Trigonometry Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MATH-1316-004 Trigonometry

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 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

Trigonometry 4th Edition, by Mark Dugopolski

Supplies

You will need a graphing calculator for this course. All demonstrations in class will be done on a TI-84 Plus. If you already own another graphing utility, check with me to see if it is appropriate for this course.  You will not be able to use a T

Student Performance

Learning Objectives:
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• 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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• Graph trigonometric functions and their transformations.
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• Prove trigonometric identities.
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• Solve trigonometric equations.
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• Solve right and oblique triangles.
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• Use the concepts of trigonometry to solve applications.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered.  The state of Texas sets 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.

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

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, please take the seat nearest to 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 when class begins. 
3. NO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR will be tolerated.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:  cell phones (ringing or text messaging) 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 trash can 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.    I would not send anyone in to teach who is not fully capable of doing so.

Grading Criteria

Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, Below 60 F) will be determined as follows:

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Homework	10%
Quizzes	10%
Major Exams	60%
Final Exam	20%

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All grades will be posted on AC Connect under My Grades. Be aware that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, prohibits instructors from disclosing information regarding grades over the phone, via email, or to a third party. Thus, if you need to discuss your grade with me, you must do so in person or check online.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. If an absence occurs, the student is responsible for the information and assignments covered in class. Attendance will be taken during every class period.  If a student is more than 10 minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early, they will be counted absent.

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is August 5, 2015. 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

Homework

Homework will be assigned from each section once we have completed the section.  There will be two assignments for each section; written and online. 

The written homework problems will be posted on the AC Connect website under Assignments. The homework is due at the beginning of the next class meeting unless stated otherwise. If you have questions, you are encouraged to meet with me during my office hours or at a prearranged time. Note that late homework will not be accepted. The two lowest written homework grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.

The written homework must be done in pencil. Anything that is wrong or needs to be corrected must be cleanly erased. Do not write, doodle, or perform mathematical calculations in the margins. Homework must be neat and legible. I will be the judge as to what is neat and legible. Do not tear your paper out of a spiral and leave jagged edges. Any assignment with jagged edges will not be accepted and will be recorded with a grade of zero. If your homework extends over more than one sheet of paper, you must staple the sheets together.  All work must be presented in an orderly manner with the problem running in a single column down the left half of the page. You use the right half of the page for graphs and drawings. Any problem (excluding graphs) with work presented in anything except the first column will not receive credit.

The online homework will be completed on MyMathLab (MML).  To register for the class, use the course ID mcgowan89025.  If you have use a Pearson MyLab or Mastering product before, login with your username and password.  If you have never used a Pearson MyLab or Mastering product, create a new account.  If you have an Access Code either bought standalone or packaged with a textbook, you can then enter the code.  Otherwise, you can buy an Access Code using a credit card or PayPal account.  If you need to wait until payday or a financial aid check, you can use the 14 day free access by clicking the link at the bottom of the payment page. The two lowest online homework grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.

You are strongly encouraged to go to the Outreach Center if you feel you need extra help beyond meeting with me outside of class, or if you just want a place where you can do your homework and get help if you need it. The Outreach Center is located in Durrett Room 104.

Quizzes
Quizzes will be online. Note that makeup quizzes will not be given. The lowest two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.

Major Exams
Four exams will be given during the semester. Note that no makeup exams will be given. If a student misses an exam, the grade will be replaced with the final exam grade. If the student does not miss any exams during the semester, the final exam grade, if higher, will replace the lowest major exam grade. In the event of a take-home exam, absolutely no late work will be accepted.

You will be required to spend at least 1 hour in the Outreach Center if you score below a 70 on any major exam. This requirement must be fulfilled before the next exam. You can spend this time going over your previous exam, doing homework, or preparing for the next exam. The Outreach Center is located in Durrett Room 104. If you fail to meet this requirement, you will not be allowed to take the next exam.

Final Exam
A comprehensive final exam will be given in our classroom, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

Extra Credit
Outside the dropped homework assignments and quizzes and the replacement of the lowest exam, extra credit is not offered.

Phone/Pagers

Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode and while in the classrooms and the computer labs. 

FREE HELP

If you feel yourself getting behind in class or having problems with certain concepts covered, get help immediately.  It is YOUR responsibility to get help outside of class.  The following are a few ways to get FREE help outside of class:

1. Contact your instructor during office hours or make an appointment.
2. Get free tutoring from the Outreach Center (Durrett Rm 104)