Math 106-003 – Trigonometry:
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh -- Department of Mathematics -- Fall 2006
Math 106-003 – Trigonometry – 3-4 P.M. Monday and Wednesday – Swart 203
Instructor: Francisca Fernández
Office: Swart 219
Phone: 424-3011
Email: fernandf<at>uwosh.edu
Office hours: 9-10 am and 2-3 pm M, W or by appointment
Text: Barnett, Ziegler, Byleen. Trigonometry: Graphs and Models. McGraw Hill College Custom Series, 2005.
Calculator: required TI-83+ or higher
Course Description:
In this course, we will cover basic circular functions and their inverse, trigonometric identities, and equations, triangle trigonometry, the law of Sines and the law of Cosines. Students may not receive credit for both Mathematics 108 and 106. This course along with Mathematics 104 will count as the equivalent of Mathematics 108.
Course coverage:
Chapter 5: Trigonometric Functions
5:1: Angles and Their Measure
5:2: Right Triangle Trigonometry
5:3: Trigonometric Functions: A Unit Circle Approach
5:4: Properties of Trigonometric Functions
5:5: More General Trigonometric Functions
5:6: Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 6: Trigonometric Identities and Conditional Equations
6:1: Basic Identities and Their Use
6:2: Sum, Difference and Cofunction Identities
6:3: Double-Angle and Half-Angle Identities
6:4: Product-Sum and Sum-Product Identities
6:5: Trigonometric Equations
Chapter 7: Additional Topics in Trigonometry
7:1: Law of Sines
7:2: Law of Cosines
Grades: (% of class grade)
3 Tests: 25% each. Dates to be announced
Homework and in-class quizzes: 25%