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Trigonometry
Spring 2011
Instructor:
Bruce Armbrust, ph: 541-4660 x314,
email: bruce.armbrust@hotmail.com
Office Hours:
Room A210, Mon, Wed
Mon, Wed
Tues
And as always, by appointment.
Class Time and Location:
Mon. & Wed.
Textbook:
Precalculus,
Michael Sullivan and Michael Sullivan
Required Software:
It is required to have a software license to use the software MyMathLab
in this class. You must have a valid e-mail address to use the on-line
curriculum.
Students have two choices. The first
choice is to purchase the software license from the bookstore, which I
believe comes bundled with the textbook. Note:
If you purchase a used textbook, it may not have a valid course access
code. Be VERY careful when
acquiring the text. The
second choice is to purchase the license online at coursecompass.com.
If you have already purchased an access code for Math 103A or Math 103B for
this textbook, you may also use it for this class at no extra cost.
To access our class page,
go to www.coursecompass.com and
register using your student access code and the course ID for this class:
armbrust73671
For assistance with MyMathLab:
You may get help by calling 1-800-677-6337 during the following hours: Mon Fri
Course Description:
Prerequisite:
Mat 103A with a grade of C or better or equivalent or appropriate skills
demonstrated through the math assessment process.
Corequisite:
Mat 103B or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math
assessment process. Prior
completion of Mat 103B with a grade of C or better also satisfies this
corequisite.
Calculators:
A graphing calculator is required for this class.
I will be demonstrating with the Texas Instruments-89.
I will do my best to assist with other models, but I promise nothing.
Student Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the term, students shall be able to 1.
Provide and analyze graphs of trigonometric functions.
Course Grade:
Your final letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:
A 90-100%, B 80-89%, C 70-79%, D 60-69%, F 0-59%
The following items will make up the course grade:
Homework:
15%
Quizzes:
15%
Exam1 (April 20)
Exam2 (May 11):
45%
Exam3 (June 8)
Final Exam (June 20):
25%
You may check your grades at any point in the quarter by accessing the grade
book on Course Compass.
Homework:
The majority of the homework is to be completed online with MyMathLab.
Each section covered will have a homework assignment.
The homework assignments will be due at
Quizzes:
There will be six quizzes given over the quarter.
These quizzes will be designed to help prepare you for the exams, and
quiz problems will be taken directly from the homework assignments. Your lowest
quiz score will be dropped. Since
your lowest score will be dropped, missed quizzes may not be made up.
Exams:
All exams will be given in two sections: one portion will allow calculators
while the other will not. If you
cannot make it to an exam (final not included), you may take it up to 2 school
days prior to the scheduled date with proper arrangements.
Otherwise, the exam may be made up after the scheduled date with a
penalty of 10% per day. The final
exam may not be taken after June 20th.
Registration Information:
You must register for this class through the LTCC web page using WebReg.
You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or
before April 29. After April 29,
you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until May 20.
After May 20, if still enrolled, you will receive a grade of A, B, C, D,
F or I.
How to Succeed in a Math Class:
I am often asked how to successfully pass a math class, and here is my advice:
I) Come to every class session. Be
prepared, and plan on participating.
II) Do your homework. Remember that
what I assign is what I consider a bare minimum.
If you need more practice, do it.
Dont make me be a homework enforcer.
IV) Make use of available tutors and my office hours.
You will find tutors who know the subject matter in this course at the
V) Do math every day. Math is just
like everything else: if you dont practice, you become rusty.
Learning Disabled Students:
Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are
encouraged to notify me and contact the Disability Resource Center (
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