Introduction to Trigonometry – Spring 2006
Section 003: MW – 3:00 - 4:00, Swart 102
Instructor: Mike Skowronski
Office: Swart 233; 424-7347 (Home: 715 – 526- 2780)
(If you need to reach me between 8:00 and 4:30, call 424-1333 and leave a message)
Email: skowrons<at>uwosh.edu (I check email daily and will respond)
Office Hours: M: 9:00-10:10, 11:30-12:30; W: 8:00-10:10, 11:30-12:30; R: 10:00-2:00; F: 8:00-10:10, 11:30-12:30
Text
TRIGONOMETRY: Graphs and Models, Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen.
Calculator
A graphing calculator will be very helpful. I will be using a TI-83.
Course Topics
- Chapter 5: Trigonometric Functions
- Chapter 6: Trigonometric Identities and Conditional Equations
- Chapter 7: Additional Topics in Trigonometry (Sections 7.1 and 7.2 for sure)
Assessment
Exams:
There will be 3 exams worth approximately 75 points each. Arrangements for conflicts due to University sponsored events must be made in advance.
- EXAM 1 – Chapter 5 (approximately 3/1)
- EXAM 2 – Chapter 6 (approximately 4/19)
- EXAM 3 – Chapter 5, 6, and 7 (5/10)
Attendence
I have found a strong correlation between attendance and final grade. If you cannot attend class, please try to inform me as soon as possible either via e-mail, calling during my office hours, or by calling 424-1333 (from 8:00 to 4:30) and leaving a message. It is your responsibility to obtain any missed notes and homework assignments!
Quizzes
There will be some short quizzes given during the semester. Some will be announced and some will be unannounced. Missed quizzes cannot be made up except for absences due to extenuating circumstances.
Homework
Suggested homework exercises will be given. These problems are similar to test and quiz questions. Some homework will be collected and graded. Late homework will not be accepted except in the most unusual of circumstances.
Final Grade
your final grade will be calculated as follows:
- EXAM 1: 20%
- EXAM 2: 20%
- EXAM 3: 30%
- HOMEWORK & QUIZZES: 30%
Scale
Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
A: 93-100%
AB: 87-92%
B: 83-86%
BC: 76-82%
C: 70-75%
D: 60-69%
F: 0-60%
Suggested Homework Exercises
5.1 – 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25-30, 33, 37, 39, 45, 47, 49, 89, 91, 99
5.2 – 13, 15, 19, 27, 29, 31-36, 39, 41, 45, 47
5.3 – 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 49, 51, 53, 59, 67, 73, 77, 79, 83-88, 97, 99, 101
5.4 – 1-10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31-36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 57,
59, 65
5.5 – 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 21-28, 29, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 57, 59, 65, 77, 81
5.6 – 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 41, 45, 53, 55, 57, 59, 65, 67, 69, 73
6.1 – 1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 33, 39, 41, 43, 47, 53, 55, 59, 61, 69, 71, 73, 75, 81, 83, 87, 89, 95, 103, 105
6.2 – 1-8, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 37, 43, 51, 57, 59, 61, 67
6.3 – 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 27, 33, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 57, 61, 63, 73, 75
6.4 – 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21
6.5 – 1, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43, 45, 55, 61, 67
7.1 – 1, 3, 9, 13, 15, 21, 23, 33, 37, 39, 45
7.2 – 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 33, 39, 45