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Moraine Valley Community College Course Syllabus

Date: August 22, 2011 Course Title: Trigonometric Functions Course Number: MTH 142 Semester: Fall, 2011 I. Faculty Information A. Instructor: Dr. Kristen R. Schreck B. Office: D112 C. Office Phone: 708-974-5614 D. Office Hours: M/W Noon – 1:00 pm T/R 12:15 – 1:15 pm Also by appointment. E. Mailbox location: D108 F. Instructor’s E-mail: schreckk@morainevalley.edu (note the extra "k") G. Email Policy: 1) Students must use the e-mail account provided by MVCC as the official means of email communication for all business related to this course. Any email that does not come directly from your MVCC (username@student.morainevalley.edu) account may be filtered as spam or junk mail or will be deleted. 2) The subject line of all emails to the instructor must begin with the course number and day: MTH 142 Monday (or Wednesday) Class or your email may be deleted as spam. II. Course Identification A. Credit hours: 2 B. Total contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 C. Class meetings: MTH 142 Section 172: Mondays 10:00 – 11:50 am Room: D222 MTH 142 Section 174: Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:50 am Room: D222 D. Prerequisite: Three years of high school math including advanced algebra and appropriate assessment test score, or MTH 135 or MTH 141, or concurrent registration in MTH 141. E. Catalog Description: Topics include trigonometric functions, their inverse functions, graphs, the unit circle, right triangle trigonometry, basic identities, and trigonometric equations.

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III. Textbooks & Supplies A. Textbook: Custom edition for MVCC of Trigonometry A Right Triangle Approach

Selected Chapters with Student Solutions Manual, taken from the 5th Edition, by Sullivan and Sullivan packaged with the MathXL Access Code, Pearson Custom Publishing, Upper Saddle River, NJ 2009.

B. Required: TI-83 or 84+ graphing calculator. The use of calculators may be restricted on quizzes and exams.

IV. Topical Outline A. Chapter 2: Angles and their measure, applied geometry problems, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions of given angles and of general angles, unit circle approach to trigonometric functions, graphs of sine and cosine functions, graphs of tangent, cotangent, cosecant, and secant functions, phase shift B. Chapter 3: Inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, sum and difference formulas, double-angle and half-angle formulas, solving trigonometric Equations C. Chapter 4: Applications involving right triangles, the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines,

area of a triangle V. Learning Outcomes The student will: 1. define the six trigonometric functions in terms of right triangles, the unit circle, and Cartesian coordinates. 2. convert degree measure to radian measure and conversely; determine reference angles. 3. determine values for the six trigonometric functions for

real numbers (radians) equal to integral multiples of

(special angles) and their degree equivalents without a calculator. 4. determine values for the six trigonometric functions for any real number (radian) or angle in degrees with a calculator. 5. graph the six trigonometric functions and identify the domain, range, period, intercepts, and asymptotic behavior of each function. 6. identify the phase shift, amplitude, and period for functions of the type and 7. distinguish between an identity and a conditional equation; simplify trigonometric expressions using memorized identities; solve trigonometric equations up to and including quadratic, for the unknown angle or angles, and evaluate expressions involving trigonometric functions. 8. define and graph the inverse trigonometric functions. 9. use the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines to solve for unknown elements of oblique triangles and use trigonometry to solve applied geometry problems.

10. communicate mathematics effectively, both verbally and in writing, through in- class collaborative group assignments and use graphing calculators effectively in

the exploration of the mathematical concepts studied.

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VI. Classroom Policies and Procedures A. Attendance: Students are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. Students are responsible for the material covered during lecture in class as well as the material in the text. B. Cheating/Plagiarism: Mathematics Department Statement of Academic Integrity: The Department of Mathematics views upholding academic integrity as an integral part of student learning, classroom engagement, and ultimately, the production of student-generated work. The Mathematics Department believes adherence to the principles as stated in the MVCC Code of Academic Integrity preserves the value of assigned grades and other assessments. Instances of academic dishonesty compromise the development of problem-solving skills and other skills necessary for subsequent work in mathematics, depriving students of an authentic learning experience. Overall, we believe integrity in the mathematics classroom translates into ethical behavior beyond academia. Sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity in this MTH 141-301 course: Academic misconduct in the class includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Dishonest or deceptive behavior • Inappropriate use of electronic devices • Misuse of notes, books, etc. as defined by the instructor

Violations of Academic Integrity will result in: • Filing of the official Form for Academic Dishonesty form with the Dean of Science

and Business. • A grade of zero will be recorded on that particular assignment/exam - this grade of

zero is never dropped. • A repeated violation of academic integrity in this course will result in failure of the

course (i.e., a grade of “F” will be issued).

Please read the MVCC Code of Academic Integrity (Cheating/Plagiarism): http://www.morainevalley.edu/studentlife/policies/admissions.htm#Cheating C. Student Conduct: Each student is responsible for adhering to the Code of Student

Conduct which is found at: http://www.morainevalley.edu/studentlife/judicial/code.html D. Cell Phones: Faculty, staff, students, and college visitors may not use and must silence

cellular phones, pagers, and other communication devices in all instructional areas which include: all classrooms and labs during instructional sessions, the Library, the Testing Center (B101), and other areas so designated by the college.

