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Math 110: University Mathematics B II - Trigonometry
Summer 2018 Course Syllabus

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Course Information

Course Description: Intended for students whose major requires MATH 111. Trigonometric functions and identities, laws of sines and cosines, logarithmic equations, systems of nonlinear equations, polar coodinates.

Number of Credits: 4

Prerequisites: MATH 108 or placement by performance on standardized entrance examinations.

Course-Section and Instructors

Course-Section Instructor
Math 110-031 Prof. P. Rana

Office Hours for All Math Instructors: Summer 2018 Office Hours and Emails

Required Textbook:

Title Precalculus - A Right Triangle Approach
Author Ratti and McWaters
Edition 3rd
Publisher Pearson
ISBN # 978-0321912794
Notes w/ MyMathLab

Withdrawal Date: Please see the Summer 2018 Academic Calendar for the last day to withdraw based on the summer session you are registered for.

Policies

DMS Course Policies: All DMS students must familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly.

Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:

Common Midterm Exam I 20%
Common Midterm Exam II 20%
Quizzes 15%
Online Homework 15%
Final Exam 30%

Your final letter grade will be based on the following tentative curve.

A 90 - 100 C 70 - 74
B+ 85 - 89 D 60 - 69
B 80 - 84 F 0 - 59
C+ 75 - 79

Attendance Policy: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Math Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Homework Policy: Homework is an expectation of the course. All homework for the summer session is listed, by section, below. Online homework will be in My Math Lab sections listed will be in conjunction with your text.

Quiz Policy: Quizzes will be given approximately once a week throughout the semester. They will be based on the lecture, homework and the in-class discussions. There will be 8-12 assessments given throughout the semester.

Exams: There will be TWO common midterm exams held during the semester and one comprehensive common final exam. Exams are held on the following days:

Common Midterm Exam I June 20, 2018
Common Midterm Exam II July 18, 2018
Final Exam August 6, 2018

Makeup Exam Policy: To properly report your absence from a midterm or final exam, please review and follow the required steps under the DMS Examination Policy found here:

Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and other electronic devices must be switched off during all class times.

Additional Resources

Math Tutoring Center: Located in the Central King Building, Room G11 (Summer Hours: TBA)

Accommodation of Disabilities: Disability Support Services (DSS) offers long term and temporary accommodations for undergraduate, graduate and visiting students at NJIT. If you are in need of accommodations due to a disability please contact Chantonette Lyles, Associate Director of Disability Support Services at 973-596-5417 or via email at lyles@njit.edu. The office is located in Fenster Hall Room 260.  For further information regarding self identification, the submission of medical documentation and additional support services provided please visit the Disability Support Services (DSS) website at:

Important Dates (See: Summer 2018 Academic Calendar, Registrar)

Date Event
May 21, 2018 First Day of Classes
May 22, 2018 Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
May 28, 2018 University Closed for Memorial Day
June 25, 2018 Last Day of First Summer Session
July 4, 2018 University Closed for Independence Day
July 16, 2018 Last Day of Middle Summer Session
August 6, 2018 Last Day of Full and Second Summer Sessions

Course Outline

Lecture Sections Topic Assignment
1 Introduction to the course Initial Algebra Assessment in class
Algebra Review 
2 4.1 Exponential Functions 4.1: ex. 25, 29, 45-48, 61, 69, 71, 73, 75
3 4.2 Logarithmic Functions 4.2: ex. 7, 11, 13, 19, 25, 33, 49, 53
4 4.3 Rules of Logarithms 4.3 ex. 9-15 odd, 23, 27, 33, 43, 47, 67, 71, 91, 93
5 4.4 Exponential and Log Equations 4.4 ex. 9, 21, 33, 39, 53-63 odd
6 4.5 Logarithmic Scales 4.5: ex. 19-25 odd
7 5.1 Angles and their measures 5.1: ex. 31-45 odd, 55-59 odd, 63-73 odd
8 Pulley System Project Lecture/HW packet given in class.
9 5.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry 5.2: ex. 7-11 odd, 17, 25, 27, 59, 61
10 5.3 Trigonometric Functions of any angle 5.3: ex. 7-17, 81-86
11 5.3 Trigonometric Functions of any angle 5.3: ex. 26, 28, 38, 40, 47, 58, 60, 65, 69
12 5.4 Graphs of Sin and Cos 5.4: ex. 11, 21, 31, 35, 41, 43, 49, 53, 55
13 5.4 Graphs of Sin and Cos 5.4 ex. 64-72 odd
14 5.5 Graphs of other Trigonometric Functions 5.5: ex. 9-13 odd, 27-33 odd
15 5.5 Graphs of other Trigonometric Functions 5.5: ex. 35-43 odd, 57-65 odd
16 5.6 Inverse Trigonometric Functions 5.6: ex.9-21 odd 31, 41, 63, 67
17 6.1 Verifying Identities 6.1: ex: 31-39 odd, 59, 63, 65, 69, 71, 81, 93, 111, 126, 127, 128
18 6.2 Sum and Difference Formulas 6.2: ex: #s: 7 – 17 odd, 27, 29, 31, 35, 51 – 61
19 Catch up and review
20 Exam #1
21 APPLICATION 2: Lecture/HW packet given in class. Homework problems  #1, 3, 5, 7
Rolling Wheel Problem
22 6.3 Double Angle/Half Angle 6.2: ex: #s: 7 – 13 odd, 24, 43, 45, 91
Formulas
23 6.5 Trig Equations I 6.5: 7 – 25 odd, 39, 47, 51, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67, 86, 88
24 6.6 Trig Equations II 6.6: ex: 7 – 21 odd
25 7.1 Law of Sines 7.1: ex: #s: 21-24, 29, 31, 41 – 55 odd, 69, 71
26 7.2 Law of Cosines 7.2: ex: 19 – 31 odd, 41, 45
27 7.3 Areas of Polygons Using Trigonometry 7.3: ex: 11, 13, 19, 27, 29, 57
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29 2.2 Circles 2.2: ex: 71-85 
30 10.3 The Ellipse 10.3: ex. 13-33 odd and 41-47 odd
31 7.6 Polar Coordinates 7.6: ex: 23-37 odd 63, 67, 69
32 7.6 Polar Coordinates 7.6: ex: 23-37 odd 63, 67, 69
33 Catch up and review
34 Exam #2
35 8.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 8.1: ex.57-71 odd 95, 99
36 8.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 8.2: ex. 7, 9, 23, 25, 29
37 8.3 Partial Fraction 8.3: ex. 17-47 odd
28 8.3 Partial Fraction 8.3: ex. 59-63 odd
39 8.4 Systems of Non-Linear Equations 8.4: ex.15-29 odd
40 9.1 Matrices & Systems of equations 9.1: ex: 9-15 odd, 19-24, 29, 31
41 9.2 Matrix Algebra 9.2: ex: 7-21 odd
Catch Up and Review
FINAL EXAM

Updated by Professor P. Rana - 5/21/2018
Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Syllabus, Summer 2018