NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Pre-Calculus Math
Course Prefix & Number:	MATH 2412	Section Number:	401	Semester/Year:	Fall 2017
Semester Credit Hours:	4	Lecture Hours:	80	Lab Hours:
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness.
Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 College Algebra or the equivalent preparation.
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) Calculator - TI-30X IIS or equivalent.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Ravi Kumar
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth 313, Gainesville 822
Office Hours:	Corinth Campus Tuesday, Thursday   8:25am-8:55am, 10:55am-12:25pm,  MW 12:20pm-12:55pm, F 11:50am-12:50pm Gainesville Campus MW   10:00am-11:30am, Friday 10:00am-11:00am
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	rkumar@nctc.edu

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions
	Recognize and apply algebraic and transcendental functions and solve related equations
	Apply graphing techniques to algebraic and transcendental functions.
	Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the unit circle measured in both degrees and radians.
	Prove trigonometric identities.
	Solve right and oblique triangles.

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
14	Quizzes	20%
4	Exams	60%
1	Final Exam	20%

 

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

The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion. 

 

Tentative Schedule

Exam 1:  Wednesday, September 20

Exam 2:   Friday, October 13

Exam 3:   Monday, November 6

Exam 4:   Wednesday, December 6

Final Exam (comprehensive):  Monday, December 11

 

Since tests are scheduled ahead of time, I expect everyone to be here. If you absolutely cannot be here, you must contact me before or on the day of the exam to reschedule the exam. Otherwise you will get a zero for that exam. Once you contact me, I will give you instructions on when and where you can take the exam.

 

 

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)

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 9, 2017.

MATH LAB Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. No appointments are necessary. See the most current tutoring hours for all five campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.    TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY: GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library) CORINTH – 186 FLOWER MOUND - 111 Mon 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon through Thurs 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

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).   http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services.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. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html. 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  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

 

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

Name of Chair :	Dr. Elizabeth Howell
Office Location:	Corinth 236
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	ehowell@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	Gainesville 1306
Telephone Number:	940.668.3351
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu

 

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS

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 http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.