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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Physical Science
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Course Prefix & Number: Phys1415
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 48
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology. May or may not include a laboratory
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college readiness standard for intermediate algebra
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: An Introduction to Physical Science, 14th Edition, Shipman, Wilson, Higgins, and Torres (REQUIRED)
Calculator (TI30XIIS or equivalent). Cell-phone calculators are not allowed.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Uma Choppali
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus room 331
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Telephone Number:
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XXX-XXX-XXXX
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E-mail Address:
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uchoppali@nctc.edu
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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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20
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Lab
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20
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4
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Tests
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60
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1
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Final Exam
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20
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Use the principles of mechanics to solve problems involving motion, forces, energy, momentum, and repetitive motion.
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2
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Describe the basic principles of fluid mechanics.
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3
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Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of heat and thermodynamics.
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4
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Solve basic problems involving electricity.
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5
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Describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
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6
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Describe the characteristics of light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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7
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Demonstrate an understanding of the atomic model and nuclear energy.
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8
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Demonstrate understanding of the basis of science using terms such as scientific method, hypothesis, law, theory, and pseudoscience.
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9
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Discuss energy resources.
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10
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Use the principles of mechanics to solve problems involving motion, forces, energy, momentum, and repetitive motion
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students are responsible for keeping up with what occurs in class when they are absent. Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Week
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Date
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Topic
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Lab
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1
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8/22
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Introduction 1: Metric System
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Graphing
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8/24
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1: Metric System, Significant Figures
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8/26
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1: Density
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2
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8/29
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2: Motion
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Density I; Density II
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8/31
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2: Free Fall
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9/02
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2: Projectile Motion
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3
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9/05
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Labor Day
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9/07
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3: Force; Friction
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9/09
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3: Momentum (Linear and Rotational)
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4
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9/12
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3: Torque; Buoyancy
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Projectile Motion; Friction
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9/14
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Test-I: 1, 2, 3
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9/16
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4: Work, Energy, Power
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5
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9/19
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4: Power
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Torque; Archimedes Principle
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9/21
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4: Alternative Energy
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9/23
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4: Alternative Energy
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6
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9/26
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5: Temperature, Heat
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Mixtures I
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9/28
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5: Heat
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9/30
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5: Latent Heat
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7
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10/03
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5: Heat Transfer
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Mixtures II
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10/05
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Test-II: 4, 5
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10/07
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6: Waves
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8
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10/10
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6: Sound
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Simple Harmonic Motion; Resonance of Sound
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10/12
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6: Resonance
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10/14
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7: Reflection, Refraction
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9
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10/17
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7: Refraction
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Refraction; Snell’s Law
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10/19
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7: Diffraction; Interference; Polarization
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10/21
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Test-III: 6, 7
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10
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10/24
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8: Current, Voltage
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Electrical Measurements
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10/26
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8: Voltage, Power
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10/28
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8: Electric Circuits
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11
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10/31
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8: Magnets
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Light Bulb Circuits
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11/02
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8: Electromagnetism
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11/04
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9: Models of the Atom
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12
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11/07
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9: Models of the Atom
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Induced Voltages
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11/09
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9: Models of the Atom
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11/11
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10: Nuclear Physics
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13
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11/14
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10: Nuclear Physics
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Spectrometer
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11/16
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10: Radioactivity; Nuclear Reactors
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11/18
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10: Hazardous Effects of Radiation
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14
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11/21
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Test-IV: 8, 9, 10
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Atomic Structure
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11/23
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19: Composition of the Atmosphere
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11/25
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Thanksgiving Holiday
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15
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11/28
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19: The Atmosphere
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Nuclear Waste ; Global Warming
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11/30
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20: Atmospheric Pollution
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12/02
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Review
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16
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12/05
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Final Exam
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3rd 2016.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
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 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being 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/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
x 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
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x 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
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Keith Bailey
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Office Location:
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Cor335
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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kbailey@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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