PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or “C” or better in MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra 
PROGRAM: Mathematics
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022

Presents an in-depth study of right triangle trigonometry, oblique triangles, vectors, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations and complex numbers in rectangular and polar/trigonometric forms, rectangular and polar coordinates and conics.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

1. Convert between degrees and radians
2. Find trigonometric function values of any angle expressed in degree or radian measure
3. Solve right triangles
4. Solve oblique triangles using the laws of sine and cosine
5. Use and apply properties of vectors
6. Graph trigonometric functions
7. Use trigonometric identities to verify equivalencies
8. Solve trigonometric equations
9. Convert between rectangular and polar coordinate systems
10. Apply properties of complex numbers in rectangular and polar forms
11. Determine the features of a conic section from a standard equation
12. Graph circles, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas
13. Use the above principles to solve practical applications
14. Use a scientific and/or graphing calculator proficiently as related to coursework
15. Use technology as appropriate to enhance the course objectives.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Complex numbers
• Angles and trigonometric functions
• Right and oblique triangles
• Vectors
• Graphs of trigonometric functions
• Trigonometric equations and identities
• Rectangular and polar coordinates
• Rational functions
• Conics

 
GRADING POLICY

Exam Requirements:

• Must be proctored
• No student-provided materials
• No open books
• No take-home