Text:  Trigonometry, A Right Triangle Approach, 5th Edition, Sullivan & Sullivan

Objective:
The objective of this class is to understand the fundamentals of trigonometry:  Angles (degree and radian measure); trigonometric functions-applications, graphs, identities, equations and inverse functions; vectors and circular motion; Complex numbers and polar coordinates.  We will cover topics in chapters one through five.

Homework:
Assignments are due each Monday at the beginning of class (starting 1/26/09).  To receive the maximum of 10 points, each assignment must be stapled, neatly completed with all work shown, and all answers must be clearly indicated.  Homework is a learning tool, and so it will not be graded on right or wrong answers.  Most often, only a subset of the assigned problems will be graded. 
There will be approximately 10 assignments that will be collected, of which the two lowest scores will e dropped.  The allowance of dropped assignments is provided as an accommodation for extenuating circumstances.  Therefore, no late assignments will be accepted—no exceptions.

Quizzes:
A 20 point quiz will be given on Wednesdays (beginning 1/28) of every week in which there is no exam scheduled.  There will e approximately 7 quizzes of which the two lowest scores will be dropped.  There will be no make-up quizes—no exceptions.

Exams:
We will have 4 exams during the semester (100 points each), and cumulative final exam (100 points).  No make-up exams will be given.  Any scheduling conflicts must be resolved prior to the exam.
Tentative exam dates:  2/18, 3/11, 4/6, 5/11
Our final exam will be on Monday, 5/18, 2:00 – 5:00pm

Grading:
The final course grade will be based on the percentage of points earned out of the total possible, and overall class performance.  Attendance and participation will be considered as well.
Homework:      80 pts (approx 8 @ 10 pts each)
Quizzes:          100 pts (approx 5 @ 20 pts each)
Exams:            500 pts (4 @ 100 pts each & 1 final exam @ 100 pts)
Total               680 pts (approx)

Grading Schedule

***It is stronly recommended that students attend all classes and do at least all assigned problems.***

Academic dishonesty is not tolerated.  Cheating on any quiz or exam will result in a grade of zero for that quiz or exam.  Talking with another student or with yourself out loud, looking/glancing at another student’s paper, exchanging/sharing papers, use of cell-phones, are all considered to be forms of cheating. 
material in a math class.

Absences:
Absences are strongly discouraged.  A day’s absence will mean a great deal of material missed.  It is usually very difficult to “catch up” on missed material in a math class. Do whatever you can to schedule appointments so that they do not conflict with your class schedule.
            You are responsible for all material covered and assigned during class.  It is unrealistic to expect me to reteach any missed lessons.  If missing class is absolutely unavoidable, then your first step will be to contact a classmate to find out what you missed and/or to make copy of notes taken.  If you have further questions, then you should see me for help or get help in the Math Lab (SC115).

Teacher’s Note:
            My goal as your teacher is to make the math content in our course as accessible to you as possible.  But I cannot do this alone.  You must be willing to be an active participant in this process or little or no learning will result.  Also, the learning is not just between you and me—it takes place in your interaction with each other as well.  Collaboration in learning our course content is encouraged—except on quizzes, exams of course.  You are also encouraged to visit me during office hours or the Math Lab (SC115) if you need help. 
            As long as we put our heads together and stay focused, we can accomplish just about anything to which we set our minds.