NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Course Title:
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Integrated College Algebra
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Course Modality:
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Online
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH 1314/
NCBM 0214
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Section Number:
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0335
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Class Day/Time:
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Online
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Semester Credit Hours:
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2
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Semester/Year:
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Summer 2024
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Course Description for Math 1314 (NCTC Catalog):
In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conic may be included.
Course Description for NCBM 0214 (NCTC Catalog): A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Pass Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or earn satisfactory TSI Assessment placement score, or earn satisfactory placement score on another approved assessment.
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Required course materials:
Calculators are permitted.
*** NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NOR CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED – ONLY SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED. *** TI-30X IIS Multi-view is highly recommended.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Lori Blagg
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lblagg@nctc.edu
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Campus/Office Location:
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Denton
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Office Hours:
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Online hours via email/canvas or scheduled through WebEx:
Mon - Thurs 10:00am -- 12:00pm
Or by Appointment
I will be checking email and canvas messages during the week throughout the entire day. Please feel free to leave questions or problem numbers that you may need help with, and I will return your message with a worked out solution or answers to your questions.
(See information posted below about scheduling office hours)
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Telephone Number:
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Canvas messaging and Email are the best ways to contact me
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E-mail Address:
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lblagg@nctc.edu
Emails or canvas messages should expect an acknowledgement and/or a response within 24 hours. Please reach out if you do not hear from me within 24 hours.
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STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)
Each week instructors have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. (Traditionally these times have been called “office hours”.) This is a time when a student may ask questions regarding the class, or discuss a particular problem/topic with an instructor one-on-one. Student hours may be held in-person or online. See below for instructions on where/when/how instructors will offer student hours in this class.
<< For online office hours, students can schedule an appointment by selecting the Cisco Webex option in Canvas and navigating to the “Office Hour” tab. The times that the instructor is available will be displayed there and a student may schedule a meeting by choosing a time and selecting “Confirm Meeting” at the bottom of the page.>>
NCBM 0214 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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10
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Attendance & Participation
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50%
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MML assignments, Unit Quizzes, Midterm, & Final Exam
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Final Grade from MATH 1314
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50%
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Final grade scale: The NCBM course will be graded on a P/F basis.
Above 60% = P; Below 60% = F
Late work policy:
Homework and Quizzes may be worked past their due date with a late grade penalty. No Make-up Exams will be allowed. They must be completed on or before their due date or you will be given a zero.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
MATH TUTORING LAB
Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. There are math tutors available on every campus and online. This service is free for all students enrolled in an NCTC math class. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at https://www.nctc.edu/math-lab.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation, and collusion. The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academic dishonesty. 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 Code of Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. For more information on attendance regulations please see the 2022-2023 NCTC Catalog. (https://www.nctc.edu/catalog; Click on 2022-2023 CATALOG and go to page 138 to see Attendance Regulations)
- Attendance will be based on completion of weekly assignments. You must log in and complete required assignments every week (at any time during the week) or you will be considered absent for the week. Optional activities such as study plan or videos do not satisfy the attendance requirement. You must attempt at least one graded assignment (e.g., homework, practice quiz, or exam) each week.
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- To be counted present, you must log in and complete at least ONE weekly assignment with a score of 60% or higher. If needed, seek help so that you can re-take quizzes or re-try homework in order to get your grade
**All homework assignments are due on Sundays by midnight.**
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: Monday, July 15, 2024
Student Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
- Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
- Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
- Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
- Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
- Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
- Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in the study of other disciplines.
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook. To access Student Handbook go to NCTC homepage (www.nctc.edu), scroll to bottom and click “Student Handbook”.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Ben Owens
Office location: Corinth 174
Telephone number: 940.498.6209
E-mail address: bowens@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Mary Martinson
Office location: Gainesville 1403
Telephone number: 940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu