*Revised Spring, 2012
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Syllabus for
Algebra & Trigonometry II
(MATH 1750-3)
Course Description: Continuation of Algebra and Trigonometry I encompassing the
trigonometric form of complex numbers, powers and roots of complex numbers, trig.
identities, trig. equations, inverse trig. functions, polar coordinates; also, conic sections,
exponential and logarithmic functions, inequalities, variations, sequences and series.
Prerequisite: MATH1740 (Algebra and Trigonometry I)
Required Materials:
Textbook: Precalculus (4th edition), by Blitzer Runde (Paperback book plus MyMathLab code,
ISBN 9780321687784 (Please note: Textbook for online course may be different.)
Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI 84).
ADA Statement: “Southwest Tennessee Community College” is committed to providing reasonable
accommodation for all qualified students with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to
contact the Counseling Office to arrange for appropriate accommodation. When the disability has
been documented and verified, a counselor will notify the instructor regarding any special
accommodation to be provided.
Misuse of Computers: “Computers located in classrooms and laboratories are for
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.”
Course Content:
Chapter Section
2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.8
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
6
6
1
9
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.5
6.6
1.9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.5
Topic
Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
Dividing Polynomials: Remainder and Factor Theorems
Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions and Their Graphs
Modeling Using Variation
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic
Equations
The Law of Sines
The Law of Cosines
Polar Coordinates
Complex Numbers in Polar Form; De Moivre’s
Theorem
Vectors
Circles (only)
The Ellipse
The Hyperbola
The Parabola
Parametric Equations
10
10.1
10.2
10.3
Sequences and Summation Notation
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
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Course Syllabus-Algebra & Trigonometry II
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Each student is expected to attend every scheduled
class, regularly and punctually. It is the student's responsibility to make up all assigned work
that is missed during any absence. Excessive absences may result in the assignment of a
failing grade. Under current school policy, attendance is taken daily.
GRADING POLICY: Your instructor determines the grading policy in your class. A
formal statement of the grading policy will be distributed by the second class period.
Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be administered during the final exam period
as scheduled by the college
ADA Statement: Southwest Tennessee Community College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodation for all qualified students with disabilities. It is the responsibility
of the student to contact the Counseling Office to arrange for appropriate accommodation.
When the disability has been documented and verified, a counselor will notify the instructor
regarding any special accommodation to be provided.
Misuse of Computers “Computers located in classrooms and laboratories are for
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.”
DROP/ADD: See STCC Bulletin or Calendar for dates.
NO STUDENT will be allowed to attend class unless his/her name is on the official class
roll or you have proper documentation from the Records Office.
NO CHILDREN or any other unauthorized individuals are allowed in the classroom - No
faculty member is authorized to make an exception to this policy without prior approval of
the Mathematics Department Head.
PAGERS OR TELEPHONES: Please turn the volume off if you have these items with you
in class. The noise is distracting to not only your instructor but to your classmates.
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus if necessary due to
time constraints or other unforeseen events. If this is necessary, members of the class will be
notified as soon as possible.