Syllabus for Math 1316-4501, Fall 2015

Trigonometry-Online
Habib Y. Far, Instructor
Course Schedule: Online (8/28/2015-12/10/2015)
Course Description: This course covers trigonometric functions and their applications, solutions of right
and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions and graphs
of the trigonometric functions.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314, College Algebra

Credit: 3 credit hours

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course with online homework through MyMathLab
software package, written homework, and exams, the student will be able to

Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the unit circle
measured in both degrees and radians.
Compute values of the six basic inverse trigonometric functions.
Graph trigonometric functions and their transformations.
Prove trigonometric identities.
Solve trigonometric equations.
Solve right and oblique triangles.
Use the concepts of trigonometry to solve applications.
Compute operations of vectors.
Represent complex numbers in trigonometric form.

Topics:

Definition and Graphs of the six Trigonometric functions and their inverses
Properties of 30/60/90 and 45/45/90 triangles
Radian and Degree Measure
Sum/Difference, Double, and Half-Angle Formulas
Law of Sines and Cosines
Formulas for Arc Length, Area of Circular Sectors and Angular Velocities
Algebraic and Geometric/Trigonometric aspects of Vector quantities
Trigonometric Form for arithmetic with Complex Numbers

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Instructor: Habib Y. Far

Office: F-249

Office Hours: By appointment

Phone: (936) 273-7093
Email: habib.y.far@lonestar.edu

Fax: (936) 273-7041

URL: http://lonestar.edu/blogs/hfar/

Math Department Office: (936) 273-7260

Department Chair: Dr. Maureen Loiacano, F244, 936-273-7273, maureen.loiacano@lonestar.edu
Division Dean: Deborah Ellington, F-252, 936-273-7274, deborah.n.ellington@lonestar.edu
Advising: For problems or counseling, additional assistance, information on degree plans, or future
courses that Lone Star College Montgomery may offer, please contact one of the following:
Juan C. Lebron, Counselor, F-242, 936-273-7280, juan.c.lebron@lonestar.edu
Neil Phillips, Counselor, F-250, 936-273-7246, neil.phillips@lonestar.edu
Veterans Services: To get information about Veteran services, see Terrance Hudson in C Building,
office C221-B; call him at 936-273-7242; or e-mail him at Terrance.J.Hudson@lonestar.edu.
Extended Learning Center (ELC): (936) 273-7373, 7404
Testing Center: (936) 273-7377
Library: (936) 273-7387, 7390

Information about this course and how it works:

Introduction: This course is an ONLINE Trigonometry , suitable for students with strong background
in math and moderate knowledge of computer and internet who are self-motivated, self-disciplined,
having strong commitment, and successful at keeping a study schedule for themselves. THIS COURSE
IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WHO FAILED TRIGONOMETRY IN CLASS AND
WITH INSTRUCTIONS.
All the course materials are to be learned independently by working on computer at MyMathLab web
site. Students can use resources available on that web site to advance in the course. There is no need for
any other supplemental materials such as videotapes, audiotapes, solution manual, or software for this
course since all are provided at the publishers web site. The book along with supplementary resources
such as tutorials, solution guide, interactive animations, and audio and video clip can be accessed through
www.MyMathLab.com. There are many other useful websites such as www.khanacademy.com and
www.youtube.com that can be used to watch lecture videos and How To on different topics.
Required Materials: My Math Lab access code (with or without book).
Book: Trigonometry, 10th ed. Lial, Hornsby, & Schneider, Person Addison-Wesley, 2011.
Necessary Tools: Paper, binder, pencil, eraser, a small ruler, and a graphing calculator.
Purchasing Options:
You can purchase the book bundled with Access Code packet at LSC-Montgomery bookstore or
from online vendors.
The better option is to purchase the MyMathLab Access Code when register for the class in
MyMathLab website. The electronic version of the book is included with your purchase.

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Steps required for students to follow:

