Trigonometry

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YEAR COURSE OFFERED: 2019
SEMESTER COURSE OFFERED: Fall
DEPARTMENT: Mathematical and Computer Sciences
COURSE NUMBER: MTH 1120
NAME OF COURSE: Trigonometry
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: John Carter
CONTACT EMAIL*: [email protected]
OFFICE: SCI 1052

*My office phone is the absolute worst way to contact me, don’t use it. I will not answer email on weekends, after 5pm, or before 10 am. Feel free to email me outside of those times, I will get to it, just don’t expect an immediate answer.

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The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.

Office Hours:

Monday and Wendsday 11am-12am, or by appointment

Learning Objectives:

  1. Compute the values of the six trigonometric functions for key angles measured in both degrees and radians.
  2. Graph all six trigonometric functions and their transformations.
  3. Use the basic trigonometric identities to verify other trigonometric identities.
  4. Solve trigonometric equations.
  5. Solve right and oblique triangles.
  6. Plot points and graph equations in the Polar Coordinate system.
  7. Graph pairs of parametric equations.
  8. Use the concepts of trigonometry to solve applied problems.
  9. A basic familiarity with complex numbers.

Major Assignments/Exams:

• Midterm Exam(s)
• Final Exam
• Presentations
• Attendance
• Daily Homework

Required Reading:

A Graphical Approach to Algebra & Trigonometry (7th edition) by Hornsby, Lial, and Rockswold.
Pearson, 2018. ISBN-13: 978-01346965

Deadlines:

Withdrawal dates and procedures: 

  • 100% refund: Monday August 26
  • 50% refund: Wednesday September 4
  • Last Day for W: Friday November 4

Important Dates and Policies:

Holiday information:  

Labor Day: September 2 (Campus Closed)  

Fall Break: Nov 25–Dec. 1 (No classes, Campus Open except for Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 28 ) 

  

University Policies: 

Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the following policies: 

  1. GENERAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES
  2. GRADES AND NOTATIONS including WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE, ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL, and INCOMPLETE POLICIES

Students should be aware that any kind of withdrawal can have a negative impact on some types of financial aid, including scholarships. 

  1. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
  2. PROHIBITION ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
  3. ACCOMMODATIONS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
  4. CLASS ATTENDANCE ON RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
  5. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION (STUDENT EMAIL) POLICY

For a complete description of these policies go to https://mcs.msudenver.edu/policies