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Instructor: Jonathan Freedman


Fall 09

 

.Course Information:

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Course Description:

Math 130 covers both geometric (right triangle) trigonometry as well as analytical functions.

Syllabus:

Math 130 (80565)
Trigonometry
Jonathan Freedman
Office: 2307

Fall 2009


TuTh 8:10 - 9:50 (AA)

Office Hrs: MWF 9 – 10, M Th 1:30 - 2:30                  and by appointment.

Bldg/Rm: 7-7310
Ph: 650 738–7032

Important Dates:

Last day to Add this course:

Last day to Drop this course without a W:

Last day to Withdraw from class:

Holidays:

Last regular class

Final Exam (comprehensive):

 

 

Tuesday, September 1

Friday, September 11

Wednesday, November 18

9/7; 11/11 -- 13; 11/26 -- 27

Thursday, December 10

Tuesday, December 15  81:10 10:4am

 

 

 

Materials:

A TI–83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Other graphing calculators may perform the same functions and may be acceptable but see me about this. If you have a TI–89, TI–92, or other technology that can perform symbolic manipulations you will not be allowed to use it on any form of assessment.

Prerequisite:

Math 811 or equivalent with C or better, or appropriate score on placement test.

Required Text:

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Sullivan. Trigonometry A Unit Circle Approach. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.

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Help:

Check out my Help page

Tutoring:

The Learning Center (TLC) is an outstanding resource for free tutoring in all of your classes.
You should visit TLC at the slightest sign of confusion or just as a place to sit and work in a
supportive environment. The Learning Center staff is well trained and dedicated solely to your success, so don't waste this resource!

If you have any interest in Mathematics, Engineering, or Science I encourage you to join MESA (7-7309) and make use of their tutoring, tutorial, and counseling services - or just hang out in the MESA center!

Tutorials for the TI-83 are available online.
If you have any interest in Mathematics, Engineering, or Science you may wish to join MESA
and make use of their tutoring and counseling services.

Assistance:

In Coordination with the DSP&S office, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified students with disabilities. If you have an accommodation letter, please meet with me during my office hours to discuss your needs. For more information, please contact the DSP&S office in building 2 at 738-4280.

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Grading Information:

Assignments (homework, classwork, quizzes) (30%)

3 – 5 Tests (50%)

Final (20%)

I will drop your worst test score (Not the final). There will be no makeup tests. If you are late for a test you will have only the remaining time to complete the test (so don't be late). If you know you are going to miss a test date, contact me at least three days in advance and we can arrange an alternate test.

I will give quizzes often. I will drop your worst quiz. There will be no makeup quizzes.

Grading Scale:
                      A ≥ 90%
                      80% ≤ B < 90%
                      70% ≤ C < 80%
                      60% ≤ D < 70%
                      F < 60%

 

 

 

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