MATH 1316 - Trigonometry
See opening web page for course specific info
INSTRUCTOR: Clarence A. McGuff, Professor of Mathematics
Office: NRG 2150 (inside 2149)
Phone: 512-223-4786
e-mail: camcguff@austincc.edu
web page: www.austincc.edu/camcguff
Office Hours: See opening web page for current office hours
Others by appointment. These may be made in person at class time, for that day, or by phone or e-mail for later days.
Please, in consideration of others, turn off or mute cell phones and pagers. During a test I do not want to see or hear a cell phone, violation of this could result in a loss of points.
MATH 1316 TRIGONOMETRY (3-3-0). This course is designed for students majoring in mathematics, science, engineering, or certain engineering-related technical fields. Content includes the study of trigonometric functions and their applications, trigonometric identities and equations, vectors, polar coordinates and equations , and parametric equations. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 with a C or better. A second option is an appropriate secondary school course (one semester of precalculus or trigonometry) and a satisfactory entrance score on ACC's Mathematics Assessment Test. A third option is an appropriate higher score on ACC's Mathematics Assessment Test. (MTH 1753) Course Type: T
1. Compute the values of the six trigonometric functions for key angles measured in both degrees and radians.
2. Graph all six trigonometric functions and their transformations.
3. Use the basic trigonometric identities to verify other trigonometric identities.
4. Solve trigonometric equations.
5. Solve right and oblique triangles.
6. Plot points and graph equations in the Polar Coordinate system.
7. Graph pairs of parametric equations.
8. Use the concepts of trigonometry to solve applied problems.
Text: Trigonometry, by Lial, Hornsby and Schneider, 8th edition (ISBN 0-321-22736-0)
Optional materials:
Purchase options: Purchase the required textbook alone, either used or new, from a local bookstore.
Technology required: Students need either a scientific. If a student cannot purchase one, calculators are available from the library. Graphing calculators are NOT required, but you will use graphing technology in some sections of the book. Most ACC faculty are familiar with the TI family of graphing calculators. Hence, TI calculators are highly recommended for student use. Other calculator brands can also be used. Your instructor will determine the extent of calculator use in your class section.
This course is taught in the classroom primarily as a lecture/discussion course.
This course, intended for mathematics, science, and engineering majors, is designed to prepare students for the calculus sequence. The six trigonometric functions are studied with the goals of developing a deeper understanding of both general function behavior and periodic function behavior, exploring those applications that have trigonometric models, and acquiring further proficiency with symbol manipulation.
Grades in this course will be based on the following numeric averages:
Below 60% “F” , 60% up to 70% “D” , 70% up to 80% “C” ,
80% up to 90% “B”, above 90% “A”
There will be 4 tests, each worth approximately 100 points. Up to 14 weekly quizzes (see below) and/or one or two projects the grades from which will be combined with a homework score for another 100 pts. This means that the grade in this class will be based on 500 points. Tests may be given in class or the testing center at the instructor’s desecration. A test taken after the announced deadline is late (see below).
Homework will be collected weekly, Monday or Tuesday, and will count as no more than 20 points of the 100 Quiz, project, homework points. Homework for a given test is expected to be completed before the test date and will be accepted up till that date; however, a grade penalty may be applied if most of the weekly assignment is not turned in when assigned.
Weekly Quizzes: On the first day of weeks 2 – 15 there will normally be a quiz. It will not normally be problem solving but will, in most cases, ask for your explanation (usually a quotation of the definition or theorem will not suffice) of a basic theory concept. On a few quizzes I may ask you to copy a couple of the homework problems I assigned from your work. Since I will only count the top 70% to 80% of the quizzes no makeup will be given for a missed quiz.
Corrections: For each test taken on time, except for the last test of the semester, corrections may be done for bonus points. Corrections must be completed within one week of their being returned graded to you.
Late tests: A late test is one taken between the time the test is given in class (or the deadline if given in the testing center) and the test is returned graded to the class. A test taken late will have the grade reduced by 10 points. No test, late or otherwise, may be taken after the original test is returned to the class. After that the test has been missed resulting in a grade of “0” see below.
Retake/makeup: I no longer give a retake/makeup on each test. You will still be allowed to makeup or replace one grade (of test 1, 2, or 3) only by taking a special comprehensive tests that will be given. The maximum score on this makeup will be in the mid 80’s. The time and place will be announced after test 3 and before the last week of school. If you miss one test then you must use this test as a makeup otherwise you may use this tests to replace one test grade from material covered by that test. If you miss two tests you will receive a non-removable zero on the second test.
