Trigonometry Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

MATH-1316-011 Trigonometry

Prerequisites

MATH 1314-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Trigonometric functions and graphs; triangle solutions; identities; equations; inverse functions; complex numbers and polar coordinates.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Trigonometry, 9th ed.  (Your book should be bundled with a "My Math Lab" access code.  If your book did not come with a code you can purchase an access code online at http://www.mymathlab.com .  Please refer to the Online Orientation in AC Online for "My Math Lab" registration procedures.) 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Trigonometric functions and graphs; triangle solutions; identities; equations; inverse functions; complex numbers and polar coordinates

 

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:

1. Solving triangles
2. Definitions of the trigonometric functions
3. Graphing trigonometric functions and their inverses
4. Proving trigonometric identities
5. Writing the trigonometric forms of complex numbers
6. Graphing equations in polar coordinates

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:

Scholastic dishonesty (cheating) of any kind will not be tolerated in this course.  Knowingly or unknowingly participating in scholastic dishonesty will result in a non-replaceable grade of zero on the assignment or exam involved.  Thus, if you are caught cheating on an exam, a grade of zero will be assigned with no chance of the final exam replacing that grade.  Further action at a higher level may be sought if necessary.  Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Students Code and Responsibilities Section.

 

 

 

BEHAVIORAL EXPACTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES:

Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.  Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noise or use, talking during lecture, abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language and/or demeanor toward faculty, staff, students, and/or property.

 

In order to receive credit for a course, all materials listed on the syllabus must be covered.  The state of Texas set the requirements, therefore, this course will move at a pace to ensure that these requirements are met.  Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered.

 

Student who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights and Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to: removal from the classroom, consultation with the department chair and/or other AC/PDHS authority, withdrawal from the course and/or college.

 

 

CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

It is the policy of the Mathematics Department that cell phone or any electronic devices must be turned off in the classroom.  Cell phones should not be out during class.

 

DISABILITY STATEMENT:

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirement should contact Disability Services (SS-119, Phone: 371-5436) as soon as possible

 

ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be on time.Students need to be on time to every class meeting.  It is distracting and disrespectful to the class when you arrive late.  If you must be late, take a seat nearest the door.  If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will be counted absent. 
2. Be prepared. Students need to have all homework completed and ready to discuss.
3. No disruptive behavior will be tolerated.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited too: cell phones (ringing or texting) and beepers, abusive language and/or behavior, talking while instructor is lecturing, sleeping, leaving class early, arriving late, and getting up during lecture to go to the trashcan, sharpen pencil, or restroom. 
4. Substitute behavior.  If a substitute should come in to teach the class you are expected to be on your best behavior and treat him/her with the highest respect. 

Grading Criteria

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD/EVALUATION:

Tentatively eight major exams and a comprehensive final will be given during the semester.  Test dates will be announced in class.  If it is known that an absence will occur on an exam date, the student is to make arrangements with the instructor prior to the exam date.  You may replace one missed exam with the grade you make on the final exam.  If you do not miss any chapter exams during the semester, I will replace you lowest chapter exam grade with the grade you make on the final, provided the grade on the final is higher than the lowest chapter exam grade.

 

FINAL EXAMINATION:

The final exam is comprehensive and taken in class.  If the final is higher than your lowest chapter exam grade, not including the homework average, it will replace that one grades as well as count as your final exam.  If it is known an absence will occur on the final exam date, the student is to make arrangements with the instructor prior to the exam date.  Failure to attend the final exam will result in a zero being recorded for the final exam grade. 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADING SCALE:

The final grades of A(90-100), B(80-89), C(70-79), D(60-69), F(below 60) will be computed as the average of the earned grades from:

Homework and Quizzes: 20% Chapter Tests: 60% Final Exam: 20%

 

Attendance

ATTENDACE POLICY:

Please remember the deadline for dropping any class at AC for the Spring 2012 semester is_______________________.  Please consult with your instructor of Mrs. Neely in the ACE office before dropping this course.  Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. If an absence occurs, the student is responsible for the information and assignments covered in class.  Remember no late homework will be accepted and no late tests will be given.  If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.

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Additional Information

DAILY HOMEWORK:

Daily homework assignments will be completed and submitted at the beginning of class on the due date determined by the instructor.  No late homework will be accepted.  In order to accommodate absences, the four lowest homework grades will  be dropped.  If an absence is known in advance, the student must make arrangements to complete and turn in the homework to the instructor prior to the absence.

 

Daily homework assignments will be completed and submitted at the

beginning of class on the due date determined by the instructor.  No late

homework will be accepted.  In order to accommodate absences, six of the lowest homework grades will be dropped (two per six weeks).  If an absence if forseen, the student must make arrangements to complete and turn in the homework to the instructor prior to the absence. 

 

            Please abide by the following guidelines regarding assignments:

• Write the chapter, section, assignment and your name at the top of the first page.  Initial or put your name at the top of all subsequent pages.  Staple all pages together before class.
• Submit each assignment independently (do not do more than one section on the same page.)
• Write each problem neatly and work the problem, clearly demonstrating all steps as if you were the instructor and were showing another student how to work the problem.
• Work problems down the page, not across.
• No more than 2 columns on each page.
• Keep problems in order.
• Skip lines between problems.
• Box, circle, or highlight your answers.
• Homework will be graded on format and completion.
• Homework with incomplete work will be awarded no credit.
• Simply writing down answers will receive no credit.
• If I cannot tell from what you have written down, what the problem was, how you worked it and what you answer was, you will not receive credit.
• Do not use spiral paper or paper with ragged edges.
• When turning in your assignment, fold your paper long ways (y-axis) with the fold on the left side and place your name, class period, and section number on the front. 

 

If these rules are not followed when completing an assignment, the instructor reserves the right to not accept the work presented.