MATH 1051
Functions and Trigonometry
Fall 2025
Readings
- This course uses the textbook Algebra and Trigonometry 2e by Jay Abramson (2021)
2024–2025
Topics
- Schedule: :00am – 10:00am, RB2025
Readings
- Math 1051 YA – 2024/2025, Functions and Trigonometry, Course Guide Notes by John Kimball (Priced: )
Fall 2019
Topics
- a function
- graph functions using the Cartesian coordinate system
- find the domain and range
- of a variety of functions
- successfully compose two functions
- define one-to-one and onto
- functions
- compute inverses of functions
- solve linear equations and inequalities
- interpret solutions using interval notation
- convert angles between radians and degrees
- compute trigonometric ratios and recall special triangles
- solve trigonometric equations
- convert between polar and rectangular coordinates
- during lab time (see “Bonus Marks”)
Readings
- Essentials of Technical Mathematics with Calculus, 2nd Edition, by Richard Paul.
Fall 2018
Topics
- 09/10 - 09/14: Introduction to Functions
- Review of mathematical operations
- Introduction to Cartesian coördinates
- Introduction to functions
- 09/17 - 09/21: Working with Functions
- Domain and range
- One-to-one and onto functions
- Composition of functions
- Inverse functions
- 09/24 - 09/28: Functions in Action
- Linear equations and lines
- Quadratic equations and parabolas
- Applications of linear and quadratic equations
- 10/01 - 10/05: Applications and Inequalities
- Intervals
- Inequalities
- Graphing inequalities
- Linear programming
- 10/15 - 10/19: Understanding Angles
- Radian and degree measure
- Similar triangles and basic geometry
- 10/22 - 10/26: Introduction to Trigonometry
- Sine, cosine, and tangent of an acute angle
- Secondary trigonometric ratios
- Trigonometric ratios for all angles
Readings
- Required: Paul, Richard: Essentials of Technical Mathematics with Calculus: Second Edition ISBN13: 9780132890915 Publisher: Prentice
- Required: Non-graphing, non-programmable scientific calculator
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- syllabus ↗Fall 2019
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- Additional readings or course materials are supplied through the course site or course pack.
- Additional readings or course materials are supplied through the course site or course pack.