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College Algebra & Trigonometry II, MAT 142

Course Description (from the College):

Study trigonometry and advanced algebra to prepare for calculus. Trigonometric topics include angle measurement, definitions of the six trigonometric functions from the right triangle and unit circle perspectives, graphs, identities, inverses and equations. Algebraic topics include conic sections, polar coordinates, and a review of functions and graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 141 (formerly MAT 131). Note: Credit is not given for both MAT 142 and MAT 105 or MAT 142 and MAT 121 or MAT 142 and MAT 151. Lecture: 3 hours

Syllabus -- in Word format

Important Dates (traditional section)
Exam I -- Monday, February 29th key/review/review key
Exam II -- Monday, April 4th key/review/review key
Final Exam -- Wednesday, May 11th 12:30-2:30 key/review/formula sheet
 

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Math Office: Mathematics 231J
My AACC voicemail: (410) 777-1264
My AACC email: bjmccall@aacc.edu
Office Hours: M 2-5, TR 4-5:30
MML Code: MCCALL24192

In Class Activities

Properties of Trigonometric Functions -- key

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Homework

Homework #1
Homework #2
Homework #3
Homework #4
Homework #5
Homework #6
Homework #7
Homework #8
Homework #9

Handouts

Unit Circle Handout
Conic Sections -- key
Proofs with Trig Identities -- key
Solving Trig Equations -- key
Domain & Range of Trig Functions & Inverses -- key
Polar Coordinates -- key
Complex Numbers
Bearings Problems
Sequences Worksheet -- key
Trig Functions Activity -- key

Projects

Modeling with Polynomials
Navigation Project

Answer Keys

Quiz #1 -- key
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Free Online Math Courses
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Complex Numbers
Ellipse Animation

Trigonometry at CSCC