MA 113, Precalculus Trigonometry
Course Objectives
MA 113 has two main objectives.
- To help prepare students for calculus. MA 113 is the second course in a two-course precaclulus sequence; the first course is MA 112, Precaclulus Algebra.
- To stand alone, as a self-contained course in college trigonometry
More specifically, a student who successfully completes MA 113 should
- understand and be able to use degree and radian measures of angles and be able to convert between them.
- know and be able to use the basic properties and identities of the trigonometric functions
- understand polar coordinates and be able to convert between rectangular and polar coordinates
- understand how inverses of trigonometric functions can be formed by restricting the domains of these functions.
- know and be able to use the basic properties of the inverse sine and tangent functions.
- be able to solve simple equations involving trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions
- recognize common trigonometric fallacies, particularly those that involve the improper interchange of operations.
- be able to translate simple applied problems into the language of mathematics, and have a general understanding of the applications of the trigonometric functions.
- understand complex numbers and their operations and the connection with trigonometric functions
- make progress towards the general goal of being able to learn, use, and communicate mathematics independently
Alabama General Studies Curriculum
MA 113 is an AGSC approved course. The standard AGSC number is Math 113.
Prerequisites and Restrictions
MA 112 with a grade of C or better, or placement.
Credit
3 Semester Hours.
Course Materials
The current text is Precalculus 3'th edition by Lial, Hornesby, and Scneider, published by Addison-Wesley (2005).
Grading System
This course is graded A, B, C, D, F. The grade typically depends on a combination of class tests, homework, quizzes, and a comprehensive final exam. A grade of C or better is required for entry into MA 171, Calculus A.