Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

Pre-Calculus Math

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH 2412

Section Number: 

402

Semester/Year:

Fall 2017

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

48

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: Textbook – Precalculus, Robert Blitzer, 6th edition, Pearson, 2017. [OPTIONAL]

 

Calculator – Non-graphing scientific calculator. TI-30X IIS calculator is recommended. (No Graphing Calculators Allowed) [OPTIONAL]

 

Access Code for MML [REQUIRED]

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Jason Rutledge

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth 206

Office Hours:

M/F: 10 – noon (online) T/R: noon – 2 (Corinth) W: 9:30 – 11:30 (Bowie/Graham)

Telephone Number:

(940) 498 - 6286

E-mail Address:

jrutledge@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

~12

Quizzes

20%

5

Tests

65%

1

Final Exam

15%

 

 

 

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

The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

 

Tuesday

Thursday

29-Aug

Introduction and Functions

31-Aug

Function Applications

   

 

 

5-Sep

Rational Functions

7-Sep

Test #1

12-Sep

Conics (Part I)

14-Sep

Conics (Part II)

19-Sep

Conics (Part III)

21-Sep

Conics (Part IV)

26-Sep

Test #2

28-Sep

Exponentials and Logarithms (Part I)

   

 

 

3-Oct

Exponentials and Logarithms (Part II)

5-Oct

Exponentials and Logarithms (Part III)

10-Oct

Test #3

12-Oct

Angles and Trigonometric Functions (Part I)

17-Oct

Angles and Trigonometric Functions (Part II)

19-Oct

Graphing Trigonometric Functions (Part I)

24-Oct

Graphing Trigonometric Functions (Part II)

26-Oct

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

31-Oct

Applications of Trigonometric Functions

 

 
   

 

 
   

2-Nov

Test #4

7-Nov

Trigonometric Identities (Part I)

9-Nov

Trigonometric Identities (Part II)

14-Nov

Trigonometric Identities (Part III)

16-Nov

Laws of Sines and Cosines

21-Nov

Polar Coordinates (Part I)

23-Nov

Thanksgiving Break (No Class)

28-Nov

Polar Coordinates (Part II)

30-Nov

Test #5

   

 

 

5-Dec

Vectors

7-Dec

Review for Final

12-Dec

No Class

14-Dec

Final 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:

  • A score of zero on the assignment, which will not be dropped.
  • Automatic failure in the course.
  • A formal report filed with the college.
  • Suspension or expulsion from the college.

 

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

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