INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA - Syllabus

Trigonometry - Syllabus Instructor J K Córdova E-mail [email protected] Phone 714-432-0202 Office Before or After class by appointment x22731 Hours CRN 21509 4:55 pm - 6:20 pm M W Web Page http://occonline.occ.cccd.edu/online/faculty/HomePage.cfm?PageID=380 Text: Trigonometry 6th edition McKeague & Turner Description: Topics covered will be trigonometric (circular) and inverse trigonometric functions, graphs of trigonometric functions, identities and conditional equations, solutions for triangles, vectors, complex numbers and applications. Goals: Learn mathematical concepts and procedures with understanding, Students’ commitment and engagement with material, Utilize a problem solving strategy (understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and looking back) when faced with unfamiliar material. Requirements: Attendance 3x5 cards Participation Homework in binder Tests Evaluation: Participation (25), Homework (50), Tests (100), Final Test (75) Total 250: A 225+ B 200+ C 175+ D 150+ Please note: It is your responsibility to attend every class session. There are NO MAKE UPS! Course Schedule 8/25- 12/14 Homework Every other odd problem in each section. Week Required Reading Test 1 August 25 Chapter 1 2 September 1 Chapter 1-2 Monday Holiday 1 3 September 8 Chapter 2 4 September 15 Chapter2-3 2 5 September 22 Chapter 3 6 September 29 Chapter 3-4 3 7 October 6 Chapter 4 8 October 13 Chapter 4-5 4 9 October 20 Chapter 5 5 10 October 27 Chapter 6 11 November 3 Chapter 6 6 12 November 10 Chapter 7 13 November 17 Chapter 7 7 14 November 24 Chapter 8 15 December 1 Chapter 8 8 16 December 8 Review Final

Academic Dishonesty will NOT be tolerated! Tonight’s Assignment Purchase the text. Prepare a 3 ring binder for this class: include tabs to separate the chapters. Keep extra paper, pencil, classroom supplies with your binder. Read and outline Chapter 1. Create 3x5 cards to help review material which is unfamiliar.

Tips for Success

 Organize a study notebook for each class. If your notebook is sloppy and disorganized, visualize your grades in the same vein.

 Attend ALL classes! Be ON TIME!

 Buy a calendar and record what you need to do each day. Write in exam dates, when papers are due, reading assignments, and scheduled study times. Stay ahead of homework assignments.

 Schedule a specific time each day for studying. Plan this time during your "alert" times of the day, not the times when you are ready to go to sleep or are hungry. Study your most difficult or least favorite subject first.

 Take study breaks. Avoid marathon study sessions and cramming.

 Grab stolen moments of time to study or review material. You can read or study flash cards in the waiting room at the doctor's office or while you are on the bus.

 The environment in which you study is important. Choose a location where you feel comfortable, that is quiet, and that is free from distractions.

 Study groups are great for clarifying some concepts but they should be used to complement personal study time—not replace it.

 When taking notes in class use short phrases rather than whole sentences. Develop your own set of abbreviations or shorthand. Leave some room in the margins for additional information the lecturer may add later.

 If you have trouble taking notes, find someone in the class who takes good notes and ask if they would be willing to give you a copy of them. Continue to take your own notes because listening to the lecture and writing notes at the same time helps you remember the information better.

 If you need assistance, ask for help right away, not after you are failing a class.

 For support contact the Tutorial Center and/or visit the Math Lab.

In summary, to maximize your success in college:

1. Develop strategies, study skills, and a network of support! 2. Attend class. 3. Arrive on time, pay attention, and participate in class discussions and activities. 4. Talk to the instructor. Ask questions. 5. Complete and check all work. Turn in neat and clear assignments. 6. Monitor your progress. If you begin to fall behind, ask for help.

Remember that you are responsible for your successes as well as your failures!