Mathematics and Computer Science
MAT 1330 -- Analytical Trigonometry -- Fall 2014
This syllabus is tentative and should not be considered definitive. The instructor reserves the right to modify it to meet the needs of the class. It is the student responsibility to attend class regularly and to make note of any changes. Be sure you check the class website for sections covered on the exams, homework problems and announcements.
Catalog DescriptionCredit Hours: 2; Analytical approach to trigonometry, its properties and applications. (Recommended as preparation for MAT 1441G.)
PrerequisitesMAT 1271 or MAT 1400 or placement by department guidelines.
Textbook
There will be three exams and the final exam. The dates and sections covered will be posted here. No calculators allowed. Your instructor will grant make-up exams to students for properly verified absences due to illness, emergency, participation in an official University activity, or participation in volunteer emergency work.
Homework and Quizzes
There will be homework consisting of online problems on WebAssign and from the book. The due dates, problems and scores will be posted on WebAssign. Click here for information on enrolling in WebAssign. There may be announced and unannounced quizzes and in-class work which will count towards homework points. Since these are part of your homework score, they cannot be made up. No late homework will be accepted. Instead, the lowest homework score will be dropped. Before attempting the homework problems, you are expected to read the sections carefully. You are strongly encouraged to discuss homework problems with your instructor, use the math tutoring service, and to work with your fellow classmates. However, you are expected to write up your own solutions.
Click here for procedures on how to write up your textbook hand graded homework problems.
Click here for the Khan Academy.
Click here for Trigonometry slides.
Click here for the Unit Circle.
Click here to test your algebra skills.
Course GradeYour course grade will be determined using the following distributions:
| Exams 1, 2 and 3 | 300 |
| WA/HW/Quizzes | 100 |
| Final Exam | 100 |
| total possible points | 500 |
You are guaranteed a grade of:
| A | if you earn at least 450 points (90%) |
| B | if you earn at least 400 points (80%) |
| C | if you earn at least 350 points (70%) |
| D | if you earn at least 300 points (60%) |
| F | otherwise |
Attendance
In order to maximize student access to courses, to reduce empty classroom seats, and to ensure smooth financial aid processing, you may be administratively dropped if you have not attended class by the fifth day into the semester, and have not made successful contact with your instructor to explain your absence.
Students are expected to attend class meetings as scheduled. When an absence does occur, the student is responsible for the material covered during the absence. When possible, the student should notify the instructor in advance of an anticipated absence.
Students who are having difficulty achieving their academic goals are encouraged to contact the Student Success Center. The center provides individualized consultations for assistance with time management, test taking, note taking, avoiding procrastination, setting goals, and other skills to support academic achievement.
Course and Instructor EvaluationsDuring the last few weeks of the semester, you will be provided an opportunity to evaluate this course and your instructor. Your feedback is vital to improving education at Eastern Illinois University. I strongly urge you to participate in the evaluation system.
Accommodations for Students with DisabilitiesClick here to view information regarding accommodations.
Academic DishonestyEastern Illinois University faculty and students commit themselves towards maintaining a culture of academic integrity and honesty. Click here to view the Student Code of Conduct. Violations will be reported to the Office of Student Standards, which can result in a failing grade for the course.