Math
36-37336
Trigonometry
Fall 2009
T/Th
8:10 AM - 10:22 AM, IT 101
Instructor: 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 Math Lab Tutorial Services ___________________ ______________ _________________ _______________
PROFESSOR CONTACT INFORMATION:
e-mail: bob.prior@rcc.edu
Office Phone: (951) 372-7035
Office: ATEC 212/217OFFICE HOURS:
M/W/F, 11:30 - 12:30 PM
T/Th, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
I will often hold office hours in the Math Lab, ST 101. If you need to see me privately, please let me know.
Important Dates:
Last day to add the course Friday, September 11 Last day to drop with a refund Sunday, September 13 Last day to drop without a "W" Friday, October 2 Last day to drop with a "W" Wednesday, November 20 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26 Final Exam Tuesday, December 15 (8:00-10:30 AM)
THE TEXT BOOKS:
Essential Geometry For Trigonometry, by Prior and Day.
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 will be collected on test days only and will be given a score of 5 or 10 points, depending on the number of sections we cover in the chapter. Homework assignments must be placed inside of a portfolio folder (with pockets) with your name at the upper-right outside corner. At the end of the semester, the total homework score will be placed on a 100 point scale and be worth the equivalent of one test.
To receive the most credit, you must show complete work on each exercise. Homework may be given a lower score if it is not neat, if work is not shown, or if it is out of page order.
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.
FINAL EXAM:
All students are encouraged to take the final exam. However, if at the end of the semester, your test/quiz grade is at least 93.0%, then you may skip the final and receive a B in the class. If your quiz/test grade is from 83.0% to 92.9%, you may skip the final exam and receive a C in the class. All other students must take the final exam or risk getting a D or F in the course.
The final exam is on Tues. December 15, 8:00 - 10:30 AM in IT 101
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 will 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 STUDENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES (DSP&S)
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 DSP&S. All information and documentation is confidential.
MATH LAB
The Norco Campus Math Lab is located in ST 101.
MATH LAB HOURS - FALL 2009
ST 101 (Building B on this map)
Monday 8:45 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 8:45 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 8:45 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 8:45 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 8:45 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed You are encouraged to take advantage of this nearly free tutorial service by signing up for Math 96 or Math 97.
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 on the upper floor of the Student Services Building. Ask for Tamara Caponetto.
