Course Overview
A distance education course in trigonometry. Topics include theory and application of trigonometric functions, right angle trigonometry, vectors, trigonometric graphs, identities and equations, compound and double angle formulae and inverse functions.
Prerequisite(s)
- Math 12 Pre-Calculus or equivalent OR BCIT Math 0001.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Module 1 - The Trigonometric Functions
- Define an angle.
- Define the trigonometric functions.
- Apply the principles of right angle trigonometry to practical problems.
- Module 2 - Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
- Calculate the trigonometric functions of any triangle.
- Calculate radian measure.
- Apply the principles of radian measure to practical problems.
- Module 3 - Vectors and Oblique Triangles
- Define vectors in a plane.
- Apply the principles of vector addition to the solution of right angle and non-right angle triangles.
- Apply the laws of sine and cosine to the solution of oblique triangles.
- Calculate the area of right angle and oblique triangles.
- Module 4 - Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
- Sketch graphs of all 6 trigonometric functions plus composite functions.
- Identify amplitude, period and displacement of a sine or cosine function.
- Identify period and vertical asymptotes for tangent, cotangent, secant and cosecant functions.
- Apply graphical techniques to describe behaviour of physical systems.
- Module 5 - Additional Topics in Trigonometry
- Explain the difference between a conditional equation and an identity.
- Work with a number of trigonometric identities including simplifying expressions and solving equations.
- Describe properties and graphs of inverse trigonometric functions.
Effective as of Fall 2014
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