MATH 101T: TRIGONOMETRY

MWF: 9-9:50  Online                                                                         Spring  2021

 

Instructor:  Sonja Manor

Office: Online Spring 2021

Phone:  826-4181

E-mail:  sm1@humboldt.edu (best way to reach me)

Office Hours: Wednesdays from 1-1:50 pm and Thursday at 10-10:50 am or by appointment at the following Zoom link: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/9175937308

Embedded Tutor: Ashley Tran email: alt13@humboldt.edu.  Will attend class Monday and Wednesdays.  

 

Text: Precalculus, 2^rd Edition: by Revathi Narasimhan

Link to book:  https://www.xyztextbooks.com/ebook/title/precalculus

 

Canvas: Our course is set up in Canvas. We will be using xyz homework, an online homework system that accompanies our text, but all assignments are preloaded in Canvas.  You will access all homework through Canvas.  I will also post written homework assignments, videos, and handouts in Canvas.   Have Canvas announcements turned on!  You need a computer.  Please contact HSU help desk if you need help with any technology needs. help@humboldt.edu

 

Options for buying your materials:

• Buy a license to the software when Canvas prompts, it comes with an online copy of the book.
• Buy a new hardback book, it comes with a license code to the xyz software at www.xyztextbooks.com.
• If you bought a license last semester, you do not need to buy a new license. The xyz multicourse license last 12 months.

 

Objective:  The objective of this class is to provide you with a thorough study of trigonometry, which is widely used in science and calculus. Trigonometric functions, their graphs and inverses, radian measure, solving triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, laws of sines and cosines, polar coordinates and vectors will be covered.  The prerequisite is the successful completion of Math 1O1 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better. The course will be rigorous not only in pencil and paperwork,  but also in graphical exploration. My goal as your instructor is to provide you with a quality math class that is challenging and fun.  My hope is you will learn and enjoy trigonometry.

 

Class Schedule: Our class will meet every class day MWF at 9:00 am on Zoom.  The schedule is as follows:

Monday: Weekly overview, lecture and practice examples.   Attendance: Required

Wednesday: Class activity and practice. Attendance: Required  -Desmos Activity Due

Friday: Topic wrap up, HW questions and help, Group Quiz.  Attendance:  Highly recommended

 

Zoom meeting link:   https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/87823724770?pwd=L3dRZENXOTQ0Q2tTVkJkcW9wQmY3QT09

 

Classroom Environment:   It is essential to our class that both the students and teacher create a comfortable learning atmosphere.  Be respectful of one another.  You should not hesitate to ask questions nor feel embarrassed to ask for help. We all come from different backgrounds and learn differently.

Please be on time to Zoom with your screen on and mic muted. People learn better in a community and, even though we are online, I want to strive to create a thriving trig community.  We can help each other do problems, stay motivated and on schedule. This can be a very isolating time and I am grateful for this technology. 

Zoom Guidelines:

Our class sessions will be held synchronously on Zoom. Please adhere to the following Zoom guidelines during all live, synchronous class sessions on Zoom:

• In general, I will will enter the Zoom meeting approximately 10 minutes before the official class start time to answer any questions students might have at that time. Please arrive early if you have any questions or need to discuss anything with the instructor before class. I have a class after ours so will have to leave Zoom promptly. 

• Join the Zoom session at least 2-3 minutes early in anticipation of possible internet connectivity or technology problems. Please do not arrive late, because it is distracting for the other students and the instructor.

• Mute your microphone at all times unless you are talking (e.g., asking a question, making a comment or working with other students in a breakout group). If you are meeting in a breakout room in Zoom, you can leave your microphone on the entire time. But mute yourself when you aren’t talking if you have excessive background noise. If you must eat or drink something during a Zoom session, please be discrete and mute yourself if the food is loud.

• If you do not have the capability to turn on your video in Zoom, contact HSU’s ITS at help@humboldt.edu to inquire about getting the appropriate equipment for your online courses.

• Make sure your first and last name and pronouns are correctly shown in your ‘Zoom square.’ Do not use nicknames or other names besides your actual name.

Grading:   

Homework (xyz and Written) ……..……..………..................15%	93-100%...........A
Quizzes and Kahoots (Fridays)..............………....................10%	90-92%.............A-
Projects, Desmos Activities, and Participation..............10%	87-89%.............B+
Exam I …………………………..............................…....................15%	83-86%.............B
Exam II ………………………...….................................................15%	80-82%.............B-
Exam III…………………………....................................................15%	77-79%............ C+
Final………………………………....................................................20%	73-76%.............C
	70-72%............ C-
	0-69%..............not passing

                                                                                        

Videos and Homework:     Each class period has a prerecorded video.  Watch for the main overview lecture and example problems.  After watching the video, do the homework assignment.  Most assignments will be online homework in Canvas (xyz homework), but some will be written homework from the book (you can use online copy). Canvas xyz homework will be due on Mondays and Wednesdays  11:59 pm.  You should work homework daily.  You have 8 attempts per problem.   You are given 6 late passes on homework for a 72-hour extension. Late homework beyond that will not be accepted. I drop the lowest homework score. Submit written homework problems in a neat and orderly fashion. Presentation counts!! Take a picture using a pdf app and upload to Canvas. Use pencil and eraser (No Pen), and a ruler,.  Messy papers and hard-to-follow problems with no work will be ungraded.  (See “Homework Guidelines”  for more details).

