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SOUTHWEST COLLEGE Department of Mathematics COURSE SYLLABUS MATH 1316: Trigonometry Fall, 2014 / CRN 31915 /online INSTRUCTOR: CONTACT INFORMATION: Kallarackal 713 718 5578 Eunice.kallarackal@hccs.

1 SOUTHWEST COLLEGE Department of Mathematics COURSE SYLLABUS MATH 1316: Trigonometry Fall, 2014 / CRN /online INSTRUCTOR: CONTACT INFORMATION: Kallarackal Eunice.kallarackal@hccs.edu WEB ASSIGN COURSE KEY hccs (The web assign access code is included in the book package at the bookstores. It can also be purchased separately online or at the bookstore. Office location and hours- Learning hub Stafford 303.2, 11:30am--1:30pm Tuesday Thursday Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to come by my office during these hours. Course Description. Topics include solutions of triangles, Euler identity, graphing of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, applications including De Moivre s theorem and an introduction to vector analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1314; Must be placed into college-level mathematics Course Goal This course is intended for students whose curriculum requires trigonometry as a prerequisite for higher mathematics courses. It may also be taken as a first course in trigonometry or as a review course. Students whose curricula are generally non-technical in nature may take this course as mathematics elective if the necessary algebraic and geometric prerequisites have been met. The transferability of this course as either mathematics credit or elective credit is at the discretion of the school to which the student intends to transfer.

Text Book: Trigonometry 8 th Edition Ron Larson ISBN13: 978-1-4390-4907- 5 Student Learning Outcomes 1.

2 Text Book: Trigonometry 8 th Edition Ron Larson ISBN13: Student Learning Outcomes 1. Examine and interpret the graphs of basic trigonometric functions, vectors, and polar plots, and their transformations. 2. Apply standard trigonometric identities to simplify expressions and to solve trigonometric equations and applications. 3. Determine the exact value and approximation of basic trigonometric functions. Course Objectives 1.1 Recognize the graphs of the six basic trigonometric functions. 1.2 Know the amplitude, period, and phase shift for sine and cosine functions. 1.3 Sketch functions exhibiting the above properties. 1.4 Solve problems dealing with vectors. 1.5 Recognize polar graphs. 2.1 Solve right triangles. 2.2 Convert degrees to radians and vice-versa. 2.3 Solve problems dealing with the application of radian measures. 2.4 Solve problems relating to linear and angular velocities. 2.5 Recognize the various identities including sum and difference angle formula, double angle formula, and half angle formulas. 2.6 Prove trigonometric identities using the formulas given above. 2.7 Solve trigonometric equations and inverse trigonometric equations. 2.8 Solve triangles using the sine and cosine laws. 2.9 Find areas of triangles. 3.1 Recognize the six basic trigonometric functions and understand the relationships between them. 3.2 Evaluate the trigonometric functions of special angles. 3.3 Find reference or related angles and coterminal angles. 3.4 Use a calculator or a table (not on exams) to find trigonometric function values of any angle.

3 4. Rewrite complex numbers in polar form and apply arithmetic operations using both polar and standard forms of complex numbers. 4.1 Rewrite a complex number in polar form. 4.2 Use DeMoivre s Theorem to simplify a complex number raised to a whole number exponent. 4.3 Find the nth root of a complex number. 12 WEEK CALENDAR ( Calendar may be adjusted as the class progresses) Week 1 Sec1.1,1.2 Week 2 1.3,1.4,1,5 Week 3 1.8, Review, Test1 Week 4 1.6,1.7,2.1 Week 5 2.2,2.3, 2.4 Week 6 2.5, Review,Test2 Week 7 3.1,3.2,3.3 Week 8 3.4,4.1,4.3 Week 9 4.4, Review, Test3 Week ,6.8 Week 11 Review for Final Week 12final Instructional Methods As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge concerning the field of mathematics, modeling good analytical problem solving strategies, and organizing and monitoring the success of each student with homework that allows you to connect the information that you learn in this course to applications in other course work and life in the real world. As a student wanting to learn about the field of mathematics, it is your responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world of mathematics. Assignments:Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic, you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your success in your career. Homework All homework must be completed online using web assign. The web assign grade will be equivalent of one test grade. The Course key required for registration purpose is hccs Institution is hccs

4 To register for homework, go to You have the option to buy the e-book along with homework access. Homework for all sections included in a test is due on the day of the test. It is very important that you do the homework regularly. Web assign offers a free trial period of 13 days. So sign up for the homework on the first day of class. Exam Policy: There will be 3 major exams and a final exam. Exam may be given in web assign or in eagle online. Log in to your eagle online class room regularly to get information. If you perform below your expectations or fail any test, please set-up a conference with me as soon as possible. Make-up There is no makeup exam given online. If you miss a test, you will have to come to the Stafford campus to make up the test. Make up test will not be multiple choice. Final Examination: The final examination is comprehensive. The problems cover all the material required in the course. It is mandatory and has to be taken at the testing center at 3100Main, Houston If you are outside Houston taking this class, you may arrange a proctor at a university or college at your place. You have to do that through the distance education department at least two weeks before the final. You have to make reservation at the testing center to take the final exam on December 4,5, or 6. Here is the link for that. I will explain more about it once class starts. ADA Services to Students with Disabilities Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Dr. Becky Hauri at to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office Academic Honesty A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual

5 achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with HCC s policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty : includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students test paper; Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test; Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization; Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered; Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. HCC Course Withdrawal Policy If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. to stay in class and improve your academic performance. If your name is on the roll at the end of the term, you WILL receive a grade. If you wish to drop the class, then it is your responsibility to do that before the final drop date of Nov 10 by 4:30pm. Neither you nor your instructor will be able to perform the drop after the final drop date.in the past, you had to request to be dropped by an instructor or counselor, but now you have the ability to drop yourself online by logging into your HCC student center:

6 The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the DE student. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents and part of the mandatory orientation. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student Handbook by visiting this link: As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures Description of any special projects or assignments Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments Arrange to meet with individual students To be successful in this class, it is the student s responsibility to: Grading Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities Read and comprehend the textbook Complete the required assignments and exams: Chapter Exams, web assign Homework, Final Exam Ask for help when there is a question or problem Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments Online homework 3tests Final 200 points 300 points 200 points Divide the total points you have by 7 to get your average score. Grading Scale

7 = A = B = C = D Below 60 = F A scientific calculator is required for this class. You may use a graphing calculator too except TI 89 or TI Inspire FINAL GRADE OF FX Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of FX at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of FX, compared to an earned grade of F which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of FX is treated exactly the same as a grade of F in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress EGLS 3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

SOUTHWEST COLLEGE Department of Mathematics

SOUTHWEST COLLEGE Department of Mathematics COURSE SYLLABUS MATH 2415: CALCULUS III (DISTANCE EDUCATION) SPRING 2015 / SS TERM / CRN 48306 / FEBRUARY 14 MAY 17/ INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jaime L. Hernández CONTACT