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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Pre-Calculus Math
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH 2412
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Section Number:
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402
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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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: 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]
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jason Rutledge
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 206
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Office Hours:
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M/F: 10 – noon (online) T/R: noon – 2 (Corinth) W: 9:30 – 11:30 (Bowie/Graham)
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 498 - 6286
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E-mail Address:
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jrutledge@nctc.edu
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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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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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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Prove trigonometric identities.
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Solve right and oblique triangles.
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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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Percentage or Point Values
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~12
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Quizzes
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20%
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5
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Tests
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65%
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1
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Final Exam
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15%
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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)
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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29-Aug
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Introduction and Functions
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31-Aug
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Function Applications
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5-Sep
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Rational Functions
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7-Sep
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Test #1
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12-Sep
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Conics (Part I)
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14-Sep
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Conics (Part II)
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19-Sep
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Conics (Part III)
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21-Sep
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Conics (Part IV)
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26-Sep
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Test #2
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28-Sep
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Exponentials and Logarithms (Part I)
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3-Oct
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Exponentials and Logarithms (Part II)
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5-Oct
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Exponentials and Logarithms (Part III)
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10-Oct
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Test #3
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12-Oct
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Angles and Trigonometric Functions (Part I)
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17-Oct
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Angles and Trigonometric Functions (Part II)
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19-Oct
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Graphing Trigonometric Functions (Part I)
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24-Oct
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Graphing Trigonometric Functions (Part II)
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26-Oct
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions
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31-Oct
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Applications of Trigonometric Functions
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2-Nov
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Test #4
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7-Nov
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Trigonometric Identities (Part I)
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9-Nov
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Trigonometric Identities (Part II)
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14-Nov
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Trigonometric Identities (Part III)
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16-Nov
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Laws of Sines and Cosines
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21-Nov
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Polar Coordinates (Part I)
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23-Nov
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Thanksgiving Break (No Class)
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28-Nov
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Polar Coordinates (Part II)
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30-Nov
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Test #5
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5-Dec
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Vectors
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7-Dec
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Review for Final
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12-Dec
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No Class
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14-Dec
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Final Exam
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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.
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 186
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues, Wed, Thurs
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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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?
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Name of Chair :
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Dr. Elizabeth Howell
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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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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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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