Churubusco Senior High School
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Dual Credit Course Syllabus
Course Information:
High School Course Title: Precalculus: Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry (137) HS Credits: 1.0
Ivy Tech Course Title: MATH 137: Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Ivy Tech Credits: 3.0
Length of Course: 1 semester
Semester Registered: Spring-Only Class (Jan to May 2016)
High School Prerequisites: Algebra II and instructor approval.
Ivy Tech Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment, earning a “C” or better in
Math 035 or Math 043, or earning a grade of “C” or better in Math 136.
High School Faculty Information:
Name: Todd Lortie
Office Location: Room 110
Contact Information: (260) 693-2131 ext. 1233
Catalog Description:
Presents an in-depth study of right triangle trigonometry, oblique triangles, vectors, graphs of trigonometric
functions, trigonometric identities and equations, complex numbers in rectangular and polar/trigonometric forms,
rectangular and polar coordinates, and conics. MATH 136 and MATH 137 together comprise a standard twosemester college algebra and trigonometry course.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
1. Convert between degree measure and radian measure.
2. Find trigonometric function values of any angle expressed in degree or radian measure.
3. Solve right triangles.
4. Solve oblique triangles using the law of sine and cosine.
5. Use and apply properties of vectors.
6. Graph trigonometric functions.
7. Utilize trigonometric identities.
8. Solve trigonometric equations.
9. Convert between rectangular and polar coordinate systems.
10. Apply properties of complex numbers in rectangular and polar forms.
11. Determine the features of a conic section from a standard equation.
12. Graph circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
13. Use the above principles to solve practical applications.
14. Use a scientific and/or graphing calculator proficiently as related to coursework.
15. Use computer technology which may include the Internet, the Web, e-mail, or computer tutorials to enhance
the course objectives.
Course Content:
Topical areas of study include –
Complex Numbers
Right and oblique triangles
Graphs of trigonometric functions
Rectangular and polar coordinates
Conics
Angles and trigonometric functions
Vectors
Trigonometric equations and identities
Rational Functions
Required High School Textbook:
Precalculus. Robert F. Blitzer. 4th edition. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-136221-5.
Grading and Evaluation:
Course grades are available for students by logging into Ivy Tech’s online student system, Campus Connect, at the
following address: http://cc.ivytech.edu/. Ivy Tech will not distribute grades by mail. There may be a waiting
period of 30 to 60 days from the end of the high school semester to obtain grades through Campus Connect.
Methods of Evaluation:
Assessments….……………………………….80%
Assignments/Other.………….………………...20%
Grading Scale:
A+=98-100, A=93-97, A-=90-92, B+=87-89, B=83-86, B-=80-82, C+=77-79, C=73-76, C-=70-72, D+=67-69, D=63-66,
D-=60-62. Below 60-No Credit.
Final Withdrawal Date and Responsibility for Withdrawal:
Each course withdrawal requires the student to obtain his/her instructor’s signature to record the last date of
attendance. The last date to withdraw from this course will be in March.
Virtual Library:
The Ivy Tech Virtual Library is available to students on and off campus, offering full-text journals and books and
other resources essential for course assignments. The Virtual Library can be found under the “Library” tab of
Campus Connect.
Assignments and Tentative Course Schedule:
Assignments are due as directed by the instructor.
Tentative Course Schedule:
Chapter 4: Trigonometric Functions
Sections 1-8
(4-5 week)
Chapter 5: Analytic Trigonometry
Sections 1-5
(4-5 weeks)
Chapter 6: Additional Topics in Trigonometry
Sections 1-7
(4-5 weeks)
Chapter 9: Conic Sections and Analytic Geometry
Sections 1,2,3,5
(3-4 weeks)
Materials:
You will need paper, pencil, textbook and a scientific and/or graphing calculator (no cell phone calculators).
General Information:
Tardy:
You will receive a tardy if you are not in the room before the bell rings. If you need to go to your locker to get
something you should have brought to class with you, then you will receive a tardy or need to get permission from
me to go get the item. See student agenda for tardy policy.
Expectations:
• When we are in class, you will be expected to be on task.
• Communicate with me...questions, comments, concerns. Contribute to class discussions.
• Typical day outlook:
• Notes/Lecture/Learning Activity
• Assignment
• Brief review
• We will have homework assignments, quizzes, chapter tests, and/or quarterly assessments.
Cheating:
Cheating in any form is completely unacceptable, including websites that solve math problems for you. Although it
can be beneficial to work with another student while doing homework, blatantly copying another student’s work is
unacceptable and will result in a zero on the assignment in addition to other discipline. Cheating on a quiz or test
will result in a zero, in addition to other discipline. Second offense of cheating could include, but is not limited to,
a failing grade for the quarter and/or semester.
Behavior:
 Students are expected to be respectful and responsible.
 No food, drinks, or cell phones allowed.
 Students are expected to remain in their seats until the teacher dismisses them.
 All handbook policies apply in the classroom.
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Level 1:
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Level 2:
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Students that are disrupting class, not paying attention, sleeping, or falling behind in class.
Consequences: Verbal Warning; Meeting with student; Eye contact; Stand next to Student
Students that repeatedly break Level 1, multiple tardies, or disrespectful to teacher/substitute.
Consequences: Move seat; No passes; Lunch Detention; ASRS; Sending to Office; Contact
Parents
Level 3: Students that continue to break Levels 1 and 2, physically abusive, or bully.
• Consequences: Students will be sent to office; Parent Contact ASRS