Trigonometry Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Ashley Dyer-Ashley (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
Course Information
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Course
MATH-1316-003 Trigonometry
Prerequisites
MATH 1414-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent
Course Description
In-depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse functions, solutions of equations, graphing and solving triangles. Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates and parametric equations may be included.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ TEXTBOOK: Trigonometry, Third Edition
\\ AUTHOR: Mark Dugopolski, Pearson Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
Supplies
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
Log in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\ Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to the following: texting, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping, asking questions not relevant to class material, working on projects or assignments (even if they are related to this class), or engaging in any other form of distraction. Troublesome behavior will NOT be tolerated. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook http://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/. In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered. The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered. Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or AC’s Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action which may include, but is not limited to: removal from the classroom, consultation with the Math & Engineering Department Chair and/or other AC authority, withdrawal from the course and/or Amarillo College.
\\ Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student’s paper, using unauthorized sources of information, on any assignment, turning in work that is not your own (copied from the solution manual, having someone else do your work, etc.), and allowing someone to copy from your paper. Any student who cheats will receive a grade of zero for that assignment and that grade may NOT be dropped or replaced.
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Grading Criteria
Homework: Expect to have an online homework assignment after each section covered in class. Online homework problems may be attempted as many times as you wish in order to achieve the highest possible score and online “helps” are available at the click of a button if you desire assistance. It is possible to get a “100” on every homework assignment if you start early enough and try each problem several times. Online homework and any additional written homework may be completed and turned in early, but they may not be turned in late.
Online Homework/MyMathLab Instructions: To access MyMathLab where your online homework is located, get online on your computer and go towww.pearsonmylabandmastering.com. You will need our class’s Course ID which is dyer54736 and your Student Access Code which is found in the red and white MyMathLab kit which is bundled with your new textbook or you can purchase an access code online with a credit card during the registration process.
To Register and Enroll in MyMathLab:
- Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com and click the Register button in the Students Area.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to register and enroll. Remember, if you received the My Math Lab kit with your textbook, you do not need to purchase access online. Your student access code is included in the kit. If you did not purchase the textbook with the kit included, you will need to purchase access online using a credit card.
- During the registration process, you will choose a username and password. Consider using the same username and password you use for your AC Connect access and be sure to write it down so you don’t forget it. You are now ready to click on our course which is “Math 1316-003: Fall 2013, TR 9:00" and you will see the course “homepage.”
- The first time you get into our course, you will need to run the “Browser Check” found on that homepage to make sure you have what you need to view the content in your course on your computer. Blue “checks” are good. If you get any red “x’s”, just follow the onscreen instructions. If you need help from the software publisher, their “help” number is 1-800-677-6337.
- On the homepage, please also notice the links to “Pearson tutor services” and “How to Enter Answers”, which is a video that helps you learn how to put fractions, square roots, etc. into this software. Both links are very helpful.
- Now you are ready to access your online homework. Inside the "Math 1316-003: Fall 2013, TR 9:00"class, click “Do Homework” on the left side of the page, and begin! Also note, you can view your homework grades under the button called “Gradebook.”
Other Student Resources to get help with your math homework assignments:
- Your instructor is your first, BEST resource for help. Feel free to come to office hours or make an appointment.
- MyMathLab has videos, examples, and helps for solving the problem at the click of a button as you work your homework. Remember that the key is to start your homework assignment EARLY so that you have plenty of time to work each problem as many times as you want and need in order to get the highest possible grade.
- Free one-on-one tutoring at the Student Outreach Center in Durrett 104. You will need your AC ID to sign in. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am – 8pm, Fri 8am – 2pm, Sat 9am – 3pm, Sun closed.
Test Reviews: Reviews will be assigned before each major exam and will be turned in prior to taking each exam. Reviews will be graded on a completion basis. Students will get credit for each problem completed with work shown and will receive no credit for those left undone or not completed according to the stated directions.
Exams: Four major exams will be given. No late exams will be given, no matter the reason. If you know in advance that you will be gone during the assigned exam dates, you MUST make arrangements with your instructor to take the exam early. At the end of the semester, your final exam grade will replace your lowest exam grade if it is higher.
Final Exam: The comprehensive final exam will be given on the following date as directed by the official Amarillo College Schedule: Section 1316-003, Thursday, December 12 at 9:00am in our regular classroom.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will not be given.
Grading Policy:
Percentages:
Grading Scale:
Grade:
Major Exams (4 @ 12.5% each)
50%
90 - 100%
A
Final
20%
80 - 89%
B
Homework
15%
70 - 79%
C
Quizzes
10%
60 - 69%
D
Attendance
5%
below 60%
F
USING Blackboard TO PRINT CLASS MATERIALS, GET YOUR GRADES, CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR, FIND CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS, etc.: Students will be required to log in to Blackboard regularly to check the course announcements, calendar, e-mail, grades, and print class handouts. To access our course area in Blackboard:
- Go to https://acconnect.actx.edu and log in. Your log in information is the same as your Web Advisor log in. If you need help contact askAC at 371-5000 and they can lead you in the right direction. You may also contact the CTL helpdesk at 371-5992.
- Once you are logged in, click on our course
- Then, you will see any links you will need on the left hand side of the screen.
Attendance
Attendance: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and be on time for daily attendance check. Nonattendance will be recorded as an absence and no differentiation will be made as to excused or unexcused absences. Students arriving more than 10 minutes late or leaving class early, prior to instructor dismissal, will be marked absent.
If you are absent for any reason, YOU are responsible for obtaining the assignments and notes. Remember that the deadline for withdrawing from any class at AC for the Fall 2013 Semester is Wednesday, November 20. 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.
Calendar
Calendar and Homework Assignments (subject to change at any time by your instructor)
Week 1 Introduction and Register for MML Week 2 Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Week 3 Sections 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Week 4 Chapter 1 Exam, Section 2.1 Week 5 Section 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Week 6 Chapter 2 Exam, Section 3.1 Week 7 Sections 3.2, 3.3 Week 8 Sections 3.4, 3.5 Week 9 Chapter 3 Exam Week 10 Sections 4.1, 4.2 Week 11 Sections 4.3, 4.4 Week 12 Chapter 4 Exam Week 13 Section 5.1, 5.2 Week 14 Sections 5..3, 6.1, 6.2 Week 15 Review for Final Exam Week 16 Final Exam
Additional Information
Math Testing Lab(Durrett 103)
Outreach Center (Durrett 104) Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 10:00pm 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm 8:00 - 2:00pm Saturday Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm 9:00am - 3:00pm 371-5088 371-5119
MATH LAB RULES- Books may be placed on the bookshelf or in a hall locker before you request a test. Padlocks may be checked out in the Math Lab.
- An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take a test in the Math Lab.
- Once you have begun work on a test that is considered one attempt. You cannot leave the Math Lab and return to finish that test at a later time.
- In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same colored test. All purses must be on the floor.
- The Math Lab will not hand out a test less than one hour before closing time.
- The Math Lab personnel will pick up your test five minutes prior to closing time.
- The Math Lab hours are posted on the outside door,in this syllabus, and in the lab itself.
- Please come prepared. If you do not have a pencil, you may purchase one from the Math Lab for 25 cents. Please bring exact change. Pens are not allowed on any test.
- Childcare arrangements must be made prior to testing. Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
- CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
- Cell phones must be turned off as not to disturb other students who are testing. NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM