INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Yonath E-Mail: (Preferred)

HARBOR COLLEGE

Math240 Trigonometry, Fall 2015

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. YonAth E-mail: (preferred)

Class location: NEA115 Class time: TH 6:55-10:05 PM, 09/03/15 to 12/17/15

Office Location: NEA 272 or 266 Office Hours: 6:10-6:55 PM

TEXT BOOK: Trigonometry, Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, Daniels. Tenth Edition.

TOPICS:

• Chapter 1: sections 1.1 - 1.5
• Chapter 2: sections 2.1 - 2.5
• Chapter 3: sections 3.1 - 3.4
• Chapter 4: sections 4.1 - 4.3
• Chapter 5: sections 5.1 - 5.6
• Chapter 6: sections 6.1 - 6.4
• Chapter 7: sections 7.1 - 7.5
• Chapter 8: sections 8.1 - 8.5

PREREQUISITE: Math 125 or equivalent with a grade Credit of "C" or higher. A scientific calculator is required (i.e., TI83/84 or equivalent).

GRADING SYSTEM GRADING SCALE

1. Best three out of four Midterms (300 points) A=405-450 (90%)
2. Comprehensive final (150 points) B=360-404 (80%)
3. HW (optional/25 pts., bonus) C=315-359 (70%)

D=270-314 (60%)

F= 0-269

-HW will be assigned but not collected, but it will count 25 point bonus if you decide to turn them in. All HW assignments will be dues on Dec 17, 2015.

-The lowest midterm score will be dropped. Only three exams will be counted.

-You must take the final exam to get Credit for this class. Failure to take the final exam will result on a course grade of "F".

-All tests will be closed book, but you will be allowed to have one 8.5 x 11 “formula” sheet containing only formulas, unless otherwise specified, and a calculator. A violation of this rule will carry a consequence of relinquishing your “formula” sheet. All tests will be taken in-class and limited to one hour. Test questions will be mainly problem solving style problems. You will be required to show all work to receive full credit.

MAKEUP: No make-up tests will be given. Absence from an exam will result in a zero.

CHEATING: If you cheat on an exam, you will receive a zero score for the exam and are subject to further disciplinary actions through the College.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: All electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, etc.… must be turned off. Food and drinks are not to be brought in or consumed during class. Your conduct in this classroom is expected to be respectful of other students and the instructor at all times. Disruptive behavior will result in removal from the class. Also, need to have all pagers and cell phone devices turned off while class is in session.

SPECIAL ACCOMODATION:If you require special accommodations in this course due to a physical or learning disability, you should contact the Office of Special Program and Services as well as instructor.

MATH TUTORIAL CENTER: The Center offers FREE drop-in tutoring in all math courses. See this website:

IMPORTANT NOTE: However, if a student stops attending a class, it is the student's responsibility to officially drop the class. Be aware of all drop deadlines so that you can obtain any necessary signatures well in advance. Please secure any necessary signatures or other such requirements in plenty time. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus at any time.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE/FALL 2015

Homework Assignments

Chapter 1

Sec 1.1 1 to 135 odd

Sec 1.2 1 to 65 odd

Sec 1.3 1 to 101 odd

Sec 1.4 1 to 77 & 101 to 103 odd

Chapter 2

Sec 2.1 1 to 77 & 81 to 85 odd

Sec 2.2 1 to 85 odd

Sec 2.3 1 to 65 & 69 odd

Sec 2.4 1 to 57 odd

Sec 2.5 1 to 43 odd

Chapter 3

Sec 3.1 1 to 85 odd

Sec 3.2 1 to 71 odd

Sec 3.3 1 to 79 odd

Sec 3.4 1 to 45 odd

Chapter 4

Sec 4.1 1 to 39 odd

Sec 4.2 1 to 55 odd

Sec 4.3 1 to 37 odd

Sec 4.4 1 to 27 odd

Chapter 5

Sec 5.1 1 to 83 odd

Sec 5.2 1 to 67 odd

Sec 5.3 1 to 69 odd

Sec 5.4 1 to 55 & 61 to 69 odd

Sec 5.5 1 to 47

Sec 5.6 1 to 51 odd

Chapter 6

Sec 6.1 13 to 57 odd

Sec 6.2 11 to 41 odd

Sec 6.3 7 to 23 odd

Sec 6.4 1 to 41 odd

Chapter 7

Sec 7.1 9 to 27 odd

Sec 7.2 13 to 29, 35 and 37

Sec 7.3 19 to 37, 41 to 51

Chapter 8

Sec 8.1 1 to 103 EOO

Sec 8.2 1 to 61 odd

Sec 8.3 1 to 19 odd

COURSE CONTENT (MATH 240)

IMPORTANT DATES:

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