SYLLABUS
MAT
118 – TRIGONOMETRY
Instructor:
______________________________ Office: __________________________
Phone: ______________________________ E-mail:__________________________
Lead
Instructor: Roberta
Christie Office:
J 1004
Course
Description:
Study and applications of fundamental concepts
in trigonometry. Includes trigonometric functions, identities, equations, and
inverse functions; graphing, degree and radian measure, solution of triangles,
vectors, polar coordinates and complex numbers. Graphing calculators will be
used in this course.
Textbook(s)
and Class Materials:
College
Algebra and Trigonometry and Pre-calculus, 2nd ed., Lial, Hornsby, and
Schneider, Addison Wesley Longman, 2001
Supplementary Materials,
A set of instructional videos is on reserve in
the Shawnee Community College library.
Any student needing additional instruction is encouraged to make use of
these videos.
Calculator: Each
student is required to have a graphing calculator. A Texas InstrumentTI-83 is recommended. There
are a limited number of calculators for loan on a first come basis.
Course
Objectives:
1. To guide the student in his/her study
of trigonometry.
2. To provide for student development in
the following areas:
knowledge
of triangles
special
triangles, special angles
angles
of rotation, reference angles
degree
and radian measure of angles
knowledge of the
definitions, and graphs, and properties of the six trigonometric
functions
and their inverses
a
working understanding of the fundamental identities
how
to solve right and oblique triangles
how
to solve trigonometric equations
knowledge
of vectors
knowledge
of polar coordinates (if time permits)
knowledge
of complex numbers (if time permits)
Knowledge
of sophisticated trigonometric graphing (if time permits)
3.
To increase the student's
trigonometry vocabulary
4. To provide transitional
motivational information ("why" as well as "how")
5. To provide for student awareness of the
role of trigonometry in his/her study of
mathematics.
6. Students will become
adept at using a graphic calculator
Instructional
Modes:
1. lecture/discussion (primary mode)
2. solving problems on the chalkboard to
demonstrate methods and procedures will be used extensively.
Student Expectations:
1. Attend class regularly and be on time.
2. Read and prepare assignments prior to
class.
3. Turn in assignments on time.
4. Be prepared for exams over assigned material. Take tests at regularly scheduled times unless extenuating circumstances
interfere. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
Student
Evaluation:
Hour tests will be given at the end of each
chapter. A comprehensive final will be given
at the end of the course. The hour tests
will count 100 points each and the final will count 200 points.
***Specifics on the grading procedures and/or a tentative
course schedule developed by the instructor, may accompany this syllabus.
Grading Policy:
Final grades will be determined with the
following approximate grading scale and will be based upon the total number of
points accumulated on the quizzes, the work in the textbook, and the take home
exams.
A
= 90% or above
B
= 80 ‑ 89%
C
= 70 ‑ 79%
D
= 60 ‑ 69%
Office
Hours:
Office hours will be posted on the bulletin
board outside the instructor’s office.
Other times are possible by scheduling individual appointments at
mutually convenient hours. Students are
encouraged to consult regularly with the instructor regarding class progress or
other topics of concern.
Inclement
Weather Policy:
Become familiar with the inclement weather
policy of Shawnee Community College. It
will be read in all classes and posted in the cafeteria or student lounge.
Academic
Dishonesty or Plagiarism:
Review the college policy regarding academic
dishonesty in the Student Handbook.
College
Policy:
Administrative policy
prohibits the following: eating, drinking,
or using tobacco in the classroom; bringing children or other unauthorized
individuals to the classroom.
Attendance Policy:
Each student is expected to attend all
class meetings. The student is expected
to be on time and ready to begin class with the proper materials at the
beginning of each class period. If a
student will be unable to attend class, it is their responsibility to contact
the instructor to obtain homework assignments and other information.
Topical Outline:
1.
Trigonometric Functions
a.
Angles
b.
Right Angles and Trigonometric Functions
c.
Finding Trigonometric Function Values
d.
Solving Right Triangles
e.
Radian Measure
f.
The Unit Circle and Circular Functions
g.
Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
h.
Graphs of Other Circular Functions (Optional)
2.
Trigonometric Identities and Equations
a.
Fundamental Identities
b.
Verifying Trigonometric Identities
c.
Sum and Difference Identities
d.
Double-Angle and Half-Angle Identities
e.
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
f.
Trigonometric Equations
g.
Equations Involving Inverse Trigonometric Functions
3.
Applications of Trigonometry
- Oblique Triangles and
the Law of Sines
- The Law of Cosines
- Vectors and the Dot
Product
- Application of Vectors
NOTE: The above
schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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