Trigonometry Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MATH-1316-DC018 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

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

PRECALCULUS with LIMITS 

AUTHORS:   Larson, Hostetler – Houghton/Mifflin publishing company

Supplies

CALCULATOR: We will use a variety of TI graphing calculators in class.   

iPad: You will need the following Apps: QR Code Reader, a pdf editor, iTunes U, Google Classro

Student Performance

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

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

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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. Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noises, talking during lecture, abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language and/or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property. 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.

\ The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered in order to receive credit for a course. The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Any students having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:   The final average will be computed based on the following percentage basis: 1^st 6 weeks: 28%, 2^nd 6 weeks: 28%, 3^rd 6 weeks: 28%, Final Exam 16%.  The final letter grades are assigned based on the following numerical result: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60).

Each six weeks average will be computed based on the following percentage basis: Assessments (Quiz/Test/Project): 60%, Daily Work: 25%, Homework: 15%

Expect to have written work and online homework for each section.  

I do not give extra credit work.

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.

The following are a few ways to get FREE help outside of class:

1. Your instructor is your first, BEST resource for help.  Feel free to come in for tutoring before or after school, at lunch, or make an appointment.
2. iTunes U and Google classroom will have videos available over each section.
3. Free one-on-one tutoring at the Student Outreach Center in Durrett 104 is available.  You will need your AC ID to sign in.  Hours: MTWR 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun closed.
4. Get free tutoring from Student Support Services (Library, 371-5420)

Use Blackboard to access your AC grades: Students will be required to log in to Blackboard regularly to check course announcements, calendar, and AC grades.  To access our course area in AC’s Blackboard:

1. Go to https://acconnect.actx.edu and login.  Your login information is the same as your Web Advisor login.  If you need help contact askAC at 371-5000 and they can lead you in the right direction.  You may also contact the STL help desk at 371-5992.
2. Once you are logged in, click on our course.
3. Then you will see any links you will need on the left hand side of the screen.

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.

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is April 21, 2015. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.

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Additional Information

Homework
Homework problems will be assigned from each section once we have completed the section. Questions regarding the assignments will be discussed during the next class period as time permits. If you have questions that are not covered in class, you are encouraged to meet with me during my office hours or at a prearranged time. 

Major Exams
A chapter test will be given after the completion of each chapter.   If a student misses an exam, he should make it up outside of class as soon as possible. 

Final Exam
A comprehensive final exam will be given on May 20, 2015.