TTh 5:30-6:45 pm, Room D327
Definitions of trigonometric functions are defined using the unit circle then extended to the solution of right triangles. Content includes radian measure, trigonometric functions and their inverses, identities, graphs, equations, triangles, the Laws of Cosines and Sines and applications of trig functions. Skills for success in more advanced courses are emphasized. Consequently, the student must have a strong working knowledge of algebra before entering the course. AAS: Mathematics elective.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
Faculty Contact Information
MW 11am-12pm, TTh 11:30am-12pm and 2-3pm
I will be available in my office during those times without making an appointment. Other times availble by appointment.
Email: rfabbro@kcc.edu
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the six trigonometric functions using a right triangle and unit circle.
- Graph trigonometric functions and identify the period, amplitude, phase shift, and location of asymptotes.
- Prove a trigonometric identity.
- Evaluate inverse trigonometric functions.
- Solve trigonometric equations.
- Apply the sum and difference, double angle, and half-angle identities.
- Solve any oblique triangle by applying the Law of Sines or Law of Cosines.
- Apply trigonometry concepts to solve application problems.
- Graphs of Equations in Two Variables
- Circles
- Functions and Their Graphs
- Properties of Functions
- Graphing Techniques
- Transformations
- One-to-One Functions
- Inverses
- Angles and Their Measure
- Trigonometric Functions; A Unit Circle Approach
- Properties of the Trigonometric Functions
- Graphs of the Sine and Cosines Functions
- Graphs of the Tangent, Cotangent, Cosecant, and Secant Functions
- The Inverse Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
- The Inverse Trigonometric Functions (continued)
- Trigonometric Equations
- Trigonometric Identities
- Sum and Difference Formulas
- Double-angle and Half-angle Formulas
- Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formula
- Right Triangle Trigonometry Applications
- The Law of Sines
- The Law of Cosines
- Area of a Triangle
- Polar Coordinates
- Polar Equations and Graphs
- The Complex Plane
- De Moivre’s Theorem
Trigonometry: A Unit Circle Approach, 12th ed. by Sullivan and Sullivan; Pearson Publishing
(book is optional code is required and comes automatically with tuition)
Calculator – A scientific calculator is required (TI-30XS or TI-36X). A graphing calculator (TI-84) is recommended but not required.
This course will be evaluated by performance on homework, quizzes, tests, and a comprehensive final exam.
- Homework = 25% of grade
- Tests = 50% of grade
- Quizzes = 5% of grade
- Final Exam = 20% of grade
Grading Scale:
Percentage | Final Grade |
90-100% | A |
80-89% | B |
70-79% | C |
60-69% | D |
0-59% | F |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Attendance Policy: Attendance is expected and is recorded daily. As with any class, attendance is vital to success. It is understood that conflicts arise forcing students to miss class from time to time. If a student must miss class, the student is responsible for the material covered during the missed period. There will be no extensions of deadlines. Since a large amount of material is covered in each class meeting, frequent absences, late arrivals, or early departures will affect performance.
Homework: Homework will be assigned and completed using Pearson MyLab. As many opportunities as necessary are granted to achieve full credit, thus, persistence is the key. Homework is your opportunity to practice and master the material. Homework is due on the time and date listed in MyLab and is completed on your own time. No late work is accepted. Exceptions to this is at the discretion of the instructor. Your two lowest homework grades will be dropped.
Quizzes: There will be two or three take-home quizzes per chapter. You will upload the work to your quizzes by the due dates in Canvas. The morning after the quiz is due, I will upload an answer key and you are expected to write an analysis of your quiz after checking the answer key. This analysis should be provided in sentence form. Look at each problem that you got incorrect and explain what mistake you made and whether or not you now understand how to do the problem. You are not simply stating that you were incorrect or correct. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Tests: Tests will be taken in class. If you are absent for a test, you will not be allowed to make it up. There are exceptions for this so communicating with me is very important. I will replace your lowest test grade with your final exam grade if it is higher.
Calculator Usage Policy: A scientific calculator is required and a graphing calculator is recommended. You can borrow one from the library for the semester.
| Week | Material |
| 1-4 | Graphs and Functions (Chapter 1-2), Test 1 |
| 5-7 | Trigonometric Functions (Chapter 3), Test 2 |
| 8-11 | Analytic Trigonometry (Chapter 4), Test 3 |
| 11-13 | Applications of Trigonometric Functions (Chapter 5) |
| 13-15 | Polar Coordinates (Chapter 6), Test 4 |
| 16-17 | Review, Final Exam, Thur., Dec. 10, 4-5:50 pm |
Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.