1. COURSE TITLE AND DESCRIPTION:

PLANE TRIGONOMETRY. A two dimensional study of angular measure, trigonometric solutions of right and oblique triangles, logarithms, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric equations, complex numbers, graphing trigonometric functions, and polar coordinates.

Prerequisite: MATH 0123 and MATH 1513, or their equivalents. Credit: 3 hours

2. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

Michael Sullivan;  Trigonometry, Eighth Edition; Prentice Hall Publishing Company, 2008

3. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To help the student better appreciate the study of mathematics.
2. To help the students master trigonometry to the extent that they can apply it to the study of physical and engineering sciences.
3. To help the student acquire knowledge that is vital to the study of more advanced mathematics courses.

4. TEACHING FORMAT

This course will be presented from a lecture-demonstration point of view. The textbook will be the basis for material to be covered and the student will be responsible for reading all assigned material and working those problems selected by the instructor. Computer assisted instruction disks, which are located in the LRC, are available as supplementary material. Their use is strongly recommended.

5. EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:

At least five fifty minute exams will be given during the semester. The lowest test score prior to the final will be dropped. Students may NOT drop the final. These will determine 66 2/3% of a student’s grade. Daily grades will be taken on a class period basis, and will determine the remaining 33 1/3% of the grade.

The following grade scale will be used to determined a letter grade:

90%-100%----A

80%-89%----B

70%-79%----C

60%-69%----D

Below 60%--F

Attendance is expected and roll will be taken most class periods. Experience shows that those students who do not attend regularly tend to do poorly in class. Attending study hall on a regular basis has shown to significantly improve many students grades. Students may be administratively dropped at the instructor’s discretion.

The student is expected to take all examinations at the specified time and date. No make-up tests will be given without PRIOR APPROVAL of the instructor. If a student misses an exam without prior approval it will be dropped as the lowest test. If another test is missed it will be recorded as a zero. Homework  is expected to be turned in the class period after assigned but can be turned no later than the test. Homework for the final can be turned in no later than the Friday prior to finals week.

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE COMPLIES WITH SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD MAKE THEIR REQUEST IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:

• Talk with your instructor after class or during hours about your disability or special needs related to work in class.

And

• Complete the Request for Special Accommodations Form with the Student Support Services Coordinator or ADA Coordinator