MATH 1720 - RODP
PRECALCULUS II (TRIGONOMETRY)
3 Credit Hours
Important information about the course is contained in this Syllabus. You should
carefully read the entire document, and make sure you understand all course
Policies and Procedures. You may want to PRINT it for future reference.
Course Information
Course Description:
Designed as a course for students who plan to major in mathematics and/or science and are
not prepared to take calculus. Topics include the trigonometric functions of the acute and
general angle, applications of right triangles, identities, related angles and the reduction
formulas, radian measure, graphs and graphical methods of the trigonometric functions,
applications, and inverse trigonometric functions.
Course Objectives:
As a result of successfully completing this course, students will have demonstrated an
acceptable level of mastery of the basic concepts and principles of trigonometry and an
understanding of mathematical logic necessary to apply these concepts and principles to
problem solving. Acceptable mastery of the course contents will indicate a trigonometry
background necessary to pursue further course work in mathematics and other areas in
which Pre-Calculus II is a prerequisite.
Prerequisites and Corequisites:
MATH 1710 with a grade of C or better. MATH 1130 will not substitute for the MATH 1710
prerequisite. This prerequisite is necessary to assure the student has the algebra skills
necessary for successful completion of the course.
Course Topics:
The Trigonometric Functions
Angles
Trigonometric Functions of Angles
Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers
Values of the Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Graphs
Applies Problems
Analytic Trigonometry
Verifying Trigonometric Identities
Trigonometric Equations
The Addition and Subtraction Formulas
Multiple-Angle Formulas
Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formulas
The Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Applications of Trigonometry
The Law of Sines
The Law of Cosines
Specific Course Requirements:
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Connection to the web through a dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Required Textbook (see below)
Scientific or approved Graphing Calculator (see below)
Some proficiency in using the email, discussion board, and drop box
components of D2L
A valid Picture ID (e.g., driver's license)
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software
Requirements
Required Textbooks:
MATH 1720 BUNDLE W/EWA
Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry (13th Ed.), Swokowski and Cole.
Cengage Learning, 2012, ISBN 1133294351-BNDL: ACP (starting Fall, 2011)
NOTE: The Enhanced WebAssign (EWA) code packaged with this book is 13th Ed.
This custom textbook bundle is available only at the RODP Virtual Bookstore (MTSU) --- or
at the VSCC Bookstore.
Specifically for this course (to save you money), this bundle includes an abbreviated custom version of the
textbook, a CD of PowerPoint Presentations, and a WebAssign access code.
WebAssign
Purchase the custom textbook bundle from the RODP (or VSCC) Bookstore, and
a WebAssign Student Access Code will be included. If you purchase the book
elsewhere, you must purchase a Student Access Code at webassign.net using a major credit
card.
Supplementary Materials:
Optional: A printed copy of all the PowerPoint slide Presentations (6 slides per page) may
be obtained by sending a check for $10, the course number (MATH 1720), and your return
address to:
Prof. Ondis Bible
Volunteer State Community College
1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066-3188
Hardware Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at
http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific hardware requirements for
this course include a scientific calculator or a graphing calculator (nothing stronger than the
TI-86). Hand-held computers and programmable computer-like calculators (like the TI-89 or
TI-92) are not permitted. You must also have a printer and speakers (internal or external).
Software Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at
http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific software requirements for
this course include the web browser, Internet Explorer (a free download from
Microsoft.com).
Instructor Information
Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well
as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
Quizzes: All scheduled Quizzes will be online (multiple choice and/or short answer). Quiz
problems must be worked on paper with answers submitted online to the instructor by the
stated deadline. The textbook, homework, and course notes may be used as a resource
when doing a Quiz (but not on a Test). Assistance from another person is not
permitted. A score of zero will be assigned for each Quiz not completed and submitted by
the stated deadline. Each student's lowest Quiz grade will be dropped. Make-up Quizzes
may be allowed (at the discretion of the instructor), provided the student contacts the
instructor, preferably in advance, to offer an explanation and request an extension.
Detailed solutions to all Quiz (and Mod Check) problems may be viewed after the
quiz has been submitted. Quizzes are graded automatically by D2L immediately upon
submission.
