Math 127–1501(JS)
Precalculus II, 3 Credits
1501: MW 9:15–10:30
Instructor Information
Gary SchwartzAspen Building, Rm. 228
775–445–4296 (Fax: 775–445–3141)
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Office Hours
MW 3:30–5:00pmCourse Description
Studies trigonometric functions, identities and equations; complex numbers; vectors; polar coordinates and graphs. The information in the parentheses after a course objective refers to the specific general education (GE) learning outcome that the objective meets. Objectives without this information are not linked to WNC’s general education program.
Course Objectives
Students who pass this course must demonstrate they can:
- solve right triangles and applications using trigonometric functions (GE3&9)
- graph trigonometric functions. (GE3)
- solve trigonometric identities and equations. (GE3)
- use the Laws of Sines and Cosines to solve triangles with applications. (GE3&9)
- compute vector sums and differences with applications. (GE3&9)
- use DeMoivre’s theorem to find powers and roots of complex numbers (GE3)
- graph polar equations (GE3)
Grading Policy
There will be 1100 points available for the course broken down as follows:
500 / Homework120x 3 = 360 / 3Midterms
240 / Final Exam - cumulative
The grading scale is based on 1000 points, therefore the additional 100 available points are extra credit. No other form of extra credit will be considered for this class.
Grades will be given on a strict point system according to the following table:
870–899 / B+ / 770–799 / C+ / 670–699 / D+ / ≤ 599 / F≥ 930 / A / 830–869 / B / 730–769 / C / 630–669 / D
900–929 / A- / 800–829 / B- / 700–729 / C- / 600–726 / D-
At any time, you may check your grade by contacting the instructor.
Required Materials
Textbook
Larson, Precalculus, 9th ed.
Calculator
A TI-83 or TI-84 (or another graphing) calculator is recommended. Calculators with symbolic algebra capability may not be used during exams. Wireless communication devices may not be used in any capacity during exams. Use of a wireless communication device during an exam will result in a score of 0 (zero) for that exam. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy.
Withdrawal Policy
The grade of ‘W’ (withdrawal) is an administrative assignment, and will not be assigned by the instructor. Studentmustofficially withdraw from the course in order to receive a W grade. Students who do not withdraw will receive the letter grade that their score indicates, regardless of attendance.
Academic Integrity
Western Nevada College is committed to providing a high quality educational experience for all students who attend the college. Academic integrity and honesty in all educational classrooms and programs are critical in providing this high level of education attainment. Students at Western Nevada College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors because academic dishonesty disrupts the learning process and threatens the educational environment for all students.
Accommodations for Disabled Students
If you have a disability for which you will need to request accommodations, please contact the Disability Support Services office (Bristlecone building, Room 103) at 445-3266 or 445-3275 as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations.In order to insure that all students are treated fairly, no accommodations can be made until the student can provide the necessary paperwork from the Disability Support Services office.
Early Warning System
In accordance with the WNC Security-Related Procedures and Practices Manual, the Public Safety Department is authorized to make student notifications that are of an emergency or police nature. Otherwise, college employees can only disseminate designated directory information regarding current and past students.
A note on WebAssign(and other web-based learning environments)
WebAssignis a valuable learning tool designed to help you master the skills necessary for successful completion of this course. However, when using a web-based system, some students forget that the goal of homework is to be able to work problems without help from the computer. During your studying, you must get to the point where you do not need to ask for help in order to finish a problem, or you will not perform well on the tests.
Homework Policy
All homework will be completed using WebAssign which can be accessed at Homework assignments for each section will be available on the day that section is covered. You will have at least one week from the day homework is assigned to complete the assignment. You may request an extension on any homework assignment, however using an extension may result in a penalty to the grade for that assignment, at the instructor’s discretion. Each homework assignment will have a point value. Your percentage of the total available homework points will be multiplied by 500 to get your homework point total.
Tentative Schedule
Date (M) / Sections / Date (W) / Sections1/25 / 4.1–4.2 / 1/27 / 4.3–4.4
2/1 / 4.5–4.6 / 2/3 / 4.7
2/8 / 4.8 / 2/10 / 5.1–5.2
2/15 / Presidents’ Day – college closed / 2/17 / 5.2–5.3
2/22 / 5.4 / 2/24 / 5.5
2/29 / Exam 1 Review / 3/2 / Exam 1
3/7 / 6.1 / 3/9 / 6.2
3/14 / 6.3–6.4 / 3/16 / 6.4–6.5
3/21 / Spring Break – no classes / 3/23 / Spring Break – no classes
3/28 / 10.1–10.2 / 3/30 / 10.3
4/4 / 10.4 / 4/6 / 10.5
4/11 / Exam 2 Review / 4/13 / Exam 2
4/18 / 10.6 / 4/20 / 10.7–10.8
4/25 / 9.1–9.2 / 4/27 / 9.3
5/2 / 9.4 / 5/4 / 9.5
5/9 / Exam 3 Review / 5/11 / Exam 3
5/16 / Final Exam Review / 5/18 / Final Exam