Projects: There may be 1 or 2 required projects during the semester.
Student participation in class and lab activities is expected. This includes but is not limited to questions and/or comments during lecture, problem solving and/or correction methods both in class and labs. Please, however, keep in class talk between two class members on subject and not disruptive to the rest of the class.
Grades will not be discussed on the phone or via e-mail. The only exception to this will be for the final grade. I will send this grade via e-mail if certain requirements are met.
These requirements will be spelled out for you to sign and hand in with the final exam.
Incomplete grades (I) will be given only in very rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of "I", a student must have taken all examinations, be passing, and after the last date to withdraw, have a personal tragedy occur which prevents course completion.
Attendance/ Withdrawal Policy (withdrawal deadline is 11/27/2006)
Attendance is required in this course. Students who miss more than 4 classes may be withdrawn
It is the student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course. The instructor may withdraw students for excessive absences (4) but makes no commitment to do this for the student. After the withdrawal date, neither the student nor the instructor may initiate a withdrawal. I will only reinstate a student if he was withdrawn by me in error and he is up to date course wise at the appropriate date.
Calendar/Syllabus/Suggested Testing Schedule:
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16 -Week Semester |
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Week 1: 1.1 , 1.2, |
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Week 2: 1.3, 1.4, 2.1 |
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Week 3: 2.2, supplement, 2.3, 2.4 |
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Week 4: 2.5, Test 1 (chs. 1&2) |
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Week 5: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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Week 6: 3.4, 4.1, 42 |
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Week 7: 4.3, 4.4 |
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Week 8: Test 2 (chs. 3&4), 5.1, 5.2 |
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Week 9: 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 |
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Week 10: 5.6, 6.1 |
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Week 11: 6.2, 6.3 |
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Week 12: 6.4, Test 3 (chs. 5&6) |
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Week 13: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 |
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Week 14: 7.4, 7.5 |
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Week 15: 8.5, 8.6 |
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Week 16: 8.2-8.4(optional) and Test 4 (chs. 7&8) or Comprehensive Final Exam |
Please note: schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class.
Course-Specific Support Services: Sometimes sections of MATH 0155(1-0-2) are offered. This lab is designed for students currently registered in Trigonometry MATH 1316. It offers individualized and group setting to provide additional practice and explanation. This course is not for college-level credit. Repeatable up to two credit hours.
ACC main campuses have Learning Labs which offer free first-come first-serve tutoring in mathematics courses. The locations, contact information and hours of availability of the Learning Labs are posted at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor
ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/
When a test is given in the testing center a deadline will be given and if a test is not taken by that deadline it will be considered as a missed test see grading policy above.
STUDENT SERVICES
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Then click on “Campus Based Student Support Overview”.
Sometimes sections of MATH 0193(1-0-2) are offered. The lab is designed for students currently registered in Calculus III, MATH 2415. It offers individualized and group setting to provide additional practice and explanation. This course is not for college-level credit. Repeatable up to two credit hours. Students should check the course schedule for possible offerings of the lab class
ACC main campuses have Learning Labs, which offer free first-come first-serve tutoring in mathematics courses. The locations, contact information and hours of availability of the Learning Labs are posted at: http://www2.austincc.edu/rvslab/labhours.htm
Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty "Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, work, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations; and homework.”
Students who violate the rules concerning scholastic dishonesty will be assessed an academic penalty, which the instructor determines is in keeping with the seriousness of the offense. This academic penalty may range from a grade penalty on the particular assignment to an overall grade penalty in the course, including possibly an F in the course. ACC's policy can be found in the Student Handbook page 33 or on the web at: http://www.austincc.edu/marketng/handbook/student_handbook_02-03.pdf.
Recommended Statement on Student Discipline Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook page 32 or on the web at: http://www.austincc.edu/marketng/handbook/student_handbook_02-03.pdf.
Statement on Students with Disabilities "Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester.”
Students who are requesting accommodation must provide the instructor with a letter of accommodation from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the semester. Accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the letter of accommodation from OSD.
Statement on Academic Freedom "Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends upon a search for truth and upon free expression. In this course the professor and students shall strive to protect free inquiry and the open exchange of facts, ideas, and opinions. Students are free to take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable issues. Grades will not be affected by personal views. With this freedom comes the responsibility of civility and a respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions. This means that students must take turns speaking, listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other personal attacks."