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MATH 1613 TRIGONOMETRY 24481
FALL 2010 MWF
TIME: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 am – 10:50 am (August 16 – December 10) LOCATION: B3
INSTRUCTOR: S. J. Foster [email protected] OFFICE: HLC130
TELEPHONE:
580.477.7910
TEXT: Trigonometry, 9th Edition, Lial, Hornsby, and Schneider, Pearson and Addison Wesley Publishing
Company, 2009
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Recognize and use trigonometric functions to solve problems involving right triangles.
2. Recognize and use radian measure and the circular functions.
3. Graph trigonometric functions.
4. Verify and apply trigonometric identities.
5. Recognize and use inverse circular functions.
6. Solve trigonometric equations.
7. Use the laws of sine and cosine to solve problem situations involving oblique triangles.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Class time is spent discussing the lesson, asking questions, and testing.
EVALUATION: The grading system is based on points that are cumulative. There is a test after each
chapter. There is also a comprehensive final examination. A makeup test must be scheduled within
one week of the chapter test; otherwise a zero is recorded. A visual project will use trigonometric
properties in the solutions and is evaluated. Homework is assigned and is scored on correct attempt
and completion. (90% -- A
80% -- B
70% -- C
60% -- D)
ATTENDANCE: Class attendance is expected. Attendance is reported to the Financial Aid Office.
TENTATIVE TEST DATES: August 30, September 17, October 1, October 15, November 10,
November 22, December 6 and December 10 (Final Exam)
COURSE OUTLINE:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Sections 1,2,3,4
Sections 1,2,3,4,5
Sections 1,2,3,4
Sections 1,2,3
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6
Sections 1,2,3
Sections 1,2,3
STUDENT SPECIAL NEEDS: According to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), each student with a
disability is responsible for notifying the College of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If
you think you have a qualified disability and need classroom accommodations, contact the Counseling
Office (C-1E). To receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake
process during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations
are identified. Please call (580) 477-7710, or email [email protected] for more information. Please
advise the instructor of your disability as soon as possible to ensure timely implementation of appropriate
accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a disability
from the Counseling Office but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations.
SUPPLIES: A scientific calculator is required.
ACADEMICS: Prerequisite for this course is College Algebra. Each student is expected to do his/her own
work. If unethical or distracting behavior is detected, appropriate action will be taken according to
Western’s policies for academic integrity and/or after review by the proper authorities. Electronic
communication devices must be set on the vibrate mode. Tutoring is available in the WINDS Center (if
a student qualifies) or in the Peer Tutoring Program.