M 122-002: College Trigonometry, Fall 2014
Department of Mathematics, Montana State University Billings
TR 10:30 AM – NOON, LA 315
Instructor
Mr. Rick McIntyre
Office: LA840
Office Hours: 9:30 – 11:10 MWF
Phone: 657-2112
Email: rmcintyre@msubillings.edu
Webpage: http://www.msubillings.edu/mathfaculty/rmcIntyre
Course
Materials
[1] Textbook: Algebra and Trigonometry by Robert Blitzer, 5th Ed., ISBN-13:9780321837240.
[2] Online Companion: MyMathLab (mymathlab.com). To sign up in MyMathLab, you will need
an access code which comes bundled when you purchase a new textbook. If you already have a
textbook and do not want to purchase a new one, then you can buy just the access code online. In
fact, you will have access to an electronic version of the textbook after you buy the access code.
When you sign up for the course in MyMathLab, make sure to use the correct course id given in
the attached MyLab & Mastering Student Registration Instructions.
[3] Graphing Calculator
Course
Description
3 credits. Prerequisite: M 121 College Algebra or appropriate placement score. A course that can
meet the Mathematics requirement of General Education Courses, College Trigonometry covers a
thorough study of trigonometric functions and their inverses, identities and equations. Further, we
investigate polar coordinates, graphs of polar equations, DeMoivre’s Theorem, vectors and dot
product.
Learning
Objectives
The main objective of college trigonometry is to enable students to read and analyze concepts
involving trigonometric functions typical in real-world problems as well as applied sciences. Upon
successful completion of the course, students should be able to
[1] display a working understanding of the values of trigonometric functions of common angles,
[2] comprehend and apply the fundamental trigonometric identities to a variety of applications,
[3] display an understanding of polar coordinates and their graphs,
[4] formulate, analyze, read and interpret quantitative arguments in a variety of settings, and
[5] take higher level mathematics and science courses.
Grading
Ch 5 Exam
Ch 6 Exam
Ch 7 Exam
Comprehensive Final Exam
Online Homework
Written Homework & Quizzes
Class Participation
Scale:
93-100: A
87-89: B+
90-92 : A83-86: B
80-82: B-
15%
15%
15%
25%
15%
10%
5%
Tuesday October 7
Thursday October 29
Thursday December 6
Tuesday Dec 9 2:00 PM-3:50 PM
77-79: C+
73-76: C
70-72: C-
M 122-001 Spring 2014 Syllabus, page 1 of 4
67-69: D+
63-66: D
60-62: D-
Exams
There are three one-hour exams for 15% each and a comprehensive final exam for 25%. The onehour exams are held in the regular meeting time and classroom on the dates noted above. The final
exam is held during finals week. You may use a calculator and a 3” by 5” note-card, but no other
form of aid is allowed during the exams. I will announce more details about each exam as we get
close to them.
If there is an extreme circumstance that prevents you from taking an exam during its designated
time, then you will need to contact me as soon as possible. Depending on the nature of the
situation, I may ask for a documentation from a proper authority, such as a note from a physician
in the case of illness, or from the office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in case of absence
for special events. Please see Montana State University Billings 2013-2015 General Bulletin for
more information. In all absences, the student is responsible for all requirements of the course.
Online
Homework
MyMathLab homework problems focus on the understanding, interpretations and manipulations of
the concepts discussed in class and the textbook. The problem sets closely correspond to the
material covered in the class and will be assigned with deadlines throughout the semester. The
website will provide you with immediate feedback when you submit your answers. You can
attempt a problem any number of times. Some problems may take longer than others and hence I
encourage you to start working on the problems well in advance of the due dates. Three lowest
scores will be dropped.
Written
Homework
& Quizzes
Written homework sets and quizzes will be assigned from time to time. The homework sets and
their solutions will be posted online in the course website. You will be notified about the in-class
quizzes.
When completing a written homework, show all work, but do not submit your scratch paper. Be
neat and write carefully with problems in order. Simplify. Staple carefully in the upper left corner.
Any late submission is accepted only if justified and documented, and only if it is before I have
already returned the graded assignments to the rest of the class.
Attendance is the main component of class participation. You are expected to attend every class,
Class
Participation listen to lectures, take notes, ask and answer questions, and participate in classroom discussions.
You are expected to avoid any behaviors that would be disruptive in class. I reserve the right to ask
you to leave or to put away any devices that are not helpful should I deem it necessary. Persistence
in such behavior may result in removal from the course. Please see the document entitled Code of
Student Conduct produced by MSUB for more information.
Getting Help
You are always welcome to stop by my office or call me at any time to see if I am available. You
are also encouraged to work in groups as much as possible in understanding the concepts and
homework problems. Often, having a second perspective helps in the understanding process.
However, please do your homework on your own.
The Academic Support Center, located in the Student Union, offers free tutoring in many areas of
mathematics, statistics, languages, sciences and more. See http://www.msubillings.edu/asc/ for
more information.
Academic
Integrity
Montana State University Billings is built upon a strong foundation of integrity, respect and trust.
All members of the university community have a responsibility to be honest and the right to expect
honesty from others. Any form of academic dishonesty is unacceptable to our community and will
not be tolerated. As college students you should be very familiar with the requirements for
academic integrity. Any student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty of any form will
meet with disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, a failing grade in the course. For
further information, consult the MSUB Student Policies & Procedures Handbook available online
at the university home page.
Disability
Statement
If you have a physical, learning, or psychological disability and require accommodations, please let
me know as soon as possible. You have the responsibility to identify yourself, request appropriate
accommodations and reasonable modifications. You are encouraged to contact Disability Support
M 122-001 Spring 2014 Syllabus, page 2 of 4
Services in College of Education Room 135, (406) 657-2283 (Phone), (406) 545-2518 (Video
Phone).
Tentative
Schedule
Week
Sep 1
Chapter/Section
Algebra Review: Chapter P (select sections and topics)
Sep 8
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
Sep 15
Sep 22
Sep 29
Oct 6
Oct 13
Oct 20
Oct 27
Nov 3
Nov 10
Nov 17
Nov 24
Angles and radian measure
Right triangle trigonometry
Trig functions of any angle
Trig functions of real numbers; Periodic functions
Graphs of Sine and Cosine functions
Graphs of other trig functions
Inverse trig functions
Applications of trig functions
Review Ch 5 Ch5 Exam October 7
6.1 Verifying trig identities
6.2 Sum & Difference formulas
6.3 Double angle, half angle, and power reducing formulas
6.4 Product to sum, and sum to product formulas
6.5 Trigonometric Equations
Review C h 6 C h 6 Exam October 30
7.1 Law of Sines
7.2 Law of Cosines
7.3 Polar Coordinates
7.4 Graphs of Polar Equations
7.5 Complex Numbers in Polar Form; DeMoivre’s Theorem
7.6 Vectors
7.7 The Dot Product
Review C h 7
Ch 7 Exam December 2
Final Exam Review Dec 4
MML Hwk Due
Sep 14
Sep 21
Sep 28
Oct 5
Oct 12
Oct 19
Oct 26
Nov 9
Nov 16
Dec 3
The policies in this syllabus are subject to change. Minor changes will be announced in class and substantive
changes shall be communicated in writing.
M 122-001 Spring 2014 Syllabus, page 3 of 4