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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Elementary Statistical Methods
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Course Modality:
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Synchronous Online
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH 1342
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Section Number:
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0100
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Class Day/Time:
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MW 11-12:20
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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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Spring 2021
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Elementary Statistics; or equivalent
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data 5th edition, Michael Sullivan III, 2018, Pearson
MyStatLab (e-text included in MSL)
TI-30X IIS or TI 83-84 calculator is required
NOTE: Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
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Cary Crawford
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound/Online
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Office Hours:
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MW 8-11
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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ccrawford@nctc.edu
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All office hours will be held online this semester. Students can schedule an appointment with me by selecting the Cisco Webex option in Canvas and navigating to the “Office Hour” tab. The times that I am available will be displayed there and you may schedule a meeting by choosing a time and selecting “Confirm Meeting” at the bottom of the page.
GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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28
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Homework
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15
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8
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Excel Projects
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15
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4
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Exams
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70
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
Required: MyMathlab access – The e-book is included. If you would like to purchase a hardcopy the textbook is Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data 5th edition, Michael Sullivan III, 2018, Pearson
Calculator: Scientific calculator with Statistics application (std dev, linear regression, etc) TI-30X IIS is recommended. Graphing Calculators are fine. Phone calculators will NOT be allowed on exams.
Excel: Access to excel is required for 4 projects.
MyMathlab
MyMathlab is an online homework and course management system. The link is available on our Canvas course page. You can purchase an access code in bookstore or buy online using paypal or credit card. You will need to register for this right away. *Use chrome or Firefox when using MyMathlab – NOT safari or explorer.
Homework
Homework is submitted using mymathlab. Each homework question may be attempted 5 times. Each homework assignment is due at 11:59 pm on the due date. Students can work on the homework after the due date for 20% off.
Tests
There are three regular exams and a cumulative final. All tests will be taken during the class period. I will be proctoring via Webex or CANVAS conferences. You will be required to have your webcam turned on during the exam. The test questions will be short answer. You will scan and upload your answers. Students may be asked to demonstrate knowledge/skills in a one-on-one conference if deemed necessary by me. One make-up exam will be allowed if I am notified ahead of time. The final is required and may be used to replace the lowest regular exam grade.
Excel
Excel assignments will be posted in Canvas, and you will upload your completed project in Canvas. There are Excel guidelines posted in Canvas and an Excel manual in MyMathlab. Read these first. Most of your assignments will include a referral to this manual. Late excel projects will be counted off 10% per day. You can download Office products for free! (including EXCEL) here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office/default.aspx
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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MATH 1342 – 100: STATISTICS DUE DATES CALENDAR
Spring 2021 Synchronous Online MW 11-12:30
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Section
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Title
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*Due Date
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1.1
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Introduction to the Practice of Statistics
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Jan 22
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1.2
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Observational Studies versus Designed Experiments
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Jan 24
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1.3 - 1.4
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Simple Random Sampling and other Sampling Techniques
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Jan 27
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2.1
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Organizing Qualitative Data
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Jan 29
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2.2
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Organizing Quantitative Data
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Jan 29
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 1
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Jan 31
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3.1
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Measures of Central Tendency
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Feb 3
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3.2
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Measures of Dispersion
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Feb 5
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3.3
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Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion from Grouped Data
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Feb 10
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3.4
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Measures of Position and Outliers
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Feb 12
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3.5
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The five number Summary and Boxplots
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Feb 12
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 2
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Feb 14
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EXAM 1
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FEB 17
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4.1
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Scatter Diagrams and Correlation
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Feb 24
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4.2
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Least Squares Regression
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Feb 26
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 3
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Feb 28
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5.1
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Probability Rules
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Mar 3
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5.2
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The Addition Rule and Complements
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Mar 5
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5.3
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Independence and the Multiplication Rule
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Mar 5
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 4
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Mar 7
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5.4
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Conditional Probability and the General Multiplication Rule
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Mar 10
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5.5
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Counting Techniques
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Mar 12
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5.6
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Putting it All Together
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Mar 12
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 5
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Mar 21
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6.1
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Discrete Random Variables
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Mar 24
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6.2
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The Binomial Probability Distribution
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Mar 26
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 6
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Mar 28
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EXAM 2
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Mar 31
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7.1
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Properties of the Normal Distribution
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Apr 7
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7.2
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Applications of the Normal Distribution
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Apr 9
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 7
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Apr 11
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8.1
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Distribution of the Sample Mean
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Apr 14
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8.2
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Distribution of the Population Proportion
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Apr 16
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9.1
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Estimating a Population Proportion
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Apr 21
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9.2
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Estimating a Population Mean
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Apr 23
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CANVAS
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EXCEL 8
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Apr 25
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10.1
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Language of Hypothesis Testing
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Apr 28
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10.3
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Hypothesis Testing for Population Mean
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Apr 30
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EXAM 3
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May 5
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FINAL EXAM
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May 12
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions.
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Recognize, examine, and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data.
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Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinatorics.
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Explain the role of probability in statistics.
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Examine, analyze, and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables.
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Describe and compute confidence intervals.
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Solve linear regression and correlation problems.
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Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.
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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)
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 from a 16-week course with a “W” is Monday, April 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)________
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
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf.
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
Name of Chair:
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Ben Owens
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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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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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.
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.