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 Department:    MATH&

 Course #:    142

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    270101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

This course covers trigonometric functions, complex numbers, the solution of triangles, and conic sections. A graphing calculator may be required.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Natural Sciences, Quantitative  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate trigonometric functions with tables or a calculator.
2. Graph trigonometric functions.
3. Graph conic sections.
4. Prove identities.
5. Use addition and subtraction, multiple angle, and half-angle formulas.
6. Solve right triangles.
7. Use the law of sines and cosines in the solution of oblique triangles.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of and use the trigonometric form of complex numbers for solving problems.
9. Use DeMoivre??s Theorem.
10. Use trigonometry to solve vector problems.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Trigonometric functions of angles
2. Circular functions
3. Graphs of trigonometric functions
4. Solution of right and oblique triangles
5. Proving identities
6. Addition, subtraction, multiple angle and half angle formulas
7. Inverse trigonometric functions
8. DeMoivre??s Theorem
9. Vectors
10. Graphs of conic sections