MAT
182 Trigonometry Syllabus Glendale Community College Spring 2009 Section:
21674 Days: TR Time: 1:00-2:15 pm Room: MA-127 Instructor:
Anne Dudley Office: MA-196 Office Hours: 10:00-10:50 am, R in Math
Solution E-mail:
anne.dudley@gcmail.maricopa.edu Phone: 623-845-3389
Prerequisite:
Grade of "C" or better in College Algebra (MAT 150, MAT 151 or
MAT 152) in the last two years or a
satisfactory score on the placement exam.
Text: Trigonometry
(9th Edition), by
Lial, Hornsby & Schneider, Pearson-Addison Wesley Publishers. There are
several purchasing options, but you will need to have access to MyMathLab.
Description: A study of measures of angles,
properties of graphs of trig functions, fundamental identities, addition and
half angle formulas, inverse trig functions, solutions of trig equations,
complex numbers and properties of triangle solutions. A full list of
competencies can be found at http://www.maricopa.edu/curriculum/M-Z/976mat182.html
Attendance: You are expected to attend each class
meeting on time. Attendance will
be checked each day. If, at any time, you wish to withdraw, see me and I’ll
sign the form. If you just
disappear, you may receive a failing grade. Students with near perfect
attendance (two or fewer absences) will be allowed to drop a quiz. Three
tardies, walk-abouts or early departures count as an absence.
Quizzes: There will be many quizzes throughout
the semester. Most of them will be announced during the prior class, but some
may be a surprise. Quizzes will be averaged to be worth one exam (100
pts). There will be no make-up quizzes. This means that if
you are not in class you miss the opportunity to earn these points. Some
quizzes will be on MyMathLab.
Homework: After a section is discussed in class
you should work the recommended exercises. These will be available online in
MyMathLab and need to be completed by the deadline. Students who have taken all
the tests, and have an 80% or better on their MyMathLab homework may opt to not
take the final and have their MML homework replace it.
Testing:
There are four scheduled exams worth 100 points each. There will be no make-up exams. If you miss an exam, the final will
replace it. The final exam will be cumulative and worth 100 points. It will be given on Thursday, May
14, 2009 from 1:00 – 2:50 p.m. in this classroom.
Grading: Quizzes 100 points Scale: A = 90% = 540-600 points
Tests 400 points B = 80% = 480-539 points
Final (or MML) 100 points C = 70% = 420-479 points
Total 600
points D
= 60% = 360-419 points
Calculator:
You will need a graphing calculator for this class. I will be using a
TI-84 (I am also familiar with the TI-85, TI-86 or TI-89). You may choose to use another type of
graphing calculator, but you may have to figure it out on your own. GCC's Math Department has a limited
number of graphing calculators to rent.
Resources: In addition to your textbook, your
classmates and your instructor, GCC offers many different resources. The
Math Solution has free tutoring and
a lending library. Course Compass (MyMathLab) is a robust learning tool. Feel free to explore these to aid in
your mathematical journey.
Additional Comments: Feel free to tape the lecture. Turn off your cell phones and put them away daily. Only
drinks in screw top bottles are allowed. No eating. Let me know if you have a
disability or any concerns that may affect your work in this class.