Math 36-37336
Trigonometry
Spring 2010
T/Th 8:10 AM - 10:22 AM, ATEC 204
Instructor: Bob Prior
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PROFESSOR CONTACT INFORMATION:
e-mail: bob.prior@rcc.edu
Office Phone: (951) 372-7035
Office: ATEC 212/217OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. 12:30 - 1:30 PM
T/Th 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Important Dates:
Last day to add the course Friday, March 5 Last day to drop with a refund Sunday, February 28 Last day to drop without a "W" Friday, March 19 Spring Break April 12 - 16 Last day to drop with a "W" Friday, May 14 Final Exam Tuesday, June 8 (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 may be collected any random day. 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.
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. June 8, 8:00 - 10:30 AM in ATEC 204
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 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 - SPRING 2010
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 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 on the upper floor of the Student Services Building. Ask for Tamara Caponetto.
