MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or “C” or better in MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra
PROGRAM: Mathematics
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022

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 degrees and radians
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
Use trigonometric identities to verify equivalencies
Solve trigonometric equations
Convert between rectangular and polar coordinate systems
Apply 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 a scientific and/or graphing calculator proficiently as related to coursework
Use technology as appropriate 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

Exam Requirements:

Must be proctored
No student-provided materials
No open books
No take-home

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MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry