Course Outline for Mathematics 37W
Trigonometry with an Emphasis on its Geometric Foundations Workshop

Effective: Fall 2019
SLO Rev: 03/03/2021
Catalog Description:

MTH 37W - Trigonometry with an Emphasis on its Geometric Foundations Workshop

0.50 - 1.00 Units

Laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for Trigonometry with an Emphasis on its Geometric Foundations.
Corequisite: MTH 37.
1702.00 - Mathematics Skills
Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 1.00 36.00 - 54.00 0.00 36.00 - 54.00
Total 0.50 - 1.00 36.00 - 54.00 0.00 - 0.00 36.00 - 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. read and write the mathematics used in Trigonometry with an Emphasis on its Geometric Foundations;
  2. use technology currently used in Trigonometry with an Emphasis on its Geometric Foundations;
  3. solve problems on their own and with peers without having to rely on an instructor.
Course Content:
  1. Applications of principles and concepts
  2. Study Skills
    1. Grit and Growth Mindset
    2. How Learning Math is Different
    3. Resources On and Off Campus
    4. Time Management
    5. How to Be an Effective Listener and Take Notes
    6. How to Approach Homework
    7. How to Study for an Exam
    8. Overcoming Math and Test Anxiety
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Collaboration
  2. Computer-assisted/graphing calculator instruction
  3. Individual instruction
  4. Problem Solving
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. A house that is 10 m tall is located directly across the street from an office building. The angle of elevation of the office building from the ground is 72 degrees and from the top of the house is 68 degrees. How tall is the office building? How wide is the street?
  2. Collaborative: Give each group of students a unit circle on a rectangular grid system. Have the students draw the graphs of y = sin x, y = cos x and y = tan x.
  1. Class Work
  2. Attendance
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Increase confidence in understanding mathematical concepts, communicating ideas and thinking analytically.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Dugopolski (2015). Trigonometry (4th). Pearson Publishing Co.
  • Scientific calculator
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for Trigonometry with an Emphasis on its Geometric Foundations.
Corequisite: MTH 37.
Discipline:
Mathematics*