MATH 123 Trigonometry

MATH 123 IS Sec 3, University of Mississippi
[See UM Catalog for Description]

3 credit hours

Instructor Information:

Jon-Michael Wimberly

Instructor name:
Jon-Michael Wimberly

Instructor Information:
Welcome to Math 123 Trigonometry iStudy. I am glad you have chosen to enroll in this class. Trigonometry is a very important course in the mathematics sequence as it prepares the student for the rigors of Calculus, my personal favorite class to teach. I have been teaching Trigonometry and Calculus since completing my Master's degree here at Ole Miss in 2011.

If you have any questions throughout the course, feel free to contact me via email. I will check my email from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Feel free to contact me at any point; I will respond during those times. Best of luck in the course!

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours.

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University, MS 38677

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Course Description

College trigonometry.

Textbook Information:

Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course.

Course Objectives:

Students who successfully complete Math 123 will be able to:

  1. work with angles in degree or radian measure
  2. write the ratio definitions of the six trigonometric functions
  3. evaluate trigonometric functions of special angles
  4. sketch graphs of trigonometric functions
  5. verify trigonometric identities
  6. solve trigonometric equations
  7. solve application problems using trigonometric functions and identities

Course Outline:

This course consists of 5 instructional modules and 6 proctored exams.

You MUST take the syllabus quiz within 2 weeks of enrolling or you will be dropped from the course. NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Lesson

Reading Assignments

Due for Grades

Pacing Guide
to complete the course in one semester

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*You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.*NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Syllabus Quiz

Week 1

0

Syllabus and General Information

Discussion board

Week 1

1

Section 1.1: Angles

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Week 1

Section 1.2: Angle Relationships and Similar Triangles

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Week 1

Section 1.3: Trigonometric Functions

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Week 2

Section 1.4: Using the Trigonometric Functions

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Week 2

Section 2.1: Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles

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Week 2

Section 2.2: Trigonometric Functions of Non-Acute Angles

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Week 3

Test 1

Covers from Section 1.1 to Section 2.2.

  • Test 1 Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Test 1 Testing aids: whiteboard + four function calculator

Test 1 Review, Course Exam 1
To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 3

2

Section 3.1: Radian Measure

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Week 4

Section 3.2: Applications of Radian Measure

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Week 4

Section 3.3: Unit Circle and Circular Functions

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Week 5

Section 3.4: Linear and Angular Speed

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Week 5

Course Exam 2

Covers from Section 3.1 to Section 3.4.

  • Test 2 Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Test 2 Testing aids: whiteboard + four function calculator

To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 5

3

Section 4.1: Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions

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Week 6

Section 4.2: Translations of the Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions

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Week 7

Section 4.3: Graphs of the Tangent and Cotangent Functions

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Week 7

MIDPOINT OF COURSE

If you are a semester student, you must reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information.
If you are a Flex UM student, you CANNOT WITHDRAW from this course after the lesson has been submitted.

All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course

The exact date semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in your information.

Course Exam 3

Covers from Section 4.1 to Section 4.3.

  • Test 3 Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Test 3 Testing aids: whiteboard + four function calculator

To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 7

4

Section 5.1: Fundamental Identities

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Week 8

Section 5.2: Verifying Trigonometric Identities

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Week 9

Section 5.3: Sum and Difference Identities for Cosine

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Week 9

Section 5.4: Sum and Difference Identities for Sine and Tangent

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Week 9

Section 5.5: Double-Angle Identities

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Week 10

Section 5.6: Half-Angle Identities

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Week 10

Course Exam 4

Covers from Section 5.1 to Section 5.6.

  • Test 4 Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Test 4 Testing aids: whiteboard + four function calculator
  • Test 4 Formula Sheet (in Blackboard and in MyMathLab)

To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 10

5

Section 6.1: Inverse Circular Functions Part 1

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Week 11

Section 6.1: Inverse Circular Functions Part 2

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Week 12

Section 6.2: Trigonometric Equations 1

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Week 12

Section 6.3: Trigonometric Equations 2

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Week 13

Section 6.4: Inverse Trigonometric Equations

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Week 13

Course Exam 5

Covers from Section 6.1 to Section 6.4.

  • Test 5 Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Test 5 Testing aids: whiteboard + four function calculator
  • Test 5 Formula Sheet (in Blackboard and in MyMathLab)

To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 13

Final Exam

Comprehensive exam from all chapters (ensure all work is completed and graded prior to scheduling this exam).

  • Final Exam Time limit: 180 minutes
  • Final Exam Testing aids: whiteboard + four function calculator
  • Final Exam Formula Sheet (in Blackboard and in MyMathLab)

To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 15

Grading:

Grade Points Necessary for Grade
A 585 to 650
A- 572 to less than 585
B+ 559 to less than 572
B 520 to less than 559
B- 507 to less than 520
C+ 494 to less than 507
C 455 to less than 494
C- 442 to less than 455
D 390 to less than 442
F below 390

FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded.