Instructor: Mrs. JARMILA NGUYEN
Web
page: http://academic.venturacollege.edu/jnguyen
CRN:
50789
Text :
Cynthia Y. Young : Trigonomenty
Prerequisites
Math V03 or 1year of high school intermediate algebra ( Algebra II) with
grade of C or better .
Recommended prep:
Math V02 or knowledge of plane geometry
Entry skills:
A.
Solve linear equations.
B.
Solve quadratic equations.
C.
Graph first and second-degree functions.
D.
Graph conic sections.
E.
Calculate algebraic operations upon complex numbers.
On written timed tests the student will be able to:
A. Set up values of trigonometric functions and inverse functions corresponding to:
1.) angles of zero degrees, multiple of 30 and 45 degrees, and their radian
equivalents without calculators or tables.
2.) other angles using calculators.
B. Solve problems involving right triangles.
C. Solve problems involving radian angles and rotational motion.
D. Solve problems with oblique triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of
Cosines.
E. Construct graphs of trigonometric functions and identify period, amplitude, phase
shift, and vertical translation. Derive a equation from a given sinusoidal graph.
F. Compare and manipulate trigonometric expressions using Fundamental Identities,
Sum and Difference Identities, Double Angle Identities and Half-Angle Identities
from memory without supporting notes.
G. Solve trigonometric equations.
H. Convert complex numbers among rectangular, polar, and trigonometric form.
I. Apply DeMoivre's Theorem to multiply, divide, and calculate roots of complex numbers.
J. Relate and apply trigonometry in solving problems from science and engineering areas.
Schedule
A tentative
schedule is attached. This schedule may be
a subject to small changes. It is the student’s responsibility to follow
any changes in the schedule.
Instructions
for the class
meetings
-textbook
-notebook and graphing paper
-scientific calculator
-compass, protractor, triangle, straight edge
Your participation
will be an asset for you and your classmates. Class participation is encouraged
during class discussions and questions.
Absence
One absence per
semester is allowed only. Five
points will be deducted for every absence after the first one.
For a student’s absence any longer than one class, it is recommended to
contact instructor.
Homework
assignments
There will be 4
homework assignments. Each homework assignment turned in on time is worth up to
30 points for a total of 120.
Each problem in the
homework assignments will be numbered and page number recorded according to the
textbook.
Students will present all side calculations or considerations made during the problem solving. The result of each problem will
Homework pages are
to be stapled together including a
cover page that will be posted at
instructor’s website. Five points will be deducted for each homework
without completely filled in cover page OR cover page provided with incorrect
information.
I will be available to answer your questions via e-mail daily. You may choose to visit VC tutoring center or take advantage of the Willey Plus on-line resources.
There will be 4 quizzes during the semester. The quizzes will start at 6:10PM. Make sure to be in class on time to begin the quiz with the group promptly.
Each quiz is worth up to 36 points for the total of 144 points.
A
100 - 90 % B
89 - 80 % C
79 - 70 % D
69 - 60 % F
bellow 60%
Midterm and Final Exams will be 2
hour long.
Final exam
150
points
Midterm exam
150
points
Quizzes (4)
144 points ( 36 points each)
Homework
assignments (4)
120 points (30 points each)
Total number of points is
564
Point
score is for your orientation only. Please concentrate yourself more on the
amount of knowledge you learn than on amount of points you gain.
The learning experience, understanding the matter, and carrying the knowledge beyond the Final exam is the goal we aim for.