Trigonometry Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

MATH-1316-004 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

\ TI-83, TI-83 Plus, or TI-84 graphing calculator
\ Notebook paper, Blue Book
\ A stapler, pencils and good eraser.  You may choose to use highlighters or colored pencils

Student Performance

\ After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

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1. \ Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the unit circle measured in both degrees and radians.
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2. \ Graph trigonometric functions and their transformations.
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3. \ Prove trigonometric identities.
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4. \ Solve trigonometric equations.
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5. \ Solve right and oblique triangles.
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6. \ Use the concepts of trigonometry to solve applications.
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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.

Grading Criteria

Homework:  Expect to have homework every day in this course! At the end of the semester, I will drop your four lowest homework assignments.

1. Homework will be due on the day the exam is due, however I will only answer homework questions over the previous days assignment(s), so it is in your best interest to do your homework each night.  Absolutely no late homework will be accepted for any reason, for this reason I will drop your 4 lowest homework grades.
2. Do not tear your paper out of a spiral and leave jagged edges. Any assignment with jagged edges will not be accepted and be recorded with a grade of zero.
3. Homework should be folded with your name, date, chapter section and class section on the outside page.
4. Homework must be presented in an orderly manner with the problem running in a single column down the page.
5. All final answers must be circled to receive credit. Any algebraic answer not circled or “boxed” in will not be graded.  Pictures/graphs do not need to be circled or boxed.
6. If you have an assignment where you have to graph something, the ENTIRE ASSIGNEMENT must be on graph paper.
7. Your grade for the homework will be a comletion grade.  That means that EVERY problem must have an answer that is circled in order to get full credit for the assignment. 

Exams:  Exams must be taken in pencil and will be taken in class.  At the end of the semester, I will replace your ONE lowest exam grade with the final grade, provided the grade on the final is higher than an exam grade.  If you miss an exam, it will count as your replacement exam and will not be made up.  The final exam score may not be dropped.  If you have two zero’s, the final will replace only one of these zero’s.  We will have a minimum of 3 exams and those will be taken in the Math Testing Center. You must understand that no exam will be given after an hour before the testing center closes (I will get you a copy of thier hours of operation), and under no circumstances will any cell phones be allowed in the testing center.  For this reason you will be requried to sign a course contract before you are able to take any test in the testing center.

Final:  Per Amarillo College Policy, a final exam MUST be given - you will recieve a zero for the final if you do not take it.  The final will cover all material covered in-class. The comprehensive final will be given in the Math Testing Center.  

Make-up:  Make-up work is given at the discretion of the instructor.  NO make-up homework or tests are given without prior notification AND proper documentation.  If you know that you are going to be out in advance, you MUST make arrangements to take the test early.  If you have an emergency and don’t know of your absence in advance, you MUST make arrangements to meet with me BEFORE the next class period to discuss what you missed.  Students who do not take exams in-class, early or late, forfeit the right to attempt any extra credit on that quiz or exam.

Other Student Resources:       

1. Your instructor is your first and BEST resource for any help!
2. Free one-on-one tutoring at the Student Outreach Center in Engineering 104. You will need your AC ID  to sign in.                               
3. Hours:    MTWR 8:00am – 8:00pm, F 8:00am – 2:00pm, S 9:00am – 8:00pm, U closed

The final average will be computed based on the following percentage basis: 
Homework/Quizzes….....20%   
Exams………... 60%     
Final Exam.…... 20%  

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for clear understanding of the material in this course.  If an absence occurs, THE STUDENT is responsible for obtaining the information that was covered in class and any assignments that were given. Please remember the deadline for dropping any class at AC is Wednesday, August 6th, 2014. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and/or poor grades 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

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\ Dr. Kathryn Wetzel, Department Chair, 371-5097, kcwetzel@actx.edu

\ Michelle Boillat, Senior Staff Assistant, 371-5158, mboillat@actx.edu

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