MATH 1316 Trigonometry
This weekly schedule and schedule of tests is to help you pace yourself so that you may take your tests on time and complete the course during the semester. You may work ahead of this schedule and finish early if you like (though remember that you must ask me at least a week in advance if you want to take a test early). If you get behind, you must contact me.
For each section, start by reading the Lesson Notes, then watch the Video, and finally, look under "Online Assignments" in MyMathLab to work the Online Homework (and Quizzes). You will send me your Written Homework at the end of each week (due by mindnight each Sunday).
You can find the Lesson Notes, Lesson Videos, Quizzes, Written Homework, and Test Reviews in MyMathLab
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Section |
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1 |
2/13 - 2/19
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Pretest |
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| Section 1.1: Angles | |||||
| Section 1.2: Angle Relationships and Similar Triangles | |||||
| Section 1.3: Trigonometric Functions | |||||
Quiz 1 (1.1-1.3) |
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Written Homework 1 |
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2 |
2/20 - 2/26 |
Section 1.4: Using the Definitions of the Trigonometric Functions | |||
| Section 2.1: Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles | |||||
| Section 2.2: Trigonometric Functions of Non-Acute Angles | |||||
| Section 2.3: Approximations of Trigonometric Function Values | |||||
Quiz 2 (1.4, 2.1-2.3) |
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Written Homework 2 |
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3 |
2/27 - 3/5
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Section 2.4: Solutions and Applications of Right Triangles | |||
| Section 2.5: Further Applications of Right Triangles | |||||
Quiz 3 (2.4-2.5) |
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| Section 3.1: Radian Measure | |||||
| Section 3.2: Applications of Radian Measure | |||||
Written Homework 3 |
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Review problems for Test 1 (Answers) |
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| 4 | 3/6 - 3/12 |
Section 3.3: The Unit Circle and Circular Functions | |||
| Section 3.4: Linear and Angular Speed | |||||
| Note: When working online homework assignments from Chapter 4, you will be matching graphs with equations. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you are able to graph by hand. For this reason, it is recommended that you print out graph paper and use the amplitude, period, and information you gather from the equation to get the shape of the graph. Do not rely on your graphing calculator in this section. In fact, try NOT to use your graphing calculator. Using the graphing calculator in these sections will put you at a disadvantage come test time when you must graph by hand. | |||||
| Section 4.1: Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions | |||||
| Section 4.2: Translations of the Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions | |||||
Quiz 4 (3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.2) |
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Written Homework 4 |
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5 |
3/20 - 3/26
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Section 4.3: Graphs of the Tangent and Cotangent Functions | |||
| Section 4.4: Graphs of the Secant and Cosecant Functions | |||||
| Section 4.5: Harmonic Motion | |||||
Quiz 5 (4.3-4.5) |
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Written Homework 5 |
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Review problems for Test 2 (Answers) |
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6 |
3/27 - 4/2 |
Section 5.1: Fundamental Identities | |||
| Section 5.2: Verifying Trigonometric Identities | |||||
| Section 5.3: Sum and Difference Identities for Cosine | |||||
Quiz 6 (5.1-5.3) |
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Written Homework 6 |
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| 7 | 4/3 - 4/9 |
Section 5.4: Sum and Difference Identities for Sine and Tangent | |||
| Section 5.5: Double-Angle Identities | |||||
| Section 5.6: Half-Angle Identities | |||||
Quiz 7 (5.4-5.6) |
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Written Homework 7 |
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| 8 | 4/10 - 4/16 |
Section 6.1: Inverse Circular Functions | |||
| Section 6.2: Trigonometric Equations I | |||||
| Section 6.3: Trigonometric Equations II | |||||
Quiz 8 (6.1-6.3) |
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Written Homework 8
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9 |
4/17 - 4/23 |
Section 6.4: Equations Involving Inverse Trigonometric Functions | |||
Section 7.1: Oblique Triangles and the Law of Sines |
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| Section 7.2: The Ambiguous Case of the Law of Sines | |||||
Quiz 9 (6.4, 7.1-7.2) |
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Written Homework 9 |
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Review problems for Test 3 (Answers) |
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10 |
4/24 - 4/30 |
Section 7.3: The Law of Cosines | |||
| Section 7.4: Geometrically Defined Vectors and Applications | |||||
| Section 7.5: Algebraically Defined Vectors and the Dot Product | |||||
Quiz 10 (7.3-7.5) |
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Written Homework 10 |
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11 |
5/1 - 5/7 |
Section 8.5: Polar Equations and Graphs | |||
| Be sure you can graph by hand, so work the online homework problems by hand on graph paper.
Create a table of values and practice labeling the polar grid. Here's a link to polar grids for your homework practice: Large Grid and Small Grids |
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| Section 8.6: Parametric Equations, Graphs, and Applications | |||||
| Be sure you can graph by hand. Create a table of values and plot points. Use an arrow to indicate direction. Practice online homework on graph paper. | |||||
Quiz 11 (8.5-8.6) |
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Written Homework 11 |
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Review problems for Final Exam (Answers) |
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If you really need a few more days to take the final, you may contact me in advance to request that I put the test in the Northridge Testing Center for you through the Friday of that week. (I'm sorry, but this is not possible at any other Testing Center, due to logistics.) |
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| 12 | 5/8 - 5/14 |
Finish all homework, computer work, and review for the Final Exam; then take the Final Exam | |||
5/15 |
All homework, test reviews, etc., must reach me absolutely no later than this date for you to receive any credit for it (no exceptions). | ||||