Math 104 Trigonometry 4 Units Spring 2007
Meeting Times: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 7:50 PM Meeting Place: Room E106
Instructor: Charlie Lincoln Email: c.lincoln@sbcglobal.net Phone: 577-0414
Office Hours: Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 in the Mezzanine or By Appointment
Required Text: Precalculus 4th Edition by Sullivan & Sullivan III, Check out the Solutions manual for this course before purchasing it to see if the book meets your needs.
Course Description: MAT 104 is the study of trigonometric functions, their graphs and properties, functions of multiple angles, trigonometric identities, radian measure, inverse trigonometric functions, solutions of triangles, polar coordinates, parametric equations, and complex numbers.
Prerequisite: Mat 103A with a grade of C or better or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process.
Co-requisite: Mat 103B or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process. Prior completion of Mat 103B with a grade of C or better also satisfies this co-requisite.
Calculators: A graphing calculator is required for this class. I will be demonstrating with the Texas Instruments-89.
Course Objectives: The successful student will: 1) exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course; 2) engage in logical and critical thinking; 3) read technical information; and 4) demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements, and checking and verifying results.
Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale: A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under. Homework 100 pts. 4 Quizzes 100 pts. Midterm Exam 1 100 pts. Midterm Exam 2 100 pts. Comprehensive Final Exam 100 pts. Total 500 pts
Grades will be posted on the internet at http://www.gradesource.com/reports/1027/7353/index.html
Homework: Each homework assignment is due in class every Thursday and is considered late if it is not turned in. If you will be absent, either turn in the homework assignment early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you. Late homework that is turned in within one week of the due date receives reduced credit. Homework turned in after this receives no credit. Your work must support your answers.
Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. I give five quizzes but only four are counted so your lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Midterm Exams: You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (577-0414). Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date. You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date. Arrangements must be made with me one week in advance. Parts of the testing (quizzes, midterms and final exam) may have problems that do not allow for graphing calculators. I will tell you when these will occur.
Please come see me if you do not understand these policies.
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. You must go to Admissions & Records. Friday, April 18 is the last day for refunds. Friday, May 2 is the last day to drop with no record. Friday, May 23 is the last day to withdraw with a W grade.
How to Succeed in a Math Class: I am often asked how to successfully pass a math class, and here is my advice: 1. Come to every class session. Be prepared, and plan on participating. 2. Do your homework. Remember that what I assign is what I consider a bare minimum. If you need more practice, do it. 3. Read the book. 4. Make use of available tutors and my office hours. You will find tutors who know the subject matter in this course at the GMC. 5. Do math every day. Math is just like everything else: if you dont practice, you become rusty.
Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the Disability Resource Center to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made. * Course materials available in alternate format.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating on exams or quizzes will receive a score of zero on the assignment for the first offense and a course grade of F for the second offense. Students my work together on homework assignments (and, in fact, are encouraged to) as long as all students understand the material covered.
Course Schedule: The following is a tentative schedule. If things change, I will let you know.
April8 5.1 Angles and their Measurements 10 5.2 The Trigonometric Functions 5.3 Properties of the Trigonometric Functions 15 5.4, 5.5 Graphs of the Trigonometric Functions 17 Quiz 1 5.6 Phase Shifts and Curve Fitting 22 Review 24 Exam I 29 6.1, 6.2 The Inverse Trigonometric Functions
May 1 6.3 Trigonometric Identities 6.4 Sum and Difference Identities 6 6.5, 6.6, Double-Angle, Half-Angle, and other Identities 8 Quiz 26.7 Trigonometric Equations 13 6.8 More Trigonometric Equations 15 7.1 Solving Right Triangles 20 Review 22 Exam II 27 7.2 Law of Sines 29 7.3,7.4 Law of Cosines and Areas of Triangles
June3 8.1,8.2 Polar Coordinates, Equations, and Graphs 5 Quiz 3 8.3 Trigonometric Form of Complex Numbers 10 8.4 Vectors 12 Quiz 48.5 The Dot Product 17 9.7 Parametric Equations 19 Quiz 5 Review 24 Final Exam
The following is a list of all homework assignments for this course. Homework for the preceding sections is due every Thursday.
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