Department Of Mathematics
MAC 1114: Trigonometry Classroom Section CRN:22287
Spring 2015
Instructor: Paul J. Fernandez Office: Building 4, Room 241 Phone: (407) 582-2755
E-mail: pfernandez@valenciacollege.edu
Web: http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/pfernandez
Student Engagement Hours (office hours):
On-campus hours (Bldg. 4-241):
T 9:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
R 9:50 a.m. – 11:50 p.m.
Online hours (Fernandez’s email):
MW 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., F 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
*Individual appointments are available upon request.
Teaching Philosophy:
My role is to lead and guide you into learning. Since I care about your academic success, I will be providing you a quality-learning environment. In this course you will have the opportunity to learn skills that will be relevant to your professional career.
Course Description:
MAC 1114 Trigonometry (3 credit hours)
Topics include symbolic, graphical and numerical analysis of trigonometric function; the polar coordinate system; trigonometric equations and inverse functions; solutions of plain triangles and vectors Applications emphasizing connection with other disciplines and with the real world will be included. Technology tools will be utilized in addition to analytical methods.
Communication:
Between classes, we will communicate mainly through the Atlas e-mail. Please check your Atlas e-mail on a regular basis. When you e-mail me, please write in the subject of your e-mail Trigonometry so that your e-mail will have priority. To protect my computer from computer viruses, I will delete without opening any e-mail with no subject.
Educational Materials:
 | Option 1: Buy the Wiley Plus Access code ) at the time you register into Wiley Plus. This will give you access to the book in electronic form (e-book). See the section Registering into Wiley Plus below. |
Option 2: Buy at the East campus bookstore (only) the book Analytic Trigonometry 10th Ed. Barnett, Zigler, Bayleen Binder Version with Wiley Plus. The book contains the Wiley Plus Access code. This book does not qualify for buy-back at the Valencia Bookstore.
Option 3: Get a used book some place else. The used book will not have Wiley Plus. If you opt for option 3, you will not be able to participate in the extra credit (See the Extra Credit section )
| TI-83/83plus/84 Graphing Calculator. (These are the models used in class) |
Valencia Core competencies:
Valencia faculty has defined four interrelated competencies TVCA (Think,Value, Communicate and Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These competencies are complex abilities that are essential to lifelong success. This course will help you develop and demonstrate the abilities to (1) think clearly, critically, and creatively; (2) communicate with others verbally and in written form; (3) make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments; and (4) act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly. Due to the nature of these global competencies many problems and activities will be presented in the context of an application. These applications will require students to select appropriate information from the problem and communicate effectively how to arrive at an appropriate solution.
Attendance:
Attendance will be taken every day. Regular attendance and class participation are significant factors that promote success in this course. Students are expected to attend every class, be punctual, and complete all assignments. Students are responsible for all work presented when they are absent, and responsible for any announcement made in class, whether or not they are present. Before the Withdrawal Deadline, students with more than 3 unexcused absences will be withdrawn from the class for noncompliance with the requisites of the course. After the withdrawal deadline, you cannot- for any reason- withdraw from this course and obtain a grade of “W”. Please let me know if you have to be absent.
Tardiness:
All classes start at the time indicated on your class schedule. Being late to class or leaving early is a disruption and is discourteous to the students and your professor. 2 late arrivals will equal 1 absence. Tardiness may lead to withdrawal from this course! Please let me know if you have to be late or leave early.
Class Participation:
Students are encouraged to participate actively and ask pertinent questions during class. Courtesy will be observed at all times.
Cell Phones, Alarms:
Please turn off these devices before you come to class. They are a distraction and will not be allowed during class time.
Homework:
Completion of homework is crucial to the student’s success in this course. Homework problems are assigned on a regular basis. After each class, you need to spend considerable amount of time working the homework assignment before attending the next class period. Failure to do so could affect your grade in this course. Please keep the homework, neatly organized, in a notebook dedicated to the class. Worked-out solutions for each problem must be shown, not just the final answer.
Evaluation:
There will be 3 in class tests and a comprehensive final. All tests are comprehensive with emphasis of the most recently completed material. Test problems are similar to homework problems, examples on the book and/or examples worked in class. Each tests will count as one (1) grade each, regular quizzes will count as one(1) grade and the comprehensive Final will count as one (1) grade. There will be a total of 5 grades.
Test problems are similar to homework problems and examples in the book. Grades will be based on 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-100 being D, C, B and A respectively. Students that stop coming to class without withdrawing or do not take the final exam will receive a grade of 'F'.
Extra credit:
You will be able to replace your lowest test grade, (if you have not missed any test) with your Wiley Plus homework grade (if your Wiley Plus grade is higher than your lowest test grade). You cannot replace your quiz grade or final exam grade with your Wiley Plus grade. Only one test grade can be replaced with Wiley Plus. Each problem Wiley Plus can be attempted up to 3 times.
