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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 #0000 section 1DL, 5
credits, winter 2006
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 113) 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 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
Math Online Website:
www.columbiaview.net/OL
Links to supplemental course pages, support,
internet resources, and lots more!
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/ccindex.html ($$ access code required)
Complete online version of the textbook, multimedia
files, and interactive tutorial exercises.
The textbook is strongly recommended and available both in hard copy and in online electronic form.
Text: Trigonometry 5th edition by McKeague and Turner (blue cover). We will cover almost the entire text. If purchased new the text includes multimedia tutorials. The optional student solutions manual contains worked out exercises from the text.
As options to the hard copy text, you can purchase the text as an online
e-text or on CDs. The title is Trigonometry, Fifth Edition, BCA Tutorial
Student Version.
* For access to the online e-text use ISBN 0534404022.
You can purchase online (google the ISBN) for
approximately $70-80.
Then, register with
iLrn/ThomsonNow using course access code E-39KBFUY7X675F.
iLrn/ThomsonNow provides you a complete online
version of the textbook, interactive
tutorial exercises, multimedia files, and access
to the publishers call-in tutor center.
* To purchase the text (only) on CDs use ISBN 0534275354.
You can purchase online (google the ISBN) for
approximately $10.
The ISBN information above was provided by
Thomson/BrooksCole Publishing. If incorrect or misleading, please let me
know!
In addition to the text, you are required to download (free at web.clark.edu/math/docs-students/VA-student.pdf) or purchase (nominal fee at the Clark bookstore) the Clark College Math Dept. Math 103 Vector Appendix (A.K.A. "Vector Packet").
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 a fair amount of graphing and requires an electronic graphing device.
Most students benefit from having a graphing calculator. I recommend a TI-89 or higher. I have online instructions and examples for the TI-84, TI-86, and TI-89. See Clark Math Dept's Which Graphing Calculator Should I Buy? flyer for more information. 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). If you don't you should consider taking the 1-credit graphing calculator class MATH 080 along with this class and/or purchasing Prof. John Mitchell's "TI Calculator Primer" available for a nominal fee from the Clark College bookstore (it is user friendly!).
If you need to purchase a calculator, you can buy new at the Clark College bookstore, office supply stores, electronic stores, or buy new/used online. The Clark College bookstore has used graphing calculators for rent (subject to availability). If you are on financial aid, you may qualify to borrow a calculator from the Clark College mathematics department (first come, first serve).
Being an online class, you may prefer to use an online graphing program. There are several shareware programs and free online graphing applets available. I will share some of my favorite sites with you in class upon request.
Maple 10.0 is required for this class.
The total points possible in this class are as follows. They are subject to slight changes. Refer to the math online syllabus for details about each component and important grade policy information.
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All tentative! Subject to changes! |
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| Class Participation (6 pts per week) | 60 |
| Discussions Questions (2 pts per week) | 20 |
| Graded Assignments | 20 |
| Online Quick Quizzes (best 25 of 30 @ 5 pts each) | 125 |
| On-campus Final Exam | 75 |
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(estimated) Total Points Possible: 300 |
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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:
2008-06-27 02:29 PM
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