Tests: There will be four major Tests (non-cumulative) and a comprehensive Final Exam.
All Tests will be done online on the scheduled test date. All Tests except Test 2 and the
Final Exam may be accessed via a computer at the student's home, school, workplace, etc.
Test 2 (at mid-term) and the Final Exam must be proctored on the campus of the student's
"home school" or some other RODP test site. The only materials allowed during a Test are
pencil or pen, eraser, clean white paper, and an approved calculator. A student who must
miss a scheduled Test due to an emergency should make every attempt to notify the
instructor prior to the test deadline. A student who is allowed to do a Make-up Test may be
required to do it on paper under the supervision of a proctor. All Tests must be done
entirely by the enrolled student, with no assistance from another person. Anyone
caught cheating will receive a grade of zero, a grade of F in the course, and may
face other punitive measures. For additional (partial) credit on Tests 1, 3, and 4, after
submitting the Test online, you must send (preferably FAX) your worksheets to the
Instructor. Be sure to number each problem, and write your name on the worksheets. After
Test 2 and the Final Exam, give your worksheets to your PROCTOR to send to the
Instructor. Tests will be graded and grades posted within a week after the test date. There
will be no exemptions from taking the Final Exam. An appointment to take a proctored
Test should be made by the student about two weeks before the scheduled Test. The
appointed test time must be at least two hours before closing time at the testing center,
and the student must show a picture ID.
Grading Procedure:
The major Tests, Final Exam, Quizzes, Homework, and Discussions will count in the final
average as follows:
Assignment
Name
Number of
Assignments
Points
Percentage of
Final Grade
Homework
31
793
10
Discussions
4 sets @ 25 points each
100
5
Mod Checks
32 @ 4 points each
128
5
Quizzes
8 @ 10 points each
(lowest dropped)
70
10
Test 1
1
100
10
Test 2
1
100
15
Test 3
1
100
10
Test 4
1
100
10
Final Exam
1
100
25
1591
100
Total Points
Grading Scale:
Letter grades will be assigned according to the following intervals:
90.00
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100 +
=
A
80.00
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89.99
=
B
70.00
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79.99
=
C
60.00
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69.99
=
D
00.00
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59.99
=
F
Withdrawal (W-grade): The "Last Day to Withdraw" and receive a grade of "W" is different
for each college or university. Each student should contact his or her home school for this date.
All students who, as of this date, are failing the course should follow the established withdrawal
procedures of the home school by the withdrawal date.
Incomplete (I-grade): Generally, the Incomplete (I-grade) will NOT be given in this course.
One exception might be a student who misses the proctored Final Exam due to a serious,
legitimate, and documented emergency.
Academic Honesty:
Cheating, in any form, is absolutely forbidden. Anyone caught cheating will receive a
grade of zero, a grade of F in the course, and may face other punitive measures.
WARNING: D2L provides the instructor with many tools for detecting cheating. Don't do it;
dishonest actions will be detected! Your moral character is more valuable than any
unearned grade in this course.
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects:
PowerPoint Presentations: Students enrolled in this course are required to view the
PowerPoint presentation (online or on CD) for each lesson before doing the homework.
Each presentation contains a "keyword" on a randomly selected slide. Students are
required to submit this keyword to the instructor (one of the questions in the Mod Check).
Printed versions of these presentations are available for purchase at a nominal fee, but
should be used only for review. The printed slides do NOT contain the required keyword.
Viewing the animated presentations diligently has proven to greatly increase the probability
of success in this course!
Homework: Homework assignments in WebAssign consist of algorithmically generated
problems, tied to the course textbook. Homework must be submitted by 11:59 pm
(Central time) on the due date listed in the D2L Course Calendar (NOT the due
date in WebAssign, which is actually the last date available). An individual student
who occasionally may need additional time to complete an assignment may obtain an
automatic 1-day extension by emailing the Instructor. You may submit each
assignment multiple times. Your last submission will be automatically graded and
recorded. Homework grades will be transferred from WebAssign to D2L Grades at the end
of the semester.
