MATH 1130 - Trigonometry

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Mathematics

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

4 Credit(s)
This course includes the study of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs; solutions of right and oblique triangles and their applications; solutions of trigonometric equations and inequalities; the use of identities, vectors, and complex numbers; and solutions of polar equations and parametric equations. Students must supply a graphing calculator. This course meets the requirements for OTM Trigonometry TMM003. UG

4 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 1110 (Minimum grade of C- required) or qualifying placement test scores

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Define Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric functions.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 16)
2. Graph Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric functions and analyze their graphs.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 16)
3. Apply Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric functions to model a variety of real-world problem solving applications.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 16)
4. Solve a variety of Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric equations and solve application problems.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 7,9,10 11, 16)
5. Solve right and oblique triangles in degrees and radians for both special and non-special angles.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 11, 12, 13, 16)
6. Verify Trigonometric identities using fundamental trigonometric identities.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 7,9, 11, 16)
7. Represent vectors graphically in both rectangular and polar coordinates.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 14,15,16)
8. Solve application problems using vectors.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 14, 16)
9. Graph complex numbers in both rectangular and polar form and perform operations on such numbers.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 13,14, 16)
10. Convert points and equations between rectangular and polar form, graph polar functions and solve polar equations.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 13,14, 16)
11. Identify and graph a curve defined by parametric equations.	Homework and tests regularly throughout the semester and Final Exam (Weeks 3,4,5,7,11, 16)

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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