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Course Description and Information:
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SYLLABUS. Refer to that document for instructor contact info, course requirements, procedures, policies, and supporting information. That document along with this one make up the complete course syllabus. |
Class: College Trigonometry MATH 103, item #5272 section
1DL, 5 credits, winter 2010
Location: Clark College online course
This is a challenging technical course primarily intended for those majoring in mathematics, physical sciences, or engineering. It is a preparatory class for the four-term calculus sequence. Only those needing to take calculus for science/engineering (math& 151) should enroll. See Which Math Class is Right for Me? for more information.
This fast-paced course focuses on trigonometric functions and their graphs. We will study trigonometric ratios, right triangle trigonometry, circular functions, radian measure, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, laws of sines and cosines, vectors (2D and 3D), polar and parametric curves, and trigonometric form of complex numbers. The goal of the class is not only to learn trigonometry but also to improve your critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
The quantitative skills requirement of the general education distribution is met by this course.
Intermediate Algebra (Clark's math 093 or 095) passed with a grade of at least "C" or qualifying score on the placement test. It is strongly recommended that you have recently taken and passed intermediate algebra with a grade of at least "B" or college algebra with a grade of at least "C". Basic knowledge of computers and the internet is mandatory.
CLASS WEBSITE:
web.clark.edu/skeely/OL/TRIG
Prof. Keely's Math Online Website:
www.integreat.ca/OL
Links to supplemental course pages, FAQs, support,
tutoring, internet resources, and more!
Clark College Math Dept's Online Math Class Web:
web.clark.edu/math/OL
Information about and support for Clark's online/hybrid mathematics classes.
Blackboard website:
clark.blackboard.com
The
course management system software Clark uses to conduct its online classes. BB
is where you "go to class".
Textbook website: MyMathLab at
www.coursecompass.com ($$ access code required)
Complete online version of the textbook, multimedia
files, and interactive tutorial exercises.
REQUIRED:
MyMathLab Student Access Kit (ISBN 032119991X / 9780321199911)
MyMathLab access to the online text and testing center is REQUIRED. MyMathLab is an
online course delivery system provided by the textbook publisher. In MyMathLab you can read the
complete textbook online,
watch video lectures, work interactive tutorial
exercises, and take tests.
See box below for purchasing options, registration directions, and MyMathLab course
ID code.
ATTENTION NEW MYMATHLAB USERS: Once you open the package you may not be able to get a refund. Don't open the access kit until you are sure that you want to take this class.
ATTENTION PREVIOUS MYMATHLAB USERS: If you already have an unexpired MyMathLab access code from a previous course with the same textbook you do not need to buy another one. See the link in the box below for directions on how to change your course ID code.
OPTIONAL TEXT: Trigonometry 9th edition by Lial/Hornsby/Schneider
(9780321528858 / 0321528859)
The entire textbook is available online in printable electronic form through
MyMathLab so buying a hard copy textbook is optional and unnecessary
unless you really want one. If you do opt to buy the hard copy text new, it comes bundled with MyMathLab
access.
ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO HAVE THE MCKEAGUE TEXT: If you already have Trigonometry by McKeague (used in on-campus 103 classes), then you may use it to study from rather than the text listed above, but you are still required to have MyMathLab access since the tests are conducted in MyMathLab.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENT: Clark College Math 103 Vector Packet (free online pdf version). Also available in the Clark College Bookstore for a nominal fee.
To register with CourseCompass/MyMathLab you will need a
MyMathLab Access Code
(from the MyMathLab Student Access Kit above) and
the MyMathLab Course ID Code below:
Winter Math 103 MYMATHLAB COURSE ID: keely04332 (available 12/30/2009)
For detailed directions see
How do I buy & enroll in MyMathLab?
IMPORTANT READING!
Daily access to a high-speed internet connected computer and a reliable e-mail account are necessary. See FAQs - software requirements for additional information including any additional required software.
This class involves lots of graphing and requires an electronic graphing device.
Most students benefit from having a graphing calculator. I recommend a TI-89 or higher but many other makes/models will suffice. You are expected to already know how to perform basic operations with your calculator, produce graphs on your calculator, and use the features of the calculator to analyze graphs (e.g. find intercept values).
Being an online class, you may prefer to use an online graphing program. There are several shareware programs and free online graphing applets available. You may even have graphing software already on your computer!
For more information about choosing/buying/renting a graphing calculator, learning to use a graphing calculator, finding an online graphing program, and determining what graphing software your computer may already have, see FAQs - calculators and graphing.
The total points possible in this class are listed below. Refer to the math online syllabus for details about each component and important grade policy information.
| Attendance in week 1 (check-in posts during week 1) | 02 |
| Class Participation (6 pts in week 1, 8 pts per week in weeks 2+) | 78 |
| Online Weekly Quizzes (best 8 of 10 @ 15 pts each) | 120 |
| Online Cumulative Final Exam | 50 |
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Total Points Possible: 250 |
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I consider this class syllabus and the math online syllabus to be contracts between you and I. I agree to abide by all of the policies and procedures contained herein, and by staying in the class, so too do you. If there is anything in either document with which you cannot or will not abide, you should withdraw at once.
Originally written: 2000-05-25
Last revision:
2009-12-30 04:47 PM
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