Lessons 6, 7, 23, and 30 must be done on paper and must be turned in to the
Instructor. Any student work that is to be faxed or scanned should be written in dark
pencil or ink. All graphs should be done on graph paper (or copy paper, if done and printed
from a graphing utility).
Lessons 10, 19, 28, and 35 (Reviews) and the Final Review are recommended (not
required), and are NOT to be turned in.
Warning: Doing the assigned homework is absolutely essential for students to
learn the skills necessary to successfully complete the course. Any student who
has not completed the relevant homework before a scheduled Test may be denied
access, will be graded more harshly, and is not eligible for any extra credit and/or
grading curve that might otherwise be available.
Mod Checks: The Mod Checks are to be done online after viewing the PowerPoint Presentation
and completing the assigned Homework for that lesson. A detailed solution of the included
problem may be viewed immediately after submitting the Mod Check.
Class Participation:
Discussions: Online discussions among students are to be posted at the appropriate time
in the appropriate folder of the course message board. Students are required to regularly
read and post course-related messages. D2L allows the instructor to track discussion
messages posted, as well as messages read. Both quantity (articles "read" and "posted")
and quality of participation in these threaded discussions will count in the student's
Discussions grade, which counts 5% of the overall grade.
SmarThinking.com: All students enrolled in the course have free access to this online
tutoring service paid for by the Regents Online Degree Program (RODP). Regular and
significant utilization of this service is expected (and strongly recommended) of students
who need tutorial assistance, and may be considered in the case of a borderline grade.
Punctuality:
Homework assignments (online in WebAssign and/or on Paper) are to be completed before
the deadlines posted in the course Calendar. Quizzes and Tests must be completed on the
scheduled dates. Any student who is unable to meet a stated deadline should contact the
instructor before the deadline to request an extension. Points may be deducted, particularly
on Tests that are done after the posted deadline.
Course Ground Rules
Students are expected to participate in all interactive aspects of the course. You should
regularly communicate with other students and the instructor using the D2L online
communication tools, including email and discussions. View the online PowerPoint
Presentation for each Lesson before attempting the homework. Practice until you can
navigate proficiently in D2L. Check the course message board every day or two for new
postings. For this course, use the email component of D2L, in lieu of your regular email
address, such as one supplied by your Internet Service Provider. When you have technical
problems with your computer or the online components of this course, get the necessary
assistance immediately. Observe course netiquette at all times.
Instructor Response Times
The primary means of communication in this course will be D2L Email. Messages should be sent to the Instructor
any time a student feels the need. Email messages will be read and responded to on a daily basis --- even two or
three times a day in the first week and at other critical times during the semester. Whenever a student has something
to share with classmates, the Discussion component of D2L should be used. Homework, Mod Checks, and Quizzes
will be graded immediately. Quarterly Discussion grades will be posted a few days after each major Test. Tests
will be graded and opened for review within a week after the availability period has ended.
Guidelines for Communications
Email:
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Always include a subject line.
Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way.
Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
Use standard fonts.
Do not send large attachments without permission.
Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be
avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
Respect the privacy of other class members.
Discussion Groups:
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Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker
then a discussant.
Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the
discussion group. Be respectful of other�s ideas.
Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before
entering your remarks.
Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat:
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Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
Be constructive in your comments and suggestion.
Web Resources:
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Click on [Contents], and scroll down near the bottom to [References], under
[Study Tools].
Library
The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree
Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary
loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) are
available.
Students With Disabilities
Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic
accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their
home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor
must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from
the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to
initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the
established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.
Syllabus Changes
The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes
are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify
students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both
notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.
Technical Support
Telephone Support:
For HELP with:
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TECHNICAL PROBLEMS please visit the AskRODP Customer Support web page at
http://help.rodp.org/ or call the AskRODP Help Desk at 1-866-550-RODP (1-866550-7637).
REGISTRATION PROBLEMS contact your home school RODP Campus Contact. For
contact information, go to http://www.rodp.org.
TBR-RODP RELATED ISSUES contact RODP Help Desk at 1-888-223-0023 or RODP
Student Services at http://www.rodp.org.