MATH 1332 0977 - CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS-HYBRID

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MATH 1332 0977 SP26

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

Course title:  Contemporary Mathematics

Course prefix, number, and section number:  MATH 1332 0977

Semester/Year of course:  Spring 2026

Semester start and end dates: 1/12/2026 – 5/9/2026

Modality: Synchronous online/Hybrid using WebEx to connect

Class meeting location, days, and times:  Thursday @ 6:30 PM in WebEx

NCBM Support course meeting location, days, and times:  NCBM 0132 0977 / WebEx @ 5:30PM

Semester credit hours:  3 (Lecture hours: 48)

 

Course Description:  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 prerequisites:  Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Contemporary Mathematics; or equivalent.

 

Name of instructor:  Cammy Boaz

Office location:  Bowie Campus, room 116

Telephone number:  (940) 872-4002

Email address:  cboaz@nctc.edu

 

Required course materials:

Included in Lion Book Bundle 

MyMathLab access (courseware and e-text included in MML)

 

Not included in Lion Book Bundle

  • Course approved Calculator, REQUIRED:
    • Any Scientific or Graphing calculator is acceptable.
  • Operational computer connected to dependable internet service.  Technology is required to complete graded coursework. 
  • Browser requirements (with recent updates): Edge or Chrome. 
  • Built-in or connected Web-cam needed if connecting via WebEx.

 

Optional course materials:  Thinking Mathematically, Robert F. Blitzer, 8th edition, Pearson, 2023

 

Purchasing Course Materials

Starting in Spring 2026 NCTC is partnering with Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to make purchasing course materials easy and affordable.  When students register for classes, they are automatically opted in to the Lion Book Bundle which will provide students first day access to course materials.  In this program students are charged $24 per credit hour ($72 for a 3-hour class) as a fee on their NCTC student account. (These are labeled as “Book Fees” on NCTC invoice). Students may choose to opt out of this program, but would then be expected to purchase needed class materials on their own. If opting out, students would receive a refund on their NCTC student account. Students may choose to opt out starting one month prior to classes beginning through the first week of class. Students might benefit from opting out if they are enrolled in classes that use OER (free course materials).  Note: The Lion Book Bundle applies to all classes a student is registered for in a given semester (both 16-week and 8-week). A student must either opt in or out for all classes—not each class individually.  If you want to take advantage of the Lion Book Bundle, no action is needed as students are automatically opted in.  If you would like to opt out of the program, you must go to the Opt-out page (click link below).

Click here for more information: Lion Book Bundle information

 

ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION

 

Communication is key to establishing a good academic association.  For this course, the preferred academic communication tool is utilizing the NCTC Student email system or the Canvas Inbox.  Any communication sent using personal email will be redirected to the school email account or Canvas Inbox.  When addressing your instructor, please include your course section, your first and last name, and a detailed description of your concern.  The more information you provide in the initial communication will result in a better understanding of your concern and ultimately an improved response or resolution to your concern.

 

STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)

Each week instructors have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. (Traditionally these times are called “office hours”.) This is a time when a student may ask questions regarding the class, or discuss a particular problem/topic with an instructor one-on-one.  Student hours may be held in-person or online.  See below for instructions on where/when/how instructors will offer student hours in this class.

 

Small Group Tutoring hours:  In WebEx

Thursday:            5:30-6:20 p.m.

 

1-on-1 Online Tutoring hours: We will be utilizing the Webex Office Hour tool for students to schedule appointments for online meetings via Webex.  Appointments for virtual meetings can be made by clicking the Cisco Webex Link in Canvas and selecting the “Office Hours” option at the top.  Please make appointments at least one day in advance. If you need to re-schedule or cancel, please do so in advance of your appointment time.

 

Monday:              11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (WebEx appointment required)

Tuesday:              7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (WebEx appointment required)               

Wednesday:        11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (WebEx appointment required)     

  • The student will receive a confirmation email (check your NCTC Student email account) containing the required WebEx meeting link for the designated date and time. Save and utilize this link to join the instructor at the requested date and time. Students can cancel and/or reschedule an appointment by contacting the instructor prior to the scheduled appointment.

 

Other ways to communicate with the instructor:

Asking Questions using Email/Canvas Inbox messaging/Access Pearson “Ask the Instructor”: Students are always welcome to communicate their questions or concerns using their preferred Lion Pride student Email account. Students may also send questions using the Pearson ‘Ask the Instructor’ option available in each homework component. To be most beneficial and timely in forming a response to you, students are expected to clearly identify themselves, the course, and use professional communication skills when posing a question.  I do require students to send their written work when asking questions about any course content so that I can better understand where the processes used may be causing an issue. 

 

MATH TUTORING LAB

 

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance.  There are math tutors available on most campuses and online.  This service is free for all students enrolled in an NCTC math class. For on-campus tutoring no appointment is needed. For online tutoring, go to UpSwing tutoring in OneLogin to make an appointment.
Tutor schedules and more information: www.nctc.edu/math-lab.

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

List of graded assignments: 

Assignment Type                            Number of graded element                                Percentage Value

Pearson Homework                            Approx. 30                                                      15%

Pearson Quizzes                                 14                                                                    20%

Pearson Ch. Reviews                          4                                                                      10%

Projects (in lieu of exams)                 4                                                                      50%

Weekly Attendance                            15                                                                    5%

 

Final grade scale:  90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

 

GRADING POLICY

 

Attendance for Spring 2026 Math 1332 Contemporary Math:

Students will be required to download the free Qwickly Attendance app.  This app will be used to scan a QR code provided in class at a random time, to record your attendance.  If you are not present at that time, no credit will be earned for attendance that day.  Attendance accounts for 5% of your course grade.

