NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Machine Shop Mathematics
Course Prefix & Number: MCHN 1343 Section Number: 0812 Semester: Spring 2025
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
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
Disclaimer:
The contents of this syllabus are subject to change by the instructor or other faculty as deemed appropriate to facilitate the educational objectives of this class.
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% D 60% - 69%
B 80% - 89% F 0 – 59%
C 70% - 79%
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
W Assignments Topic
1 Section 1: chapters 1-6 Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question Review Exam 1-6 Fundamentals of General Mathematics
2 Section 2: chapters 7-11 Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question, Review Exam 7-11 Measurement
3 Section 3: chapters 12-14 Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question Review Exam 12-14 Fundamental of Algebra
5 Section 4: chapters 19-22,25 Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question Review Exam 19-22,25 Fundamentals of Plane Geometry
4 Section 5: chapters 26 & 27 Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question, Review Exam 26,27 Geometric Figures: Areas and Volumes
6 Section 7: chapters 33-35 Quiz/Homework, Discussion Question, Review Exam 33-35 Fundamentals of Trigonometry
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 April 18th 2025
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 Division Chair: Victor Drayton
Office Location: Gainesville, Building 2100 office 2110
Telephone Number 972-899-9701 or Mitel – 4401
E-mail address: vdrayton@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Darrell D Smith
Office Location: Champion Circle
Telephone Number: (817)464-1001
E-mail Address: ddsmith@nctc.edu