Math 1060 – 005
3 Credit Hours
Trigonometry
MWF 11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Fall 2016
LA 127
Instructor: Dr. Vivienne Faurot
E-mail: faurotvi@uvu.edu
Office: LA 121X
Phone: 801-863-8680
Office Hours: MWF 10:00 – 10:50 a.m & 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. or by appointment
Textbook: College Trigonometry, 6th Edition, by Aufmann, Barker and Nation
Prerequisite: Math 1050 with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement exam
score. Students who have not satisfied this prerequisite will be administratively
withdrawn from the course.
Course Description: Trigonometry is the study of certain periodic functions and their
properties. It builds upon the basic concepts concerning functions that were developed in
College Algebra and completes the preparation for Calculus. Trigonometric functions are
initially defined using right triangles. Extending this idea naturally leads to the modern
view of trigonometric functions as “circular” functions. These functions, along with their
graphs, are used to solve a variety of problems and develop some important identities.
Finally, the related topics of vectors, complex numbers, and polar coordinates are briefly
examined.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
1. Give the right triangle definition of the trigonometric functions;
2. Solve trigonometric equations
3. Evaluate the trigonometric functions without a calculator at multiples of the
reference angles π/6, π/4, π/3, and π/2;
4. Graph trigonometric functions including phase shifts, amplitudes, and periods
5. Prove trigonometric identities; use trigonometric identities to simplify
trigonometric expressions;
6. Use the Laws of Sines and Cosines to solve application problems;
7. Write the trigonometric form of complex numbers and use De Moivre’s Theorem
8. Describe the construction of the inverse trigonometric functions, describe their
domains and ranges, and know how to use a calculator to solve for angles using
inverse trigonometric functions;
9. Carry out conversions between polar and rectangular coordinates; write the polar
equations of conics.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend each class meeting and are responsible for
all material covered. If a student is absent on a particular day, he/she is responsible for
obtaining the missed lecture notes, assignments, and any changes to the class schedule or
syllabus. For this purpose, write the name and phone number of two students in the space
below.
Teaching Methods: Lecture and small group work
Drop Dates: September 6 - Last day to drop a class with no record on transcript.
October 3 - Last day to withdraw from a class (with a “W” on transcript).
Students can drop or withdraw from this class via the myUVUonlineregistration
systembeforetheLastDaytoDroporlastdaytowithdraw. See
https://www.uvu.edu/registration/info/audit.html for information on AUDIT
grades.
Attention Students with Disabilities: Students who need accommodations because of a
disability may contact the UVU Accessibility Services Department (ASD), located on the
Orem Campus in LC 312. To schedule an appointment or to speak with a counselor, call
the ASD office at 801-863-8747. Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals, email
nicole.hemmingsen@uvu.edu or text 385-208-2677.
Academic Dishonesty Information: The following definitions are quoted from the
UVU “Student Right and Responsibilities Code”, SectionVII-D: “Each student is
expected to maintain academic ethics and honesty in all its forms, including but not
limited to avoiding cheating and plagiarism defined hereafter:
1. Cheating is the act of using or attempting to use or providing others with
unauthorized information, materials, or study aids in academic work. Cheating
includes, but is not limited to, passing examination answers to or taking
examination for someone else, or preparing or copying other's academic work.
2. Plagiarism is the act of appropriating any other person's or group's ideas or
work (written, computerized, artistic, etc.) or portions thereof and passing them
off as the product of one's own work in any academic exercise or study.”
Students caught cheating on an exam will receive a score of zero for that exam.
Grading: The course grade is based on written assignments, short quizzes, three onehour exams, and a final exam. The percentage contribution of each component is as
follows:
Assignments - 15%
Final Exam - 25%
One-Hour Exams - 60% (20% each)
Grading Scale: The final course grade is determined using the following scale:
100 - 93%
92 - 90%
89 - 87%
86 - 83%
82 - 80%
= A
= A= B+
=B
= B-
79 - 77% = C+
76 - 73% = C
72 - 70% = C69 - 67% = D+
66 - 63% = D
62 - 60% = D59 - 0% = E
Assignments: To succeed in this course, it is essential to keep up with the written
assignments. To encourage this, I will normally collect assignments every class period. I
will not accept late assignments.
Assignments must be neat and organized. If more than one page is required, you must
staple or paperclip the pages together. Indicate the textbook section for the problems you
are working on. Number each problem and write down the problem statement. (Long
problem statements may be paraphrased, giving the essential information.) Show all of
your work and aim to communicate clearly. This will help when you go back to study
your completed assignments. Also circle your answers. This makes it easier for the
grader to find your answers. Half of your score will be based upon your following the
above instructions.
One-Hour Exams: The use of calculators on the exams depends on the material covered
on each exam. I will let you know what exams and/or what problems you may use a
calculator. The tentative dates of the one-hour exams are as follows:
Exam 1 – Wednesday, September 21 – Chapter 2
Exam 2 – Monday, October 17 – Chapter 3
Exam 3 – Friday, November 18 – Chapters 4 & 5
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be given on Wednesday,
December 14 from 11:00 am – 12:50 pm in LA 127. Itisuniversitypolicythatno
finalmaybetakenearlysoplanaccordingly.
Math Dept Policy: Students are expected to:
1. Perform basic algebraic and arithmetic operations using their knowledge of
mathematical facts, rules, and properties.
2. Recognize and use their knowledge of a wide variety of mathematical definitions,
terms, symbols, expressions, statements, formulas, procedures, and methods
taught or used in the course
3. Solve problems by selecting the most appropriate mathematical formula,
procedure, or method from among several formulas, procedures, or methods
known by the students.
Student Evaluations: UVU faculty is committed to improving their methods of
instruction. Student input is not only welcome, but vital to this process. Please take the
time to participate in the on-line version of the Student Rating of Instructor (SRI). Your
feedback is important. As always, I will not see the results until after grades have been
submitted.
Helpful Hints
•
•
•
•
•
•
You will be able to participate more effectively in classroom discussions if you
read the text in advance and review your notes from the previous class.
It is often helpful to do more problems than those assigned.
Another good way to learn mathematics is to "teach" it. Try explaining a concept
to another student or show someone in your study group how to solve a particular
problem. If you can do so, you most likely have a good, solid understanding of the
material.
Try not to fall behind. If you start to have difficulty, get help from me in my
office, by studying with other students, or by meeting with a tutor at the Math Lab
in LA 201. Free drop in tutoring at the Math Lab is available Monday - Thursday
8 am to 8 pm, Friday 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm.
Before working problems in an assignment, study the text and your notes as if you
were taking an exam. Then work through the problems without the aid of your
text and notes. You may struggle and it may take more time, but what you figure
out on your own will stick with you much better than if you just look it up in your
notes or book. Remember, you won't have your notes or text available during an
exam, so this is excellent practice. Of course, use your notes and the text when
necessary.
Strive to understand the concepts that are developed and recognize the patterns
that arise. Do not think of math as simply memorizing formulas.
Remember: MATHEMATICS IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT.
Note: Any changes to this syllabus will be announced in class.