E. Course Withdrawal: A student who does not officially withdraw from this course will

receive a grade of “F” which will become a part of the student’s permanent record. The course withdrawal date is listed in the attached General Information Sheet at the end

of this syllabus.

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F. Testing Center: The Testing Center (B101) will be used for all exams except the final exam. The test number for this course is #489 – you must give this number to Testing Center personnel in order to take an exam in this course. In addition, you must have an MVCC Photo ID in order to take an exam in the Testing Center. A driver's license will NOT be accepted. MVCC Photo ID's may be obtained in the Student Union. Pay close attention to the hours of operation of the Testing Center which can be found on the attached General Information Sheet. WARNING: Do not arrive close to the time when the Testing Center is closing, you will not be allowed to take the exam. SPECIAL NOTE: The Testing Center will provide calculators for use on all exams. No student will be able to use his or her personal calculator in the Testing Center when taking an exam. G. Resources/Tutoring: It is your responsibility to see the instructor if you are having difficulties in mastering the objectives in this course. Please do not delay in seeking help. If you cannot make the scheduled office hours, please arrange a special appointment. There is free tutoring by mathematics faculty and qualified students available in the Tutoring Center (L200) on a walk-in basis. Forming study groups outside of class is encouraged. Study groups have proven to be of great help to many students taking this course. VII. Grading Policies A. Online Homework Assignments: At the end of this syllabus is a list of the textbook problems that have been assigned for the course. The problems given in this list will not be graded. There are twelve (12) Online Homework Assignments that will be graded. The problems given in the Online Homework Assignments are taken from (are a subset of) this list of problems. Students are strongly urged to work through the textbook problems given in the list in addition to working through each Online Homework Assignment. The more problems you do, the more successful you will be in this course. To complete the twelve Online Homework Assignments, students will logon to the Course Compass/MathXL website: www.mathxl.com using the MathXL Access Code that came with the textbook purchased in the MVCC Bookstore. **See the detailed instructions for accessing MathXL and taking each Online Homework Assignment and taking the Online Practice Exams given in the separate handout.** There are 12 Online Homework Assignments. Each Online Homework Assignment is worth 12 points. The two lowest Online Homework scores will be dropped. Missed Online Homework Assignments will earn a score of zero. The sections covered for each Online Homework Assignment are listed below. The due dates are found on the MathXL website.

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Online

Homework

Sections Covered (due dates are given in

MathXL) Assignment #1 2.1 & 2.2 Assignment #2 2.3 & 2.4 Assignment #3 2.4 Assignment #4 2.5, 2.6 & 2.7 Assignment #5 3.1 & 3.2 Assignment #6 3.3 & 3.4 Assignment #7 3.4 & 3.5 Assignment #8 3.7 Assignment #9 3.8 Assignment #10 4.1 Assignment #11 4.2 Assignment #12 4.3 & 4.4

B. Quizzes: There will be 4 in-class quizzes. Each quiz will be worth 25 points. The dates

of the quizzes are given on the separate schedule. Calculators will not be allowed on some quizzes. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. No make-up quizzes will be given for any reason. Missed quizzes will earn a score of zero.

C. Online Practice Exams: The will be 4 Online Practice Exams taken at MathXL. Each

Online Practice Exam is worth 25 points. The sections covered and the due dates are given at the MathXL website. The lowest Online Practice Exam score will be dropped. No make-up Online Practice Exams will be given for any reason. Missed Online Practice Exams will earn a score of zero. Exams: There will be 4 exams each worth 100 points. The dates of these exams are given on the separate schedule. These 4 exams will be taken in the Testing Center (B101). The exams will consist of questions similar to the examples given in lecture and the homework exercises and practice exams -- with possible questions from earlier material to encourage consistent review. The lowest exam score will be dropped. No make-up exams will be given for any reason. Missed exams will earn a score of zero. Final Exam: The final exam will be worth 150 points. The final exam will be taken in class during final exam week. The final exam is cumulative and will be based on the topics covered in the textbook and on the assigned homework problems. The final exam score is never dropped. There is no make-up if you miss the final exam. If you miss the final exam for any reason, a zero will be recorded as the final exam score.

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D. Grades: You can access your Results and the grades for all assignments (online homework, online practice exams, in-class quizzes, and on campus exams) at www.mathxl.com. Grades will be based on the following:

Grade Scale: Grade Distribution: A 90 - 100% Quizzes (best 3 of 4) 75 points B 80 – 89.9% Online Homework (best 10 of 12) 120 points C 70 – 79.9% Online Practice Exams (best 3 of 4) 75 points D 60 – 69.9% Exams (best 3 of 4) 300 points F below 60% Final Exam 150 points VIII. Course Schedule/ Calendar Fall 2011 See the separate handout of the course schedule. The schedule and may be adjusted during the semester. In addition, items on this syllabus may be modified throughout the semester. Students will be apprised of any changes.

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