SYLLABUS
MTH 113-01 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
Fall 2015 Monday/Wednesday 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s)
Course
Description
Student Learning
Outcomes
Course Information
Students are required to complete one or more of the following prerequisites for this course. Students who
enroll without completing prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify
for a refund of tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that one or more of the following
prerequisites have been completed and are documented at the College.

COMPASS score of 46-100 on College Algebra section or 0-46 on Trig section
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A transcript on file verifying a grade of “C” or higher in MTH 112 (or an equivalent math course)
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A score of 25 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the ACT
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A score of 620 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the SAT
This course is a continuation of Math 112. It is designed for students who plan to major in a field that requires calculus
(Math 125) or physics with trigonometry (Physics 201). Topics covered include trigonometric and inverse trigonometric
functions, trigonometric identities and equations, the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, complex numbers in
rectangular and trigonometric form, DeMoivre’s Theorem, polar coordinates, and vectors..
The five general education areas for the college are mathematical skills, computer skills, writing skills, oral
communication skills, and critical thinking skills.
Student will:
Demonstrate knowledge of the six basic trigonometric functions.
Demonstrate competence in the geometry of trigonometric functions.
Analyze trigonometric functions.
Use trigonometric functions in applications.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Class days/ time
Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Campus and
Class location
Last Date of
Withdrawal
Martin Campus – Room 2902
Make-up policy
Required
textbook and
Course Materials
Quizzes
Comprehensive
Testing
Final Exam
Tutors and Office
of Specialized
Student Services
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Students who miss a test or quiz should contact the instructor before the next class meeting. Students who have an
excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) should present documentation and complete any make-up
work within one week of the last day covered by their excuse. Students who will miss a test or quiz because of official
school events must make arrangements for making up work prior to missing. Documentation is subject to
verification. Weekly Make-Up Test Sessions are held every Thursday evening and Friday morning. Students
are expected to attend one of the next make-up test sessions after returning to class. See instructor for more
information regarding times and rooms.
Precalculus, 5th Edition Author: Robert Blitzer, and the MyLabsPlus Starter Kit
A basic scientific calculator is sufficient for this course, and may be used on quizzes and tests. The TI30 or TI36 is
recommended. However, your instructor has the final say as to what type of calculator you may use. The use of
graphing, programmable, or cell phone calculators is not allowed.
A number of quizzes will be given. Some quizzes may be unannounced. At least one quiz grade will be dropped.
Students who are tardy will not be given extra time for quizzes or tests. TAKE HOME QUIZZES ARE DUE AT THE
BEGINNING OF CLASS, and will not be accepted late for any reason. If you are not going to be in class on time on the
due date of a take home quiz, you may turn in the quiz during an earlier class or at the instructor’s office, or you may
scan and email it to the instructor.
Each major test may include material from previous tests. Final Exam covers all material.
Monday, December 14, 2015: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
“Shelton State Community College is dedicated to the success of its students. To further that goal, free
tutoring is available to all currently enrolled students. If you need additional assistance to succeed, contact
Annette Cook at acook@sheltonstate.edu. If you have a disability and need accommodations to help you be
successful, contact Michele Minor at m.minor@sheltonstate.edu or visit her in the Office of Specialized
Student Services.”
Instructor
Office
E-mail and
phone number
Student hours
and location
Website
Division Chair’s
Information-
Instructor Information
Renea Randle
2740 Martin Campus
E-mail:
Phone number:
rrandle@sheltonstate.edu
(205) 391 - 2224
TBA – see instructor website
Office: 2740 Martin
www.sheltonstate.edu, Faculty/Staff, Faculty Website Directory, Renea Randle
Department chairperson: Darrell Hagler
Office: Martin 2630
Phone: (205) 391-2433
e-mail: dhagler@sheltonstate.edu
Academic
Misconduct
Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic misconduct are
reported to the Associate Dean of Academic or Technical Services.
College Policy Information
Attendance
Policy
Standard College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be
prompt and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab
meeting. On the final grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of attendance for all
students who receive a grade of “F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless
of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect
eligibility for federal financial aid.
If a student is unable to attend at least 80 percent of class meetings, regardless of the reason or
circumstance, it is recommended that the student withdraw from that class before excessive absences
interfere with the student’s ability to successfully complete the course.
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course
syllabus; each student receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver
procedure. It is also available from the College website, www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the responsibility of
the student to have a copy of these policies and to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give
further detail about the policies and expectations in this class. College policies are also published in the
Schedule of Classes and the SSCC College Catalog/Student Handbook. Students are expected to be
aware of and abide by College policies in every class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are
provided an email account. Students who are currently registered must have an email account. Electronic
mail is the official method of communication for delivery of information. Shelton State designated
communicators may use this email account to send official communications to the student body. Student
email addresses will be recorded in the college’s electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to
your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon at www.sheltonstate.edu. .
