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MATH 103 College Trigonometry
Winter 2012

This is a vital document, a contract between student and instructor. Read it thoroughly! This syllabus contains class-specific information. It is supplemented by the MATH ONLINE SYLLABUS which contains information relevant to ALL of Prof. Keely's math online courses. You must read carefully and abide by both documents.

Course Description:

Class: College Trigonometry MATH 103, item #5323 section 1DL, 5 credits, winter 2012

This is a challenging technical course primarily intended for those in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) majors. It is a preparatory class for the four-term STEM calculus sequence. Only those needing to take MATH& 151 or specifically wanting to learn trigonometry should enroll. See Which Math Course is Right for Me? for more information.

The goal of the class is not only to learn trigonometry but also to improve your critical thinking and problem solving abilities. This 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, 2D vectors, trigonometric form of complex numbers, polar and parametric curves, and applications of trigonometry.

The quantitative skills requirement of the general education distribution is met by this course.

Prerequisites:

This online course requires a basic knowledge of computers and the internet.

Prerequisite to Math 103: Intermediate Algebra (Clark's math 093 or 095) passed with a grade of at least "C" or qualifying score on the placement test. I recommend that you take College Algebra (math 111) before College Trigonometry but it is not a requirement of the college.

Course Materials:

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. If you buy the hard copy text used you will have to purchase the MyMathLab Student Access Kit separately.

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.

FREE ONLINE OPEN SOURCE TEXTS: Free open source textbooks/notes are available online that may be useful in your studies including Dave's Short Trig Course.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: See MathOL Syllabus - Tech Reqs.