Course Number: MATH 1316A               Trimester Credit Hours: 3
Course Title: Trigonometry                     Total Contact Hours Per Trimester: 44
Course Director: James Tison, Ph.D.
Office Hours: T, Th 1-2PM                           Lab Hours Per Week: N/A    

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a functional approach to college trigonometry. The course is designed to meet three hours of the 6 hours of mathematics required for the undergraduate degree in anatomy. It is also a prerequisite for admission to Physics I. The course covers circular and trigonometric functions and their inverses, vectors, identities, trigonometric equations and other transcendental functions.

The student will meet for lecture 6 hours per week for 7½ weeks

GENERAL APPROACH TO TEACHING:
Trigonometric concepts will be presented and relevant mathematical formulations developed with a strong emphasis on problem solving and applications. Participatory involvement in the problem solving is encouraged..

ESTIMATE OF STUDENT WORKLOAD:
A minimum of 6-10 hours per week out of class study is recommended for a student to achieve a grade of B .

LEARNING OUTCOMES :

Upon completion of the Trigonometry curriculum the student should

   1) Be able to define and describe the definitions and terms used in trigonometry regarding angles, triangles and other geometrical shapes.

   2) Be able to create, interpret and evaluate graphical representations of algebraic and trigonometric equations using the rectangular coordinate system method of graphing.

   3) Be able to define vectors and apply vector mathematical techniques to the addition or subtraction of vectors.  

   3) Be able to define and use angular quantities of displacement, velocity, and acceleration and to relate these to comparable linear quantities.    

   5) Be able to use trigonometric identities, algebraic and or vector mathematics to solve equations involving trigonometric functions.

   6) Be able to determine the dimensions of triangles using Pythagorean theorem,  the Unit Circle, and the Laws of Sines and Cosines.

ASSESSMENT:
Four Exams (90%), Homework/Quizzes(10%)
    Exams (equal weighting): Three regular exams + final. (Refer to exam grading rubric)

            Final exam will be used for course evaluations of learning outcomes

    Homework/Quizzes (equal weighting)

PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in ParkerUniversity

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK S: Trigonometry, Sixth Edition, by McKeague, Turner

 

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOKS: None

SUPPLIES: Scientific Calculator

GRADING SYSTEM:
Evaluation is an integral part of the educational process and is used as an educational tool to help students identify problem areas, to recognize and reward achievement, and to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the curriculum. Final course grades and their interpretation are listed below :

Grade      Numerical Value      Grade Point Average       Interpretation of Academic Achievement
A              89.5 – 100                4.0                                    Excellent

B              79.5 – 89.49            3.0                                    Above Average

C             69.5 – 79.49            2.0                                    Satisfactory

F              69.49 or  below       0.0                                    Unacceptable       

This grading system is strictly adhered to. There are NO exceptions.

OPEN LABS: N/A

90/90 RULE: N/A

A complete listing of all Academic policies is found on the MyParker Website/Academic Home Page/Common Policies:

Absences for Religious Holidays

Academic Dishonesty

Academic Promotion, Probation and Dismissal Policy

Appeals

Assistance and Accommodations

Attendance Policy

Audio/Video Taping

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices in Class

Classroom Behavior

Communications

Computer Usage

Examinations (Make up Exams/Lab Practicals)

Altering Grades on Exams

Exam Review

Final Examinations

Grading System

Late Instructors to Lecture/Lab

Missed Exam Policy

Professional Decorum

Special Needs Consideration

Student Bereavement Policy 3

Excused Absences

DISCLAIMER

The lecture outlines contained in the lecture booklet are NOT intended to represent the entire content of the course. A lecture outline is intended to be a guide to the lecture. The responsibility of the instructor is to follow the outline, expand the concepts and give explanation and illustrations to clarify content. The role of the student is to attend lecture and take notes over material presented by the lecturer that explains and illustrates the material listed in the outline. It is also the responsibility of the student to question the instructor if explanations and illustrations are not clearly presented or understood.

The instructors take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of old notes, quiz questions or exam questions that students may purchase, acquire from off of the internet or be given by previous students.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

            The provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a binding contract between the student and the ParkerUniversity. These provisions may be changed at any time and for any reason at the discretion of the Course Director. When it is necessary to make changes to this document, appropriate notice (at least one week, if at all possible) will be