You can expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours for every 1 hour of class watching videos and homework. The assignments may take a great deal of time so I recommend you start working on them as soon after class as possible, this way you will have plenty of time to ask for help.  Set yourself up to succeed; do a little bit at a time.  Remember, homework is a worthwhile investment because it is where a great deal of your learning for this course will take place.

 

Quizzes: There will be quizzes and Kahoots on Fridays. I do not give make up quizzes. If you miss Friday class, do the Kahoot or Quiz on your own. I drop the lowest quiz score.

Projects and Desmos Activities:  Most Wednesdays we will do a Desmos Activity or Google Slide problem.  You will have at least 10 minutes to work on it together in breakout rooms.   There are also at least 2 projects.

 

Exams:     There will be three tests. All tests have a portion of online problems and written problems you will upload to Canvas. You will have a full day to complete tests. Open notes, but absolutely no other person or algebraic solver.

I will not give make up exams without a serious and compelling reason, a 10% deduction in score, and if I am notified before the exam. To pass this class you must take the final exam, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12th, 8:00-9:50 AM.

 

Quizzes: There will be quizzes and Kahoots on Fridays. I do not give make up quizzes. If you miss Friday class, do the Kahoot or Quiz on your own. I drop the lowest quiz score.

 

Attendance:      To succeed in this math class I highly recommend you attend every Zoom session.  Monday and Wednesday Zoom sessions are required and Fridays are awesome!  My commitment to you as your instructor is to come to Zoom on time and prepared.  Your commitment to this class is to stay on schedule, watch the videos, read chapters, come to Zooms, and give your all.  I am making the assumption that in signing up for this class MWF at 9:00 –9:50 that you are available at that time. 

 

MATERIALS (What you need!): 

• The book or xyz software license (which comes with online book). Canvas will prompt you. 
• A computer.  Contact HSU if you do not access. 
• A scientific calculator is required for this class. A graphing calculator is recommended.  You can use Desmos online.
• Lots of graph paper.
• A ruler or straight edge.
• A three ring binder or notebook. Get yourself organized. You should take notes from the videos and print handouts.

 

Help:   Use your resources!  Your instructor, your fellow classmates, and the Learning Center (Library 055) can be of great help. 

 

Support Services 

Tutoring, Online Spring 2021 

 

The Learning Center offers free peer tutoring for your class. Our friendly tutors can guide you toward answers, demonstrate how to solve problems, explain concepts, answer questions, share study strategies, and go over your work with you. You can connect with the tutor for your class during their available hours by clicking the Zoom link on the homepage.

The Math Lab will also offer limited drop-in hours one day a week. Check our website for the schedule and posted Zoom link: https://learning.humboldt.edu/math-tutoring-lab

For one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions contact the math lab. 

Please contact us with any questions or comments at learning@humboldt.edu.

 

Policies

Students with disabilities: If you have a documented disability and would like to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible.  Our campus Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) can assist you.  Phone: (707) 826-4678, (707) 826-5392 (TDD)                                          Webpage:  http://www.humboldt.edu/disability          Location: Basement of Library - LIB 055

 

HSU policies:  You are responsible for knowing the University policy, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes, academic honesty, and emergencies.  Please take a moment and follow this link and read the information.  Students caught cheating will receive zero points and be reported to Student Judicial Affairs:

 

http://www2.humboldt.edu/academicprograms/syllabus-addendum-campus resources-policies

 

How to Succeed in this Course:

• Watch the videos and read your text. You should watch the video before the scheduled Zoom
• Set yourself a schedule. Online learning is difficult. It can be hard to stay on track and motivated. 
• Be in Zoom class time every day.
• Do your homework! Plan to spend 2-3 hours outside of class for every hour inside of class.  That is the minimum investment of time for success in this course. 
• Math classes are time consuming, so realize that success in this class represents a large commitment of your time and energy.
• Work with colleagues. Mathematics is a social subject (but not a spectator sport).  Working with fellow students helps in your own understanding of the ideas of the course (as you explain and/or hear others explain key concepts and procedures). 

• Read the comments on your graded tests.  When you get tests or homework back, look for any remarks that I have made.  Your quizzes are good study help for the tests and your tests are good study guides for the final.
• There is a lot of new information in Trigonometry.  Some facts should be memorized.  Start memorizing early.
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Guidelines for Writing Homework

Please adhere to the following guidelines before turning in your homework assignments:

1. Label your homework with your name, course number and HW number in the upper right hand corn
2. Write your problems in order down the page.
3. Circle or box your answers to each exercise when appropriate.
4. Use pencil when writing your homework, and write legibly and neatly.  Presentation is a component of your homework score.
5. Be sure to show your work when solving a problem. Any problem with just the answer and no work shown will not receive any points.
6. When creating a graph, you must use graph paper and a ruler or straight edge.
7. Use complete sentences when answering any word problems or application problems.  This should include proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and units.

 

SOME IMPORTANT DATE:

• Last day to add, drop or withdraw a class …. Feb 8th

 

Disclaimer: The content of this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.