WELCOME TO

MAC 1114Trigonometry

This Syllabus Is Subject to Change.

All changes will be announced during class.

Office: S204A Phone: 407-708-2251 E mail: cantwelc@seminolestate.edu

◦ Include course number in subject line

Office hours:

Monday & Wednesday: 7:45-8:009:15-9:30

10:45-11:00 1:20-2:20

Tuesday & Thursday: 7:45-8:00 10:45-1:45

Instructor: Cheryl Cantwell

Get your textbook as soon as possible◦ You may use the eBook through MyMathLab◦ Solutions manual is your option

MyMathLab is mandatory for homework◦ See your syllabus for course ID

Start a notebook◦ Half for notes◦ Half for homework◦ Keep it neat and organized

Text: A Graphical Approach to Algebra and Trigonometry 5th ed by Hornsby, Lial & Rockswold ORPrecalculus Algebra and Trigonometry, custom ed., Hornsby, Lial, Rockswold

Get a graphing calculator immediately◦ TI84 Smartview is used in class◦ Other models can be acceptable for use◦ TI-Nspire may not be used during a test◦ Some tests may have a no calculator part

Bring your calculator to class everyday Practice using your calculator

◦ In-class exercises◦ Homework◦ Do not wait until the day of a test

Graphing Calculators

Grading Scale

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 60 F

4 tests Cumulative final exam Homework Quizzes Extra credit If all four test scores are 90% or above you

are exempt from the final exam

Method of Grading

All homework is done through MyMathLab.◦ Each homework grade is determined the day of

the test. Each homework grade is determined the

day of the test. I average the homework section grades and then take this percentage of 15 points.

Homework Check-up

5 Quizzes◦ Lowest score dropped

May not make up if absent, late, or leave early

Quiz Check-up

◦ Take home problems From the textbook or online Turned in on test day

◦ Take advantage of all opportunities Possible to improve class grade by a letter

Extra Credit

Taken daily Deadline for grade of W is March 19, 2012 No instructor may give a grade of W after March

19, 2012 No W can be given for 3rd attempt You may be withdrawn before the above date if

you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor

You may be given a grade of F after the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor

Attendance

NO make-up tests unless:◦ Medical emergency with documentation◦ Make arrangements ahead of time

Final exam score counts twice and replaces first missed test score

2nd missed test gets a score of 0

Test Taking Policies

Grade of C or better in College Algebra or Precalculus, or

Acceptable placement test score It is your responsibility to make sure these

prerequisites have been met◦ If they have not been met, please see me after

class◦ It is important to get into the correct class as

early as possible

Prerequisites

Honesty is expected Cheating on tests will result in

◦ Grade of 0 on that test◦ Possible 0 for the course

Quizzes are just like tests Students may work together on out of class

extra credit problems

Academic Integrity

Put your cell phone away when you enter class◦ If phone usage is seen or heard during

class there may be an immediate pop quiz for the entire class

◦ If there is a possibility of an emergency call you must alert me before class begins

Arrive late or leave early-sit by door◦ Close door quietly

No side conversations-distracts others

COMMON COURTESIES

It will be adhered to as close as possible All changes to test dates will be announced

in class Know when your tests are scheduled-be

prepared! Must move at a very fast pace to complete

all material

Schedule

Instructor’s office hours My website at

www2.seminolestate.edu/ccantwell www2.seminolestate.edu/mathstudent Free tutoring in the Academic Success

Center Videotapes:check-out of library Student’s Solutions Manual MyMathLab Study groups

Resources

2 or more students in a group 10 or more hours over the semester

◦ Drop lowest test scoreOR◦ At the date of the final if you are satisfied with your

course grade and have not scored less than 50% on any test then you may opt out of the final exam. If any test or the homework/quiz grade is below 50% then you may not drop the final exam grade.

Flexible Communicate with each other Time sheets turned in every 5 weeks

◦ 1st and last names◦ Class title◦ Totals

All timesheets submitted by the day of the 4th test

Study Groups