Trigonometry Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

MATH-1316-003 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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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Trigonometry,  9th edition, by Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, and David I. Schneider -- Pearson Publishing Company

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\ Note:  The textbook for this course is optional.  All homework will be completed online using MyMathLab, where an electronic version of the text is accessible.

Supplies

\ Students will need a graphing calculator for this course.  The recommended calculator is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus.  Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio graphing calculators will be permitted at the instructors discretion. 

Student Performance

\ 1.)  Study basics of angles such as degree measure, similar triangles, and special triangles.

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\ 2.)  Define the six trigonometric functions, and use them to solve right triangles.

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\ 3.)  Find exact values of the trignometric functions, and approximate with a calculator.

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\ 4.)  Use radian measure to define unit circle angles.

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\ 5.)  Construct detailed graphs of the six trigonometric functions using transformations.

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\ 6.)  Memorize fundamental identities and construct deductive proofs.

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\ 7.)  Use the Laws of Sines and Cosines to solve application problems.

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\ 8.)  Learn the domain and range of the inverse trigonometric functions.

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\ 9.)  Solve trigonometric equations.

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\ 10.)  Study complex numbers in polar form.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

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

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\ Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of the rules and regulations described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook under Student Conduct and Responsibilities.  Consequences for cheating may include  receiving a zero for an assignment, permanent removal from the class, or failing the course.

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\ COMMUNICATION IN THE COURSE

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\ Your presence in the course will be established through correspondence with me, public discussions with other students in the course, and your attendance at the midterm and final exam sessions.  Through any venue, disrespectful language will not be tolerated.  Using foul language in emails or discussions will result in receiving a zero for that assignment and possible removal from the course.  You are expected to express yourself with courtesy and consideration at all times.  This attitude of respect also applies to the proctors for the midterm and final exams.

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\ ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

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\ 1.    This is a difficult course! Online classes are not necessarily more difficult than in-class courses, but they require self discipline and motivation. You will be expected to learn the material through reading the textbook, completing the notes provided on AC Online, and finishing the homework on MyMathLab

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\ 2.    You need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and a dependable printer to produce class notes.  By signing up for an online course, you are communicating that you have access to such tools.

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\ 3.    This class demands a great deal of time. Online courses often take more time than in-class delivery courses. Please expect to spend at least 1-15 hours each week on this course.  If your other life commitments do not allow you this amount of time to spend on the course, you may want to choose another course or delivery method.
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\ 4.    Deadlines are your responsibility. Due dates are posted on the MyMathLab website and on the AC Online class calendar.

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\ 5.    Technical difficulties happen. If you are kicked out of an exam, email me immediately!  I will do my best to reset your exam in a timely manner.  (However, do not expect me to reset your exam late in the evening on the due date!) Completing online exams a few days ahead of time ensures that if you have any technical difficulties, we can take care of them before the due date.
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\ 6.    You are responsible for getting help when you need it.  On the MyMathLab website, there are power points, videos, and step by step tutorials you can access for each homework problem you complete.  Take advantage of it!

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\ Course Policies continue in the Orientation section of the course assignments.  Please include to this material as part of the syllabus.

Grading Criteria

Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, below 60 F) will be calculated using the following weights:

Category	Weight
Online HW Average	15%
Notebook Average (Submitted at midterm and final exam sessions)	15%
Online Exams (8 total)	20%
Midterm Exam (In person)	25%
Final Exam (In person)	25%

No late work and no makeup exams will be permitted. 

Attendance

\ This is an online course, so required "attendance" simply means logging into the course regularly.  Several times per week, you will need to log into AC Online obtain the week's assignments.  You will also need to check your email and post comments on the discussion board.

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\ To complete the course, you will be required to take the midterm and final exams in person.   The midterm exam and the final exam will be completed by hand with pencil and paper.  For Amarillo residents, these tests must be taken on the Washington  Street Campus.  For those who live outside of Amarillo, you will be required to take these exams at an approved testing site, such as a testing center at a local school or a public library.

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Homework

Homework will be assigned in two formats: written and online. Written homework will consist of compass and protractor constructions, special projects, proofs, and graphs. These will be submitted in the notebook at the midterm and final exams. Online homework involves drill and practice problems to be completed using the MyMathLab website.

Notebook

Students will be required to submit a structured notebook for a grade on the day of the midterm and final exams. The notebook must contain a coversheet with the student's name, instructor's name, class, section number. The notebook must also contain dividers with the following four sections: Syllabus, Notes (printed from AC Online), HW Log (to accompay the online HW from MyMathLab), and Projects (various constructions and problems from class).

Getting Started with MyMathLab

To access MyMathLab where your online homework is located, go to www.coursecompass.com. You will need the following information:

Course ID: cornell49385

Student Access Code: If you chose to purchase a new textbook, the student access code can be found in the MyMathLab kit wrapped with your textbook. If you chose not to purchase the textbook, you can buy the access code online with a credit card ($75) during the registration process.

Email Address: Consider using your myAC email account.

To register and enroll:

1.) Go to www.coursecompass.comand click the Register button in the Students Area.

2.) Choose “Get Access to a New Course” on the next screen.

3.) Enter the Course ID (cornell49385), and click “Find Course.”

4.) If you received the MyMathLab kit with your textbook, click the “Access Code” radio button. Remember that your student access code is included in the kit. If you choose not to purchase the hard copy of the textbook, click the “Buy Now” radio button. You will need a credit card to purchase the access code.

5.) Follow the step by step instructions to register and enroll. During the registration process, you will design a username and password. Consider using the same username and password you use for myAC.

To install the plug-ins:

1.) After registration is complete, log in to the course from the homepage, www.coursecompass.com, using the new username and password you designed.

2.) Enter the class by clicking Online Trigonometry Spring 2011.

3.) Your first step is to install the necessary plug-ins in order for the graphics and videos to work on your computer. Click the blue link “MyMathLab Browser Check,” and follow the step-by-step instructions. Depending on the speed of your computer, this should take about 10 to 15 minutes.

4.) Once all the plug-ins are installed and you have logged into the class, click the link “How to Enter Answers Using the MathXL Player” and watch the video that follows.

To get started after logging in:

1.) To work on assignments, click the “Homework” button, and choose the section you wish to complete.

2.) To access the text, click the “eBook” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view.

3.) To view a power point presentation of a particular section, click the “Multimedia Library” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view or print.

4.) Under the “Homework” button, START YOUR FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT, “INTRODUCTION TO MML.”