Quality
Enhancement
Plan
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
Emergency
Preparedness
and Sexual
Misconduct
Shelton State Community College continues to be committed to a safe teaching and learning environment
for students and employees. In an effort to further strengthen efforts at keeping the College Community
free from weapon related violence and to eradicate sexual misconduct crimes and infractions, SSCC has
recently enacted the following policies that address these areas specifically. Sexual misconduct is an
often underreported crime and victims should be aware that SSCC has a confidential process in place for
reporting such actions and for helping victims identify resources for assistance. Links to these policies
and other important emergency preparedness related topics may be found on the college website:
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/emergency_preparedness.aspx.
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE: Students who take all tests and have no more than 1 unexcused absence may replace their lowest test grade with the
final exam grade.
Test #1
Test #2
Test #3
Test #4
Quiz Average
Percentage of
Grade
14%
14%
14%
14%
Student’s Score
10%
Homework Average
8%
Final Examination
(Comprehensive)
26%
Letter grades are assigned according to the following:
90-100
A
60-69
C
80-89
B
below 60 F
70-79
C
SCHEDULE: The outline below may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. Changes will be announced in class.
MTH 113–03 Fall 2015
Date
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Wed. August 19, 2015
4.1 Angles and Radian Measure
Mon. August 24, 2015
Wed. August 26, 2015
Mon. August 31, 2015
Wed. September 2, 2015
Wed. September 9, 2015
Mon. September 14, 2015
Wed. September 16, 2015
Mon. September 21, 2015
Wed. September 23, 2015
Mon. September 28 , 2015
Wed. September 30, 2015
Mon. October 5, 2015
Wed. October 7, 2015
4.3 Right Angle Trigonometry
4.2 The Unit Circle
4.4 Trig Functions of Any Angle
4.5 Graphs of Sine and Cosine
4.6 Graphs of Other Trig Functions
Chapter 4 continued
15 Mon. October 12, 2015
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Material
Test 1 ( 4.1 – 4.6)
4.7 Inverse Trig Functions
4.7 Inverse Trig Functions (continued)
4.8 Applications of Trig Functions
5.1 Verifying Trig Identities
5.2 Sum and Difference Formulas
5.3 Double and Power Reducing
Formulas
5.5 Trigonometric Equations
5.5 Trigonometric Equations (continued)
6.1 Law of Sines
6.2 Law of Cosines
Mon. November 2, 2015
6.4 Graphs of Polar Equations with
Handout
6.5 Complex Numbers in Polar Form
Wed. November 4, 2015
23 Mon. November 9, 2015
1-67 odd, 93, 116
1-67 odd, 93, 116
1-33odd, 49, 51, 55, 73
1-59 odd
1-35 odd, 49, 57-63 odd, 99, 101
1-25 odd, 35 – 38 all, 79, 107
Test 2 (4.7, 4.8, 5.1,5.2,5.3)
Wed. October 14, 2015
Mon. October 19, 2015
Wed. October 21, 2015
Mon. October 26, 2015
Wed. October 28, 2015
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Practice Problems
(EOO = “every other odd”)
1-73 odd, 87, 93, 95, 113, 115,
121,123
1-41 odd, 53-59 odd, 60, 80
1-69 odd, 81, 99, 101
1-87 odd
1-65 odd, 87
1, 3, 5, 13, 17, 25, 27, 28, 35
6.3 Polar Coordinates
1-85 EOO, 87, 91, 147, 149, 151
1-85 EOO, 87, 91, 147, 149, 151
1-39 odd, 43, 45, 51, 53
1-27 odd, 31, 39, 47
1-47 odd, 49 – 53 odd, 59-67 odd,
97, 99, 101
1-31 odd, 45, 59-75 odd, 79, 93
1-63 EOO
Test 3 (5.5, 6.1 - 6.4)
Tuesday, November 10 – LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES FOR THE FALL 2015 TERM
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Mon. November 16, 2015
Wed. November 18, 2015
Mon. November 23, 2015
Mon. November 30, 2015
Wed. December 2, 2015
29 Mon. December 7, 2015
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Wed. December 9, 2015
FINAL EXAM
6.6 Vectors
6.7 The Dot Product
9.1 The Ellipse
9.2 The Hyperbola
9.3 The Parabola
1-53 EOO, 65-73 odd, 79, 81, 83, 85
1-27 odd, 33, 39, 45, 47, 53, 55, 83
1-45 EOO, 51, 57, 65, 67, 85
1-21 odd, 27, 29, 33, 37, 43, 57, 61
1-45 EOO, 61, 63, 65, 67
Test 4 (6.6,6.7, 9.1-9.3)
Review for Final Exam
Monday, December 14, 2015: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
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