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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 Modality:
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Online
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH 1332
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Section Number:
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0320
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Class Day/Time:
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Online
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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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Semester/Year:
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Summer 2021
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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
Note: A physical copy of the text is not required. The eText can be accessed through MyMathLab
MyMathLab access (required)
Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is or TI-84 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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Ben Owens
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 173 (Note: This summer I will not be in this office since the Corinth campus is closed for renovations. However, I am able to meet on Campus in Denton or Flower Mound if needed. Or we can always meet virtually!)
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Office Hours:
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TBD – online office hours to be posted/communicated in Canvas
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6209
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E-mail Address:
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bowens@nctc.edu
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Office hours are set times when an instructor is available to meet with students to answer questions or get one-on-one assistance.
Times for online conferences / office hours will be determined once the class begins. If you would like to meet virtually or in person,
please email me and we can coordinate a time to meet.
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 (MyMathLab)
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15%
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12
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Quizzes (MyMathLab)
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15%
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10
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Online Discussion Assignments (Canvas)
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10%
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5
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Tests (MyMathLab/Canvas)
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60%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
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Late work policy:
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For Homework Assignments in MyMathLab each problem may be attempted an unlimited number of times. For problems submitted after the due date a 30% late penalty will be given.
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For Quizzes in MyMathLab all problems must be attempted together and submitted at once. There are three total attempts for the each quiz. If a quiz is completed after the due date a 30% late penalty will be given.
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Discussion Assignments must be completed in the time frame set for each assignment. If a discussion assignment is not completed by the due date a 0 will be given.
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Tests must be completed in the time frames listed below. If you are unable to complete the test during that time frame, please contact your professor as soon as possible.
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Dropped grade policy:
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At the end of the semester the lowest 3 Homework Assignments from MyMathLab will be dropped.
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At the end of the semester the lowest 2 Quiz grades from MyMathLab will be dropped.
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At the end of the semester the lowest 2 Discussion Assignment grades will be dropped.
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No Test grades will be dropped. (Extra credit may be completed for bonus on tests.)
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Extra Credit opportunities:
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For each test there will be a “Practice for Test” quiz in Canvas. This quiz is not counted as part of your grade, however if you complete the bonus quiz your highest score divided by 20 and rounded to the nearest whole number will be added as bonus to your test score. You may work the practice quiz as many times as you would like. The practice quiz must be completed within the testing time frame for each test.
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See “START HERE” document / “Getting Started” Module in Canvas for more information!
Testing Information
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Testing dates:
There are 5 tests in this class that will be completed online. Tests must be completed in the time frames listed below. For more information on the tests see “Assignment Descriptions” on the Course Homepage.
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Test 1: July 21-23
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Test 2: July 28-30
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Test 3: August 4-6
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Test 4: August 11-13
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Test 5: August 17-19
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Week
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Topic
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1
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1.1 Problem Solving: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
1.2 Problem Solving: Estimation, Graphs, and Mathematical Models
1.3 Problem Solving: Problem Solving
4.2 Problem Solving: Number Bases in Positional Systems
2.1 Sets: Basic Set Concepts
2.2 Sets: Subsets
2.3 Sets: Venn Diagrams & Set Operations
2.4 Sets: Venn Diagrams & Set Operations with Three Sets
2.5 Sets: Survey Problems
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Test 1 (Ch.1,4,2) must be taken from July 21-23
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8.1 Finance: Percent, Sales Tax, and Discounts
8.2 Finance: Income Tax
8.3 Finance: Simple Interest
8.4 Finance: Compound Interest
8.5 Finance: Annuities, Methods of Saving, and Investments
8.6 Finance: Cars
8.7 Finance: The Cost of Home Ownership
8.8 Finance: Credit Cards
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Test 2 (Ch.8) must be taken from July 28-30
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3.1 Logic: Statements, Negations, and Quantified Statements
3.2 Logic: Compound Statements and Connectives
3.3 Logic: Truth Tables for Negations, Conjunctions, and Disjunctions
3.4 Logic: Truth Tables for the Conditional and Biconditional
3.5 Logic: Equivalent Statements and Variations of Conditional Statements
3.6 Logic: Negations of Conditional Statements and De Morgan’s Laws
3.7 Logic: Arguments and Truth Table
3.8 Logic: Arguments and Euler Diagrams
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Test 3 (Ch.3) must be taken from August 4-6
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4
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11.1 Counting and Probability: The Fundamental Counting Principle
11.2 Counting and Probability: Permutations
11.3 Counting and Probability: Combinations
11.4 Counting and Probability: Fundamentals of Probability
11.5 Counting and Probability: Probability with Counting Techniques
11.6 Counting and Probability: Events Involving Not and Or; Odds
11.7 Counting and Probability: Events Involving And; Conditional
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Test 4 (Ch.11) must be taken from August 11-13
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5
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12.1 Statistics: Sampling, Frequency Distribution, and Graphs
12.2 Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency
12.3 Statistics: Measures of Dispersion
12.4 Statistics: Normal Distribution
12.5 Statistics: Applications of the Normal Distribution
12.6 Statistics: Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
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Test 5 (Ch. 12) must be taken from August 17-19
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See “Weekly Checklists” in Canvas for more information!
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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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)
TESTING POLICY
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. When possible, in-person proctored testing is preferred. For in-person classes testing will occur during the designated class times. For online classes in-person proctored testing may be required. On site testing may be done in an NCTC testing center, at test locations provided by the math division, or at another authorized testing site. If online testing is used, students may be required to use a webcam while testing. For online testing students will be required to scan and upload supporting documents. 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 Summer II course with a “W” is Thursday, August 5, 2021.
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)________
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
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdfl.
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
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Name of Chair:
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Ben Owens
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Office Location:
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As Corinth campus is being renovated office location is undetermined
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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bowens@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Mary Martinson
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1404
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.7731 ext. 4377
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E-mail Address:
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mmartinson@nctc.edu
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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
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.