SOUTHWEST COLLEGE Department of Mathematics COURSE SYLLABUS MATH 1316: Trigonometry Summer1 2015 / CRN 55963 ( Online) INSTRUCTOR: CONTACT INFORMATION: Kallarackal 713 718 5578 Eunice.kallarackal@hccs.edu WEB ASSIGN COURSE KEY hccs 7422 6339 (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 303.2 12:00pm- 12:30pm Monday - 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 a 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. 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.
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. 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 7422 6339. Institution is hccs To register for homework, go to http://webassign.net/ You will be able to access the text book also online. Homework for all sections included in a test is due on the day before the test. It is very important that you sign up for homework the first week of school. You can access the homework free for the first two weeks of school. After that you have to pay. You can pay just to access the HW or to access the text book along with the homework. Here is a video on accessing homework. http://screencast.com/t/uhogrlydb Exam Policy:
There will be 3 major exams and a final exam. If you perform below your expectations or fail any test, please set-up a conference with me as soon as possible. Test dates will be announced in eagle online. Tests are given in eagle online Make-up There is no makeup exam. However, in some extra ordinary situation, make up will be given on campus. Final Examination: The final examination is comprehensive. The problems cover all the material required in the course. It has to be taken on campus at 3100Main. There is no exception. ADA Services to Students with Disabilities Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Dr. Becky Hauri at 713-718-7910 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 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 June29, 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: https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languagecd=eng 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: 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
Grading 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 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 = F A scientific calculator is required for this class. You may use a graphing calculator too except some calculators like TI 89, 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. 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.