Math 25-Trigonometry-Fall 2007-Syllabus Word Document

Section 1638, TTh 2-3:30pm, V10

 

Course Description:

This course will be an in-depth study of trigonometric functions, right triangle trigonometry, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, complex numbers including DeMoivre’s Theorem, and polar coordinates and equations. Applications will be emphasized throughout the course.

*I will assume that you have already mastered the prerequisite material in Math C or an equivalent intermediate algebra course.

Textbook: Analytic Trigonometry with Applications, by Barnett, et. al., 9th edition.

Other supplies: You will need an inexpensive protractor, compass and small ruler to use in class.

Calculator: A graphing calculator is recommended for this class. I will use the TI-86 in classroom demonstrations.

Math Lab/Tutoring:

• The Math Lab is located in the newly remodeled science building on the 2^nd floor there is an instructor available to answer questions and there are computers available for student use.
• The math lab is a great place to work on homework and science projects.
• There is also a tutoring center located in the communications building; one on one tutoring is available there with a referral signed by me.

Expected Student Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course the student is expected to be able to:

A.        Measure angles and arcs, using both radian and degree measurement.

B.         Calculate trigonometric functions of an angle given in either radian or degree measure from common triangles, reference triangles and from the unit circle, as well as with a calculator.

C.        Solve problems using the relationships of sides in special triangles.

D.        Identify the domain and range of trigonometric functions and their inverses.

E.         Construct (both on paper and with a graphing calculator) and recognize graphs of trigonometric functions and their inverses using translation, amplitude and phase shifts.

F.         Analyze and prove trigonometric identities, and make substitutions using those identities.

G.        Calculate missing sides of right and non-right triangles, using the basic trigonometric functions, the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines.

H.        Solve conditional trigonometric equations.

I.          Solve word problems using trigonometric concepts.

J.          Set up and solve problems using the concepts of vectors, including vector addition.

K.        Construct graphs of trigonometric functions using polar coordinates.  

L.         Calculate operations on complex numbers utilizing trigonometry.

M.        Calculate powers and roots using DeMoivre’s Theorem.

Homework Assignments:

• Homework will be used on quizzes as notes.
• Homework will be collected with the quizzes.
• Each section of homework is worth 10 points.
• You may turn in late homework assignments using your late assignment coupons.
• Your work must communicate. Write the problem (or question) and a step by step explanation of how you obtained your answer, with (if possible) a check for accuracy. No credit will be given for papers containing answers without work.
• Read ahead and look over the examples in the book before I lecture on a section, this is a good way to warm up your mind to new material.

Cooperative Projects:  cooperative team projects will be scheduled this semester. You must attend class on the scheduled days to receive credit for these assignments.

Tests:

• Four Tests will be given during the semester; each exam will be scaled to be out of 100.
• Ch1&2: week 4, Ch 3: week 7, Ch 4&5: week 12, Ch 6&7: week 17
• You may use one 3x5 card of notes and a scientific calculator on each exam.
• I will provide the materials needed for taking exams.
• You can make-up one exam using your late exam coupon.
• Note: Make up exams must be taken within three school days.
• Arrangements can be made to take a test early if you know you will be absent this is not considered a make-up exam.

Quizzes:

• We will have quick quizzes once a week, these will be short quizzes from the homework.
• Each quiz is worth 10 points.  Two quiz scores will be dropped.
• You may make-up one quiz using your late quiz coupon.  You have 3 school days to do this.

 

Final Exam:  The Final Exam will be a comprehensive two-hour exam; Thursday, Dec. 13^th 2-4pm.  I will provide the materials needed for the final exam.

Attendance:

• Attendance is taken using a sign in method. I reserve the right to drop anyone from this course who misses four class sessions.
• You are responsible for all announcements made in class whether or not you were able to attend
• I only drop people on census and progress report dates; dropped students will be posted on my website.
•  If you have an emergency of some sort, come and talk to me about it so we can work around missed class time. I classify emergencies as extended illnesses that can be proven with a doctor’s note, a death in the family, jury duty, or any other situation you can’t get out of.
• Contact Information (In case of absence):

Name:                                                                                                          Name:

Contact number:                                                                                        Contact number:

E-mail:                                                                                                         E-mail:

 

 

 

 

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