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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Pre-Calculus Math
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Course Prefix & Number: Math2412
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Section Number: 500
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Semester: Fall 2016
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 80
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness
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Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 College Algebra or the equivalent preparation
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Pre-calculus Author: Edward B. Burger Publisher: Thinkwell
We will have these books provided for you in the library, but you will have to purchase an access code for the online component. (You can do this thru Canvas)
TI-30X IIS or equivalent.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Ronald Bautch
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound - Campus room #107
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8404
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E-mail Address:
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rbautch@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Points
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1
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Off-line Homework
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10
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30
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Homework
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35
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12
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Quizzes
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65
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5
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Tests
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500
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1
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Final Exam
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100
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions.
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Recognize and apply algebraic and transcendental functions and solve related equations.
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3
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Apply graphing techniques to algebraic and transcendental functions.
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Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the unit
circle measured in both degrees and radians.
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5
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Prove trigonometric identities.
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6
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Solve right and oblique triangles.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students are responsible for keeping up with what occurs in class when they are absent. Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
MWF Test Schedule 8:00 - 9:30
Test 1 September 09, 2016 (Friday)
Test 2 September 28, 2016
Test 3 October 19, 2016
Test 4 November 09, 2016
Test 5 November 30, 2016
Final December 07, 2016 (Wednesday)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3th 2016.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
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 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being 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). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
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
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Keith Bailey
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Office Location:
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Cor335
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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kbailey@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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