NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Pre-Calculus Math

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH 2412

Section Number: 

400

Semester/Year:

Fall 2018

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:

Pre-calculus, Edward B. Burger, Thinkwell, 2014

Access code for the online component (Required - you can do this thru Canvas)

Calculator - TI-30X IIS or equivalent.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Misty Hamner

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Room 209

Office Hours:

Monday 12:30-2:30

Tuesday 10:00 – 12:30

Wednesday 12:30 – 1:30

Thursday 10:00 – 12:30

Sunday (online) 7:00 – 9:00

Telephone Number:

(940) 498-6298

E-mail Address:

mhamner@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:

1

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions.

2

Recognize and apply algebraic and transcendental functions and solve related equations.

3

Apply graphing techniques to algebraic and transcendental functions.

4

Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the unit circle measured in both degrees and radians.

5

Prove trigonometric identities.

6

Solve right and oblique triangles.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

14

Quizzes

100

5

Regular Exams

500

1

Final Exam

100

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

 

Homework assignments, which will be posted in Canvas, are for you to practice the material learned in class.  These assignments will not be graded, but failure to complete these assignments generally results in poor results on the quizzes as well as the exams in the course.  You will have unlimited access to the homework assignments and may complete them as many times as you wish.

 

Quizzes will be posted in Canvas (through Thinkwell).  You will generally have a quiz due every week.  Quizzes will be due on the due date by 11:59 p.m.  No late work will be accepted.  Once the due date has passed, your access will be limited to reviewing the quiz.  You will have 5 attempts on each quiz.

 

There will be 5 regular exams during the semester (see outline below).  No individual make-up exams will be given without prior arrangements and at the discretion of the instructor. 

 

The final exam will be comprehensive.  Students who have 2 or fewer class absences may use their final exam to replace their lowest exam grade.

 

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

Assignment

Tentative Sections Covered

Tentative Due Dates

Quiz 1a (on paper)

Section 3.1

9/3 8:00 a.m.

Quiz 1b (online)

Section 3.1 – 3.3

9/10 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 2 (online)

Section 3.4 – 3.5

9/11 11:59 p.m.

Exam 1

Section 3.1 – 3.5

9/12 8:00 – 10:20 a.m.

Quiz 3 (online)

Section 8.1 – 8.3

9/19 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 4a (on paper)

Section 8.5

9/26 8:00 a.m.

Quiz 4b (online)

Section 8.4 – 9.1

9/26 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 5a (on paper)

Section 11.4

10/1 8:00 a.m.

Quiz 5b (online)

Section 11.1 – 11.3

10/1 11:59 p.m.

Exam 2

Section 8.1 – 11.4

10/3 8:00 – 11:20 a.m.

Quiz 6 (online)

Section 4.1 – 4.3

10/10 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 7 (online)

Section 4.4 – 5.2

10/15 11:59 p.m.

Exam 3

Section 4.1 – 5.2

10/17 8:00 – 10:20 a.m.

Quiz 8a (on paper)

Section 5.2 – 5.3

10/22 8:00 a.m.

Quiz 8b (online)

Section 5.3

10/22 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 9 (online)

Section 5.4 – 5.5

10/31 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 10a (on paper)

Section 5.5 – 5.6

11/5 8:00 a.m.

Quiz 10b (online)

Section 5.6 – 5.7

11/5 11:59 p.m.

Exam 4

Section 5.3 – 5.7

11/7 8:00 – 10:20 a.m.

Quiz 11a (on paper)

Section 6.1

11/14 8:00 a.m.

Quiz 11b (online)

Section 5.8 – 6.1

11/14 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 12 (online)

Section 6.2 – 6.4

11/20 11:59 p.m. (Note this is a Tuesday due date)

Quiz 13a (on paper)

Section 6.3 – 6.4

11/26 8:00 a.m.

Exam 5

Section 5.8 – 6.4

11/28 8:00 – 10:20 am.

Quiz 13b (online)

Section 7.1 – 7.2

11/28 11:59 p.m.

Quiz 14a (on paper)

Section S1 – S2

12/5 8:00 a.m.

Quiz 14b (online)

Section 7.3 – 10.1

12/5 11:59 p.m.

Final Exam

All sections covered during semester

12/8 – 12/13 Exact date and time TBD

 

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 16-week course with a “W” is Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Campus

Corinth Rm 186

Gainesville Rm 1403

Flower Mound at MSU 

Bowie

Graham

Hours

MW - 8 AM-6 PM

TR - 9 AM-7 PM

Friday- 9 AM-12 PM

Sat- 10 AM-1 PM

Monday - 12 PM-6 PM

Tuesday - 9 AM-6 PM

Sunday - 1 PM-5 PM

MW - 12 PM-4 PM
TR - 9 AM-1 PM

TBD

TBD

 

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:

 

 

 

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/catalog/north-central-texas-college-student-handbook/section-i/special-accommodations-office-students-with-disabilities/osd-department-contacts.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:

  1.  Zero on the assignment
  2. Failing grade for the course

 

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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