2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or “C” or better in MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020
Presents an in-depth study of right triangle trigonometry, oblique triangles, vectors, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations and complex numbers in rectangular and polar/trigonometric forms, rectangular and polar coordinates and conics.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Convert between degree measure and radian measure.
- Find trigonometric function values of any angle expressed in degree or radian measure.
- Solve right triangles.
- Solve oblique triangles using the laws of sine and cosine.
- Use and apply properties of vectors.
- Graph trigonometric functions.
- Utilize trigonometric identities.
- Solve trigonometric equations.
- Convert between rectangular and polar coordinate systems.
- Apply the properties of complex numbers in rectangular and polar forms.
- Determine the features of a conic section from a standard equation.
- Graph circles, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas.
- Use the above principles to solve practical applications.
- Use scientific/graphing calculators proficiently.
- Use computer technology which may include the Internet, the Web, email, or computer tutorials to enhance the course objectives.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Complex numbers
Angles and trigonometric functions
Right and oblique triangles
Vectors
Graphs of trigonometric functions
Trigonometric equations and identities
Rectangular and polar coordinates
Rational functions
Conics
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
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