and 5 Due	11/2
11		Unit 3 Test	11/3
11	11.2-11.3	Permutations and Combinations	11/5
12			11/10
12	11.4	Fundamentals of Probability	11/12
	11.6	Events and Odds
13		Quiz 6 Due	11/16
13		Unit 4 Test	11/17
13	12.1	Sampling and Graphs	11/19
14	12.2	Measures of Central Tendency	11/24
14		Thanksgiving	11/26
14
15	12.3	Measures of Dispersion	12/1
	12.6	Scatterplots and Regression	12/3
16		Quiz 7 Due	12/7
		Unit 5 Test	12/8

 

(*Recommended schedule for reading and watching videos for each section. It is a good idea to  schedule time for completing homework assignments within 24 hours of the study session, when possible.)

 

 

 

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 0132

	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.

 

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)

TESTING POLICY

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. 

 

TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE

This schedule is tentative and will most likely change as the semester progresses.  It is provided so that you have a general idea of the order and speed with which we will be covering the material.

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

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

 

MATH LAB

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.   

 

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)________

 

            Communication

            Mathematics                  

            Life and Physical Science

            Language, Philosophy & Culture

            Creative Arts

            American History

 

            Government/Political Science

            Social and Behavioral Sciences

            Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

            Critical Thinking

            Communication

            Empirical and Quantitative

 

            Teamwork

            Personal Responsibility

            Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

            Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

            Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

            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.  The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academic dishonesty.  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

 

Division Chair:	Ben Owens
Office Location:	Corinth 236
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	bowens@nctc.edu
Instructional Dean:	Mary Martinson
Office Location:	Gainesville 1404
Telephone Number:	940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail Address:	mmartinson@nctc.edu

 

INFORMATION FOR ONSITE (FACE-T0-FACE) CLASSES

Potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

 

CAMPUS POLICIES

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 https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/campus-carry.html.

 

Parking Permits: The North Central Texas Community College District has managed traffic and parking regulations in order to ensure the safety of the campus community related to the operation and parking of vehicles on campus. These regulations apply to all operators of motor vehicles on campus. For parking permits and more information, see the website at https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/transportation-parking.html.