Math 51.63 Trigonometry
course #1690
Andrew Phelps
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TEXT:
Barnett et al., Analytic trigonometry, 9th ed.
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CLASS HOURS
Lecture §63: TuTh 6PM to 8:10PM
Location: Room S-41
TELEPHONES:
24-Hour Voice Mail: not operative
NOTE: If you can't come to class, send an email;
do not phone for this purpose
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 My
e-mail address is:
function@batstar.net
The URL of the Course Web Site is:
http://batstar.net/fix
This is my only means of communicating with the class
in between class meetings. You should check it
frequently for changes and/or additions
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Calculator. You need a scientific calculator.
A TI-83 or TI-84
graphing utility is recommended
The Course. Analytic trigonometry, including identities,
solutions of trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions,
graphs of trigonometric functions, solutions of right and oblique
triangles, with applications
Homework. Homework is assigned daily, and available
on the Course Web Site. Doing the homework is key to
learning the material. The best thing is to do everything that
is assigned, and more. Students who do not keep up
will soon fall behind dangerously. Generally homework
is on a not hand in status. Exception is
two (2) Problem Sets which will be handed in and
graded
Quizzes.
You are responsible for Homework
Quizzes (occasional, unannounced, no make-up)
which are quizzes testing you on 1-2 current
homework problems. It is hoped that this will encourage
you to keep up with the work
Exams. There will be three (3) exams plus the
final exam. Because the class period is more than two hours
long, it is necessary to have a lecture period the same day
as an exam. NOTE: Attendance
will be taken for that day’s lecture period
Grading. The grades will be based on a
“raw score” of between 0 and 100.
These will be ‘curved’ by giving students with
similar raw scores the same grade.
NOTE: This does
not necessarily mean that “90=A.”
Instead, it all depends on the raw score distribution. There
will be a block of “A” grades, a block of “B”
grades, and so forth. Midway through the course, or after, I
should be able to estimate for you how you are doing
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raw score contributions
| unit(s) |
points |
| 2 Problem Sets @ 5% |
10 |
| HW Quizzes |
2 |
| 3 Exams @15% |
45 |
| Final Exam |
35 |
| Subjective |
8 |
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Subjective Grade. Based on
constructive class participation. 5 is
the default grade. Contribution to group
learning is appreciated.
Personal attacks on the instructor
or other students will warrant an automatic 0.
Persistent disruptive activity will warrant a 2 or less.
Other remedies may also apply
Cellphone. Use of iPods or
cellphones is forbidden. Possible
credit deduction for ringing (yes!), or other offenses. Do not
leave classroom to talk on the phone!
Attendance. Missing class two (2) times after the
first day, without
adequate explanation, will be
considered grounds for reduction of grade/failure.
“Adequate explanation” means send me a timely
e-mail message
I take missing class very
seriously
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Plagiarism. You are expected to do your own
work. The appearance of cheating is grounds for
failing a test/assignment or the course itself, at
the discretion of the instructor. Be careful!
Expectations. Students involved with
high school need to know that their families can’t be
involved in any way. Students who need to
do well to meet a transfer requirement ought to
have a plan that confronts their personal challenges
adequately. If you have doubts about your
situation, consult with the instructor.
Disclaimer. This policy may be adjusted at the
discretion of the instructor. In this case an effort will be made to
provide timely notification
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