NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Machine Shop Mathematics
Course Prefix & Number:		MCHN 1343	Section Number:	381	Semester/Year:	Fall 2021
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Designed to prepare the student with technical, applied mathematics that will be necessary in future machine shop related courses
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required or Recommended Course Materials:     Introductory Technical Mathematics 6th edition Cengage ISBN: 10-1111542007 ISBN: 13-9781111542009   See Cengage’s website for free access to the book and materials   https://www.cengage.com/covid-19-support/student/

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Dale K Roberts
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville Campus/CTE Building 2100, Office 2109
Telephone Number:	940.668.7731 x4415
E-mail Address:	dkroberts@nctc.edu

  

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	4 – 6 PM	4 – 6 PM	4 – 6 PM	12-3 PM

 

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:
	Identify conversion methods of numbering systems
	Convert fractions to decimals and back
	Use formulas to solve measurement problems

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
7	Weekly Discussions	105points
7	Homework/Quizzes	70 points
4	Exams	400 points
	Additional reviews/assignments	150 points
	Total Points	725 points

 

Grading Scale

A	90% - 100% (900-1000 points)		D	60% - 69% (600 - 699 points
B	80% - 89% (800- 899 points)		F	0 – 59% (0 – 599 points)
C	70% - 79% (700 – 799 points)

 

 

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

W	Assignments		Topic
1	Section 1: chapters 1-3	Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question	Numbers, Fractions & Decimals
2	Section 2: chapters 4-6	Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question, Exam 1	Ratios, Percentages & Signs
3	Section 3: chapters 7 & 9	Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question	Precision Measurement & the Metric System
4	Section 4: chapters 10 & 11	Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question, Exam 2	Calipers & Micrometers
5	Section 5: chapters 15 & 20	Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question	Cartesian Coordinates & Angle Measurements
6	Section 6: chapters 22-25	Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question, Exam 3	Triangles & Circles
7	Section 8: chapter 30	Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question	Volume & Surface Area
16	Exam 4 - Final	(completed as part of Week 7, section 8)

 

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 as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the 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 they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  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 from a course with a “W” is _September 23^rd  2021.

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     

o         Communication

o         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 (For classes in the Core)

o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           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

X         WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

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”. 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Darrell Smith
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus, CTE Building 2100, Office 2110
Telephone Number:	940.668.7731 x4426
E-mail Address:	ddsmith@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Debbie Huffman
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus
Telephone Number:	940-668-3357
E-mail Address:	dhuffman@nctc.edu

 

 Expanded Information

1. Instructor’s availability – I am available as much as possible. I will respond to all emails within 24 hours.  The only exception would be on the weekend and/or holiday but even then, I will make every effort to respond within 24 hours.  I also recommend that you take advantage of office hours.  I will have office hours (as listed on page 1 of syllabus) every week.  These hours will be in person for on campus classes and online for off campus.  If you need to meet, let me know so that I will expect you.
2. Make up and late assignments – all make up and/or late assignments will be accepted (or not) based on instructor’s discretion. All late work accepted will have a minimum of a 10% late penalty from the grade.
3. Extra credit – there will be various opportunities to complete extra credit work. I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of these opportunities.  Most of you might think you do not need it but then, after 8 weeks, you do.  If your grade is borderline to the next higher grade, it is greatly in your favor if you have worked the extra credit.  If you did not, it makes me think that you are not going the extra step to improve your grade.
4. Lectures and reading – you will have weekly reading assignments, PowerPoint and other weekly assignments (in Canvas). Do not just try and get by with the PowerPoint only.  The exams will pull from the book also, so you do need to read the assigned chapters.
5. Program and learning outcomes – throughout the course, there will be quizzes and assignments that are related directly to the outcomes required for the course. These assignments will be specified and must be completed in one try.
6. Exams - there will be 4 exams that will cover 2 sections each.  These 4 exams include the final.  The exams will not be comprehensive but there will be up to 10-15% review questions.  The exam itself will consist of 40 – 50 questions that are true/false and/or multiple choice.  Once in a great while, if appropriate, there will be an essay question.
7. Quizzes – a quiz will be given based on a need to re-enforce or build upon a concept that is more challenging or difficult. The quiz will consist of 10 – 15 questions and usually be worth 15 points.  Remember, the goal of the quiz is not to build points, but to re-enforce a concept.
8. Discussion questions – there will be a discussion question that will pertain to the weekly topic. This question is designed to stimulate a thought-provoking interaction between students.  This only works if everyone participates.  That is why the initial post is due by Wednesday of the assigned week.  The initial post should be a well thought out response to the posted question.  I will grade this on content, grammar, spelling and the timely posting.  There is no word requirement, but you must answer the posted question.  This portion of the discussion is worth 10 points.  The remaining 5 points will be awarded for the response post.  The response post is a reply to at least one of your fellow students.  The response will be graded on content, grammar and spelling.  The post must not be just an agree/disagree with the person.  It must be an agree/disagree but also why you agree/disagree.  This is the only way that you will get full credit. 

 

Rubric for Discussion	15 points total
Initial Post	Grammar/Spelling 0-3 points
	Content 0-4 points
	Timely 0-3 points
Response Post	Grammar/Spelling 0-1 points
	Content 0-1 points
	Timely 0 -3 point

 

Misc.

1. Assignments will be posted in the appropriate module in Canvas. It is the student’s responsibility to check on a regular basis the course content in Canvas. 
2. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own grades. Grades for each of the assignments and exams will be posted in Canvas.  If you believe the grade posted is in error, please contact your instructor immediately.
3. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the class. The instructor will not drop the class for you.  You are required the fill out the required paperwork necessary to drop the class before the last drop date.
4. The instructor reserves the right to change group assignments, group members, course assignments, grading policies, and assignment schedules at any time.
5. On campus classes will have attendance recorded each class session. This will count to 10% of your grade.
6. Online attendance is measured by on time completion of assignments. If you are continually late with assignments, there will be a 10% reduction in your overall grade.
7. I will insist on professionalism in all communications and interactions in this course. All discussions, assignments and conversations will be in the appropriate format using proper English.  This expectation includes content, grammar, spelling and appropriate communication medium.  It is the goal that each of you continue to develop professionalism.  If you have questions about proper professionalism, then feel free to contact me about expectations.

 

 

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

 

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html