1. Before you register for this course please read the syllabus to make sure this course fits your need
and your capabilities.
2. Register for the course.
3. Purchase the book (see required materials and purchasing options)
4. Contact (email) the instructor for the Course ID. (NO LATER THAN 9/6/2015)
5. Go to www.MyMathLab.com.
If you are a first time user of MyMathLab, click on Student Register. MyMathLab redirects to
www.coursecompass.com where you need to click on Student Register again. Follow the steps and
enter Access Code when you are asked or purchase the Access Code online. To do either, you need
the Course ID that I provide. Our college zip code is 77384.
If you have used MyMathLab before and your account is still active, log into your account and click
on Enroll in a New Course and follow the directions.
6. Log into the course by clicking on Trigonometry-Online, Fall 2015. From the main page, go to
MyMathLab Installation Wizard and follow the direction. MyMathLab will check your PC and
installs the necessary plug-ins needed on your PC. (MathXL)
7. Take the Tour How to Enter Answers Using the MathXL Player.
8. Start your homework by clicking on DO HOMEWORK.
Make-up Exams: Since this is an online class and you have one week to take any test, then there are no
make-up exams. You will receive a grade of zero if you miss a test or a homework set.
Evaluation: Your grade for this course, which is, based on the usual 100 points A, B, C, D, and F scale
will be calculated based on the following.
Homework
Five 100-point tests
Final exam
Total

16%
60%
24%
100%

Homework: There are 30-35 homework assignments corresponding to the proposed calendar for the
semester. All homework assignments can be done multiple times, can be corrected immediately, and can
be done partially but the pre-designated deadlines have to be met. That is, you can start an assignment,
finish a few problems, logout, and login some later time to do a few more problems. The computer will
give you immediate feedback on your answers. You can try a problem multiple times, use the guided
solution, or consult your textbook on how to work on that specific problem. If you do a problem
incorrectly, be sure to carefully look over your work before continuing to input answers. Click on
Similar Exercise button to get a new problem. As soon as all exercises in a homework assignment are
done correctly, or to your satisfaction, then move on to the next. These homework assignments can be
done on campus or at any location of your choosing. As you will see, most exercises in these homework
assignments require a free response, that is, after reading the question, you work the problem on paper,
and then enter the answer using the keyboard. You should make sure that you are comfortable with
mathematical writing as is demonstrated in your textbook through examples and exercises.
Each homework assignment will have a prerequisite of 70% before you can move on to the next. So
to access homework 1.2 for example, you will need to have made a 70% on homework 1.1.
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Test Reviews: These are homework assignments that have problems that correspond to what you will see
on the exam. Make sure to spend a good amount of time on them so that you will be prepared for the test.
To access the test review, you will need to have made a minimum of 70% in each homework
assignment that the test review pertains too. You will need to make a 70% on the test review before
you will be given the opportunity to take the test it pertains to. It is imperative that you are sure you
have a minimum of 70% on the test review for the test you will be taking before you go to the testing
center or you will not be able to take the test.
Tests: In addition to a comprehensive final exam, that will take place on the last few days of each
semester, there are four tests in the semester. These four tests are through MyMathLab and are done at a
Lone Star College system-wide testing center of your choosing. There is a window of approximately
one week to take each test. To take each test, you must have completed the test review that
corresponds to the test with a minimum score of 70%. If you have not done so you will not be able
to access the test. Your test grades will be posted on MyMathLab as soon as you finish taking the test.
Tests and homework are assigned, in order, and appropriate to the proposed calendar for the semester.
You may take each test twice if you would like, however your second attempt must be completed by
the due date for the test. The higher of the two scores will be used.
Final Exam: This will be a comprehensive exam, approximately the same length as the other tests. You
will be able to take the final exam two times also. The higher of the two scores will be used. If you
choose to take the second attempt, you must do so before the due date for the final.
Communications: A good line of communication is very important in this course. All communications
should be conducted by phone, email, or in person.
It is your responsibility to contact the testing centers for their (updated) working hours, especially
in the summer. Most Testing Centers are closed on weekends.
LSC-M Testing Center: (936) 273-7377
LSC-T Testing Center: (832) 559-4245
LSC-CF Testing Center: (281) 290-3220
LSC-Greenspoint Center: (281) 260-3516
LSC-University Park: (281) 401-5314
LSC-Cypress Center: (832) 920-4245

LSC-K Testing Center: (281) 312-1476

LSC-NH Testing Center: (281) 618-5529
LSC-Fairbanks Center: (832) 782-5021
LSC-Victory Center: (281) 810-5619
LSC-Conroe Center: (936) 521-4521
LSC-Atascosita Center: (832) 775-0820

Withdraw Policy:You will be dropped from the course if you do not log in MyMathLab by 9/6/15.
It is important that you are successful in this course. If you are having difficulty that might impact your
ability to complete the course, it is vital that you contact your instructor to discuss your options. After our
discussion, if you feel that you need to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to do so before
Drop Date. (11/9/2015)
Students often drop a course when help is available. Please discuss your plans with the instructor if you
feel the need to withdraw, and he/she will try to work with you so you can successfully complete the
course.
Withdrawal from a course after the official day of record will result in a mark of W on the students
transcript and no credit will be awarded for the course(s). If a student registers and pays for a course(s) it
is the students responsibility to drop/withdraw before the W date.
(Catalog description of District Withdrawal Policy: http://www.lonestar.edu/108227.pdf)
In order to withdraw from the course and receive a W on your transcript, you must withdraw on,
or before November 9.
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Syllabus Change: While every attempt has been made to prepare this syllabus and class schedule in final form, it will be the
instructor's prerogative to make any changes as may be deemed necessary in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course.
Students will be notified in writing of any change.
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1.
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4.
5.

