Math 113
Trigonometry

Instructor

Ernest Boyd, Wissink 273, 389-1452
Office Hours:

Textbook

Fundamentals of Trigonometry, 9th Ed., by Swokowski and Cole

Course Content

We will look at problems introducing the kinds of mathematics used in measuring triangles and analyzing processes that repeat periodically. We will concentrate on Chapters 2, 3 and 4. Material from Chapters 5 and 6 will be introduced as time permits. Prerequisites for Math 113 are basic high school algebra or Math 112 including logarithms.

Schedule

9:15 am - 10:45 am, MTWRF, Academic Computer Center Room 116

Tests will be given each Friday during the second half of the class.

Grading Policy

Each test will be graded on its own scale normalized to 100%. At the end of the course the five grades will be averaged and compared to the average of the scales. Grading will reflect the mathematical correctness of the answer and the quality of the presentation in terms of completeness and organization. Active participation in the class discussions will also be factored into the evaluations. Make-up tests will be given only in special cases, when an excused absence has been prearranged. Incompletes will follow the university's policy as expressed in the student bulletins and the faculty handbook. No incomplete will be given to repeat the entire course.

MSU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should first register with the Office of Disability Services, located in 0132 Memorial Library, telephone 389-2825, TDD 711 and then contact me as soon as possible.



Homework Assignments

  1. Page 99 #9, 11, 13, 15, and for presentation #40, 50-51.
  2. Page 112 #1-4, 11, 13, 15, and for presentation #26, 28, 30.
  3. Page 126 #15, 17, 19, 21, 33, 37, 41, 51, 53, 55, 59, and for presentation #26, 30, 32.
  4. Page 135 #1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 27, 29, 31, and for presentation #36, 38.
  5. Page 143 #1, 3, 9, 11, 15, 17.
  6. Page 114 #47, 49, 55, and for presentation #48, 50, 58.
  7. Page 156 #1e,f, 3g,h, 7, 11, 15, 19, 27, 29, 41, 55, 60, and for presentation #32, 44, 58.
  8. Page 166 #3, 9, 29, 45, and for presentation #16.
  9. Page 175 #32, 33, 34, 51, 52, 63, 71, 73.
  10. Page 193 #21, 22, 30, 32, 64, 70, 72 all for presentation.
  11. Page 205 #12, 18, 26, 30, 40, 76, 80 all for presentation.
  12. Page 215 #5, 6, 25, 29, 57, 65-69, and for presentation #10, 18, 20, 54.
  13. Page 224 #1, 3, 5, 7, 33, 35, 37, 45, and for presentation #2, 4, 6, 8, 34, 36, 44.
  14. Page 232 #5, 11, 19, 40, and for presentation 28, 30, 38.
  15. Page 245 #1, 3, 11, 15, 17, 19, 31, 35, 37, 39, 53, 55, 67, and for presentation 68, 70.
  16. Page 261 #21, and for presentation 22, 26.
  17. Page 271 #15, 23, and for presentation 18, 24.
  18. Page 278 #3, 7, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 47, 49, 51, 53, 57, 59, 63.
  19. Page 284 #3, 5, 7, 13, 19, 23, 25.
  20. Page 294 #7-16, 37-40, 51, 53, 54, 63, 64.
  21. Page 306 #3, 9, 13, 17, 31, 41.
  22. Page 431 #37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 51, 55, and for presentation 6, 10, 14, 22, 24, 26, 58, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72.
  23. Page 438 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 39.

Mathematica Supplements

  1. Graphing Trigonometric Functions
  2. Measuring the Height of the Ostrander Bell Tower
  3. Plotting y = A*sin(b*x - c)
  4. Guess the Trigonometric Function
  5. Adding Cosine Waves
  6. Adding Travelling Cosine Waves
  7. Graphing Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  8. Clockwork Art
  9. Plotting in Polar Coordinates


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