Math
36-38370
Trigonometry
Fall 2011
T/Th
9:40 AM - 11:45 AM, ATEC 210
Professor Bob Prior
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Professor Contact Info Important Dates The Textbook Calculators Student Learning Outcomes Topics of Study Homework Quizzes and Tests Final Exam Grading Attendance Dropping the Course Student Services Disabled Student Services Learning Resource Center (Math Lab) Tutorial Services ___________________ ______________ _________________ _______________
PROFESSOR CONTACT INFORMATION:
e-mail: bob.prior@NorcoCollege.edu
Office Phone: (951) 372-7035
Office: ATEC 212/217OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. 12:00 - 1:30 PM
T/Th 11:45 - 12:45 PM
Important Dates:
Last day to add the course Friday, September 9 Last day to drop with a refund Sunday, September 11 Last day to drop without a "W" Friday, September 30 Last day to drop with a "W" Friday, November 18 Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 24 Final Exam Thursday, December 15 (8:00-10:30 AM)
THE TEXT BOOKS:
1. Essential Geometry For Trigonometry, by Prior and Day.
2. Trigonometry, 6th Edition, by McKeague and Turner; Thompson publishers.
CALCULATORS:
An inexpensive scientific calculator with scientific notation and trig function keys (SIN, COS, TAN) will be required for some parts of the course. Graphing calculators are okay but will not be allowed on tests that require graphing.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Identify special triangles and their related angle and side measures.
- Evaluate the trigonometric function of an angle in degree or radian measure.
- Manipulate and simplify a trigonometric expression.
- Solve trigonometric equations, triangles, and applications
- Use a calculator or other tools to solve triangles.
- Graph the basic trigonometric functions and apply changes in period, phase and amplitude to generate new graphs.
- Prove trigonometric identities.
TOPICS OF STUDY:
The course begins with the elements of geometry important to the foundation of trigonometry. We then study the six trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs; identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions; solving trigonometric equations; solving right triangles; and solving oblique triangles using the law of cosines and the law of sines.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis, nearly every day. Daily homework assignments will be posted on-line at my website, bobprior.com. (Look for the Math 36 link). It is expected that each homework assignment will be completed before the next class session. At the beginning of each class session, a minimal amount of time will be spent reviewing a few questions. All other homework questions can be discussed during my office hours or in the math lab.
Homework sets will be colected on the day of the test related to that homework set. In grading homework, I do not look for correct answers. Instead, I look to see if it is neat and complete, and I base any score I give mostly on those two criteria.
QUIZZES AND TESTS:
There will be some quizzes throughout the semester, worth 10 - 15 points each. At the end of the semester, the percentage for all quizzes will be scaled to 100 points, based on the total number of quizzes given.
There will be four chapter tests and a final exam. A chapter test may cover two chapters. The final exam is comprehensive; it covers material from the whole course.
The final exam is on Thur. Dec 15, 8:00 - 10:30 AM in ATEC 210
GRADING:
The following grading scale is used to assign grades. Students are encouraged to keep track of their ongoing course percentage.
90.0% - 100% A
80.0% - 89.9% B
70.0% - 79.9% C
60.0% - 69.9% D
0.0% - 59.9% F
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is required. The instructor reserves the right to drop any student who misses four or more class sessions. Please be on time! If possible, be early! Any student not returning to class after the break may be counted absent for 1/2 day.
DROPPING THE COURSE:
I will likely drop you from the class if you miss two tests. However, don't depend on me to drop you. If you plan to drop the course, you should do so on your own through WebAdvisor or by filling out a drop card. Be aware of the two drop deadlines, shown in the calendar. Also, please e-mail me if this is your intention.
STUDENT SERVICES:
Please consider the following free services available to all students.
DISABLED RESOURCE CENTER (DRC)
If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, I urge you to contact the staff in Disabled Student Services Office. You can find information about contacting them on the campus of your choice by going to DRC. All information and documentation is confidential.
MATH LAB
The Norco Campus Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located in the bottom floor of the Library.
LRC HOURS - FALL 2011
LIBRARY (Building G on this map) Monday 8:15 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 8:15 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 8:15 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 8:15 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed You are encouraged to take advantage of this free tutorial service by signing up for ILA-800, the math portion.
TUTORIAL SERVICES
Free one-on-one tutorial help is also available by scheduling an appointment through Norco's Tutorial Services, (951) 372-7143. You may schedule an appointment in person in the LRC. Ask for Tamara Caponetto.