Having additional class requirements imposed;

Receiving a grade of zero or F for an exam or assignment;
Receiving a grade of F for the course;
Being withdrawn from the course or program;
Being expelled from the college district;

Professors should clearly explain how the students actions violated the academic integrity policy, how a grade was calculated,
and the action taken.
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computer creates the possibility of infecting computers and diskettes with a computer virus. This exposes the computers of the
campus, your personal computer, and any others you may be using to potentially damaging viruses. The campus has aggressive
anti-virus procedures in place to protect its computers, but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its
machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each diskette you use,
whenever or wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti-virus software. Since new viruses arise continually, your antivirus software must be kept current. And, since no anti-virus software will find every virus, keeping copies of data (backups) is
extremely important.
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Victoria.Saunders@lonestar.edu to obtain the letter of accommodation.
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Tentative schedule for Trigonometry-Online, 1316-4501, Fall 2015

Due Dates for Homework and Tests
Sunday
August 23

Monday
24

30

31
1.2

Wednesday
26

Thursday
27

September 1

2
1.3

7
2.1

9
2.2

10

13

14
2.4

15

16
2.5

17

20

21
3.1
28
3.4
5
4.3

22

23
3.2
30
4.1
7
4.4

24
Test I, End
October 1

12
5.1
19
5.4
26
6.2

13

15
Test II, End
22

November 1

2
7.1

14
5.2
21
5.5
28
6.3
6
4
7.2

9
7.4
Last Day to
Drop with
W
16
8.2

10

11
7.5

12

13
8.1

14

17

18
8.3

19

20
8.4

21
Test IV start

22

23

24

29
Thanks Giving
Holiday
6

30

December 1

25
Thanks Giving
Holiday
2

26
Thanks Giving
Holiday
3
Test IV, End

28
Thanks Giving
Holiday
5

10
Final Exam,
End

27
Thanks Giving
Holiday
4
Final Exam,
Start
11

27
4

11
18
25

15

Tuesday
25

29
6

20
27

29

5
Test III, End

Friday
28
Course Starts,
1.1
4
1.4
Official Day
11
2.3
18
Test I, Start
Chapters 1 & 2
25
3.3
2
4.2
9
Test II, Start
Chapters 3 & 4
16
5.3
23
6.1
30
Test III, Start
Chapters 5 &
6
7.3

Saturday
29

12
19

26
3
10

17
24
31

12

Note: Testing centers do not allow you to start a test if less than two hours left before closing time.
That is; if closing time is 8 pm. You need to be at the testing center before 6 pm.
Final Exam has to be done by the end of working hours on Thursday December 10, 2015.
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Typical Course Campus (MyMathLab) Main Page

Typical Course Menu:

Homework is where you access your homework.
Quizzes & Tests is where you access your exams.
Gardebook is where you check your homework and exams
grades. If a grade is missing, make sure you select All Chapters.
Chapter Contents and Multimedia Library are where youll find
the textbook, PowerPoints, Videos, etc.
Study plan: Utilizing Study Plan is strictly optional. Most
students do not look at this area, but you should feel free to try it
out. The two most important ways to prepare for examinations in
this course are to study the homework problems and study the
exam reviews. If youre feeling really ambitious, you may want to
try out the Study Plan area as well.

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Go to Homework for your assignments. Click on your Assignment to open and work on.

Click on a question

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A typical exercise screen

Help Me Solve This: Takes you step by step and shows you how to work the problem.
View an Example: Regenerates a new problem that you can try.
Textbook: Takes you to the pages of book corresponding to this exercise.
Video: An instructor shows you how to work the problem.
Ask My Instructor: Emails the question and your comments to me.
Template to the left is needed for entering answers that are not simple real numbers.
Similar Exercise: Regenerates a new problem that you can finish for credit.
Check the answer will check your answer and gives you immediate feedback.
You can Save after all exercises are done or after each exercise. MyMathLab is real time. I see the
results even if you forget to click on Save.

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