Registering into Wiley Plus:
Go to http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls246037/
Do a “Browser Check” (third link in the Students Resources on the right hand side of the page)
If you have used Wiley Plus before, Login
If you have not used Wiley Plus before, register.
Enter the required information.
If you have an access code, Enter the code.
If not, you can buy the access code. The access code will give you access to the textbook and the student solution manual online.
Login to Wiley Plus.
In the main page, you will find:
Read, Study & Practice link. In there, you will find the e-book, the Student Solution Manual and videos clips.
Assignments link. In there, you will find the course assignments.
Gradebook link. In there, you can track your homework progress.
Withdrawal:
Don’t just stop coming to class! If you decide to withdraw, you must follow the proper procedure (see “Atlas” for details) Students should familiarize themselves with the Valencia College’s withdrawal policy. The withdrawal deadline for the Spring 2012 Term is Friday March 23, 2012. Any student that withdraw before the withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of “W” in the course . After the withdrawal deadline, students cannot- for any reason- withdraw from this course and obtain a grade of “W”. After the withdrawal deadline, the only grade a student can obtain in this course is: (A,B,C,D, or F)
Make-ups:
NO make-up tests will be given. If you miss any tests due to a medical emergency or legal situation, that grade may be replaced by the grade of the final exam only if documentation is received and approved by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide such documentation before the next test. If the absence is not justified, the final exam’s score may still replace one missed test, but the highest grade that the student can achieve is an 80 (that is, there is a penalty of 20 points for having missed the test). If a test grade is replaced with the final exam grade, the final exam will count double. Only one test can be replaced per academic term. If you miss two tests, for any reason, you cannot continue with this course.
Academic Honesty:
All students are expected to be in complete compliance with Valencia College’s policies on academic honesty; see the Valencia College website for details on this policy: Academic Policies and Procedures). Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. In no instance will dishonesty of any type be tolerated in this course. Students who violate any of Valencia’s academic honesty policies will risk penalties that can go from receiving a grade of “F” to dismissal from class and/or expulsion from the college. The professor reserves the right to determine the appropriate penalties within the aforementioned policies
Student Code of Conduct:
Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is
concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at
Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules articulated in
the Student Code of Conduct, 6Hx28:10-03; students are required to see the Valencia Catalog for
full details (here is a link to Valencia's Catalog: http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/). The primary
responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who
engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by
the faculty member to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead
to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could
include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or
other appropriate and authorized actions. In addition, Valencia College strives to provide a drug-free learning environment for all those involved in the academic experience.
Policy: In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, Valencia College will take such steps as are necessary in order to adopt and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by Valencia College students or employees on college premises or as part of any college activity. The student code of conduct applies to the online classroom environment as well.
Important Dates:
Withdrawal deadline: Friday March 23
Final Exam: Thursday April 26, 9:30AM-12:30PM;
Academic Support:
In addition to the textbook math lessons and guidance and assistance from your instructor, you have supplementary academic support:
1. Tutors can be assigned to students through the Tutoring Center.
2. Math Support Center (walk in tutoring) Great Help!
3. Web links that will provide math help are available in our BB math site.
4. Math Help 24/7 (See page 9 on this syllabus for details.)
5. Online Tutoring (See Blackboard and/or Atlas for link.)
Here is a link to the tutoring services: http://valenciacollege.edu/east/academicsuccess/tutoring/
This link will provide you information on our math resources: http://valenciacollege.edu/math
For computer lab hours, click here: http://valenciacollege.edu/labs
Student with Disabilities:
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first week of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities (East: Bldg 5-216) determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. The goal at the OSD is to open doors, remove barriers and assist you in any way they can. The key to success is matching your needs to the services provided. Please discuss your individual needs with your instructor. Valencia’s OSD can be found online at http://valenciacollege.edu/osd
Student Support Services:
Here are some links that you can use for additional help in areas that affect your learning experience at Valencia, such as advising, registration, financial aid, and others:
Answer center: Student Services Office - Valencia College
Career and educational goals (LifeMap): LifeMap - Valencia College
For general information on all student and academic services: Students Directory
For assistance with planning your class schedule, please visit with an academic advisor (if you are seeking an Associate in Arts degree) or with a Career Program Advisor (if you are seeking an Associate in Science degree).
Student Assistance Program: Valencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.
For general information on all student and academic services: Students Directory.
Course Completion:
Students enrolled in the same college-level course at Valencia more than two times shall pay the full cost (100) of instruction fee (you will have to pay out-of-state tuition after your second attempt). Please see a counselor or advisor if you must repeat a course for the third time.
Disclaimer:
Changes in the syllabus, course topics, schedule, assessment and evaluation procedure, homework assignments, worksheets, workbook assignments, and/or any other document or instruction provided or assigned by me, may be made at any time at my discretion.