SEMESTER: FALL, 2009

COURSE: MATH 102 COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY

SLO: Define the six trigonometric functions and analyze them

(Student Learning Objective) through graphing, proving identities, and solving equations.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Robert Tolar (Bob)

OFFICE: ALLB – 304

OFFICE HOURS: 2:15 – 3:00 Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

EMAIL ADDRESS: bob.tolar@canyons.edu

PHONE: 661 – 362 – 3262

Welcome! I'm happy to have you in this course. You are to have completed the prerequisites, Math 063 and Math 070 before enrolling in trigonometry.

The textbook for this course is Trigonometry, 6th Edition, by McKeague & Turner. Included in your handouts is a schedule showing the sections that will be covered each day along with examination dates.

A graphing calculator is highly recommended. If you do not already have a graphing calculator, you may wish to purchase the TI-84 Plus (which runs $90 - $100), since demonstrations will be given in class using the TI-84 Plus. However, only a scientific calculator is required which you can get for $12 – $15. On most examinations, calculators will not be allowed. Homework is assigned at every class meeting. It is most beneficial if you can do your homework as soon after class as possible.

You will have five 1-hr. exams worth 50 points each. No makeup exams will be given. If you know ahead of time that you will have to miss an exam, it may be possible to arrange for you to take the exam at a different time. Also, you will have 5 homework quizzes, each of which will consist of 3 – 5 homework exercises and you may just copy the problems and solutions right from your homework. Each quiz is worth 5 points and will be given the day after each exam. You will have a comprehensive final exam worth 100 points. Your Iowest score of Exams 1 – 5 will be replaced with half your final exam score if that increases your total points. In summary, your grade in the course will be determined by your percentage of the total points possible in the class, which are:

Exams 250

Comprehensive Final Exam 100

Homework Quizzes 25

Total Points 375

I use the standard grading scale of 90% - A, 80% -89% - B, etc.; however, if you score lower than a total of 13 points on your homework quizzes, you cannot make higher than a “C” in the course.

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CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

1. Please do not chew gum in class.

2. Please do not talk while I am explaining a concept. Practice active

listening.

3. Penalties for cheating range from a zero on an exam to dismissal from the course and/or the college.

4. Please come to class on time.

5. Please do not leave class early unless it is absolutely necessary

and in that case, please tell me before class and sit near the door.

6. Please turn off cell phones, laptops, and other electronic equipment

and put them away before class.

TO ENHANCE YOUR CHANCES FOR DOING WELL

1. Keep an open mind and positive attitude.

2. Do your homework as soon after class as possible while the class discussion is fresh on your mind.

3. Don’t miss a single class meeting!

4. Make use of the Math Lab, BONH - 209

The two most important things you can do to insure success are:

1. Don't miss class!

2. Do homework daily!

GOOD LUCK!