Math 1432 - Precalculus II: Trigonometry
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A formal study of trigonometry with emphasis on concepts needed for calculus. Topics include, but are not limited to, formal definition of trigonometric functions and circular functions, radian measure, inverse trigonometric functions, graphs of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, DeMoivre's theorem, solution of triangles, polar coordinates and applications. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1431 (or college equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math score (3 lecture hours)
COURSE MATERIALS
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COURSE OUTLINE
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CHAPTER ONE—Trigonometric Functions CHAPTER TWO—Acute Angles and Right Triangles MyMathLab Unit 1 |
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CHAPTER THREE—Radian Measure and the Circular Functions CHAPTER FOUR—Graphs of the Circular Functions (4.1 – 4.4) MyMathLab Unit 2 |
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CHAPTER FIVE—Trigonometric Identities CHAPTER SIX—Inverse Circular Functions and Trigonometric Equations MyMathLab Unit 3 |
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CHAPTER SEVEN—Law of Sines and Law of Cosine Vectors and Applications of Vectors, (7.1 – 7.5) MyMathLab Unit 4 |
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CHAPTER EIGHT—Complex Numbers and Polar Equations (8.1–8.5) MyMathLab Unit 5 |
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