HOMEWORK / QUIZZES / CHAPTER REVIEWS

ACCESS PEARSON (also referred to as MyMathLab (MML)) is an online system where you will be spending most of your time in this course. You will access MML through the Canvas course page using the Access Pearson 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, quizzes and reviews. The assignments for each section will generally be due on Wednesdays at 11:59 pm (unless otherwise noted).

Pearson Homework

Homework is 15% of your grade.  It will be divided into sections based on the sections of the textbook.  There will be anywhere from 2 to 4 homework sections due in a week.  The assignments for each section will generally be due on Wednesdays at 11:59 pm (unless otherwise noted).  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 is little reason why you cannot get near 100% on all the homework assignments!  There is a penalty for late assignments.

 

Pearson Quizzes

Quizzes are 20% of your grade.  You will have 1-3 quizzes each week, over the same sections as the homework.  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.  These will also be due on Wednesdays at 11:59pm. There is a penalty for late assignments.

 

Pearson Chapter Reviews

Reviews are 10% of your grade. You may take each review 3 times, and your highest grade will be the one recorded.  These will also be due on Wednesdays at 11:59pm.  There is a penalty for late assignments.

 

PROJECTS / CALCULATOR REQUIREMENTS

 

Projects (in lieu of exams): Projects are assigned throughout the semester and are assigned in lieu of exams/tests. Each project will be made available in Canvas (They are not in Pearson). Projects combined are worth 50% of your grade. Look for announcements concerning the projects. There are no make-up projects so plan your time accordingly.

 

Calculators:  A scientific calculator, at minimum, is required for this class.  The recommended one is the TI-30X IIS.  A graphing calculator is not required but is allowed in this course (TI 83 or TI 84).  There will be limited instructions on how to use the calculator for some calculations.

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy: 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 Code of Conduct” for more details.  


Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  1. Zero on the assignment
  2. Failing grade for the course

 

Canvas Access: All students must have complete access to Canvas and other online course materials for the entire semester. It is the student’s responsibility to have access to the internet, as well as all needed programs to complete both in-person and online courses.  Students are not to give any other person access to his/her Canvas or online course platforms. Students can be removed from the course immediately upon violating this rule.  Once a student his given another person access to his/her Canvas account, the credibility of any work completed becomes questionable.

 

Attendance Policy:  Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. For more information on attendance regulations please see the NCTC Catalog.  (Attendance Regulations – NCTC Catalog)

 

Attendance for Spring 2026 Math 1332 Contemporary Math:  Students will be required to download the free Qwickly Attendance app.  This app will be used to scan a QR code provided in class at a random time, to record your attendance.  If you are not present at that time, no credit will be earned for attendance that day.  Attendance accounts for 5% of your course grade.

 

Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

 

Last day to withdraw from a Spring 2026 course with a “W” is: Monday, March 30, 2026

 

Student Learning Outcomes:  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.

 

Core Objectives:

 

X          Critical Thinking

X          Communication

X          Empirical and Quantitative

Teamwork

Personal Responsibility

Social Responsibility

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.


AI STATEMENT

Absent a clear statement from a course instructor, use of or consultation with generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other similar technologies shall be treated analogously to assistance from another person, agency, or entity. In particular, using generative AI tools to substantially complete an assignment or exam is not permitted. Students should acknowledge the use of generative AI (other than incidental use) and default to disclosing such assistance when in doubt.

 

When students use generative AI to replace the rigorous demands of personal engagement with their coursework, it runs counter to the educational mission of the college and undermines the heart of education itself. Artificial Intelligence, large language models, and other such technologies hold promise for deploying knowledge in service to others and accelerating the discovery of new knowledge. However, such technology poses new challenges to pedagogy and to integrity. Within the context of the teaching mission of the college and consistent with the Student Code of Conduct, the authority to define the appropriate use, study, and deployment of these technologies rests with the faculty.

 

Individual course instructors, in coordination with their divisions, set policies regulating the use of generative AI tools in their courses, including allowing or disallowing some or all uses of such tools. Course instructors will set such policies in their course syllabi and clearly communicate such policies to students. Students who are unsure of policies regarding generative AI tools are encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification.

 

AI MATH DIVISION STATEMENT

Many online calculators, equation solvers, and graphing tools exist that may aid students in computing and visualizing math problems. These tools are a great resource for helping better understand how to work problems and can be a huge help in studying. However, these tools can be misused/overused. Math classes require students to develop a certain level of skill that a student must be able to demonstrate without the aid of these tools. Often a student may become reliant on these tools or have false sense of confidence in their knowledge and skills. Generally, if a student is using tools or resources to help learn material, eventually they must take away those resources to ensure they are able to work problems with only the tools allowed in the class. In short, we encourage students to use whatever tools they find useful in developing their knowledge and skills. But, these tools must be used thoughtfully so that true understanding and proficiency are developed.  

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

 

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. 
See the NCTC Student Services page for those departments/programs and links to their sites.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

 

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

 

Name of instructor:  Cammy Boaz

Office location:  Bowie Campus, room 116

Telephone number:  (940) 872-4002

Email address:  cboaz@nctc.edu

 

Name of Chair:  Ben Owens

Office location:  Corinth 174

Telephone number:  940.498.6209

E-mail address:  bowens@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructional Dean:  Mary Martinson

Office location:  Gainesville 1403

Telephone number:  940.668.7731 ext. 4377

E-mail address:  mmartinson@nctc.edu

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