• This is an in-person course at Saddleback College

• First Class Meeting On: Tuesday, 8/22/2022

• The class meets in-person every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2:20pm in SM 201

• The class meetings are required attendance

Teaching is important to me because I value education and learning. To be cliché, knowledge is power. In the past few years my philosophy has changed from one of a lecturer and disciplinary expert to more of a learning facilitator. I believe people not only learn through listening but mostly by doing. That's why I seek to create a learning environment that makes you, the student, feel welcome and ready to learn. Remember, learning is the goal of any class you take.

We are part of a diverse learning community. That diversity is an asset because you will not only learn from me, but you will also learn from your classmates. We do not all live in the same city, state, or even country, but we are together for this class. We have different backgrounds, different strengths, and different perspectives. Let’s learn from one another.

How This Course Works

• You will use Canvas to log into the course and all of the course content.

• This 16-Week course , preceded by the Orientation module.

• Weekly Modules will open and become available to you in Canvas on Sunday at 8:00 AM.

• Each week will have homework assignments, online activities, and quizzes with staggered due dates.

• The majority of your homework and quizzes will be through an interactive textbook in MyLab and Mastering, an online homework management system which you will need to purchase. Don't worry, registration for MyLab is covered in class and on your Orientation Module on Canvas.

• Exams will be in person.

Materials You Will Need for Week One

1. Access to Saddleback's Canvas course management system.

2. Access to your Saddleback email account.

3. Access to a Computer that is connected to the Internet. Computers are available for you to use onsite at both Saddleback College campus or available to borrow through our Laptop Loan Program

Due Dates for Start-up and Week 1 Module

Put these dates on your calendar now.

1. Orientation Module [Due Friday, August 26]

2. Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of Homework through MyLab and Mastering. Registering for MyLab is covered step-by-step in the Orientation Module.

1. Use Chrome as your browser. Canvas and your homework platform, MyLab and Mastering, works best on Chrome. We recommend you download Chrome now if you don't have it installed already.

2. Log into Canvas multiple times per week with the intention to work on assignments, readings, lecture videos, quizzes, etc. It is beneficial to expose yourself to the material several times through out the week, and not wait to complete all your work at the last minute.

3. Do your homework each week. In a math class, there is no substitute for consistent practice. And that's what homework is: a prescribed routine of practice.

4. At the end of each chapter there are chapter quizzes. Like homework these quizzes are there to help you master the material. You will able to take each quiz multiple times for the best score you can get. Embrace that opportunity!

5. Do the Test Reviews. For each test, I will give you a review which will correlate to the material and types of questions you will see on the exam.

6. Communicate with me. If you have a question on the material reach out to me either through the Canvas Inbox or the "Ask My Instructor" feature in MyLab and Mastering. If you think that you might not be able to meet a due date, contact me. We'll work out an extension that will support you but also keep you on track for success.

This course is designed to expose you to trigonometry and thus better prepare you for Precalculus and beyond.

Students who successfully complete Math 124 will be able to:

1. Identify special triangles and their related angle and side measures;

2. Evaluate the trigonometric function of an angle in degree and radian measure;

3. Manipulate and simplify a trigonometric expression;

4. Solve trigonometric equations, triangles, and applications;

5. Graph the basic trigonometric functions and apply changes in period, phase and amplitude to generate new graphs;

6. Evaluate and graph inverse trigonometric functions;

7. Prove trigonometric identities;

The community at Saddleback College is here to help you be successful. These support resources are here to guide and support you not only through your courses, but through your hard, real-life experiences. I encourage you to think about how each of these resources can help you achieve your goals.

• Canvas Student Support Browse our library of guided Canvas tutorials for students.

• LRC Tutoring Center The mission of tutoring at the LRC Tutoring Center is to empower students to become more independent thinkers, writers, readers, and learners through Socratic tutoring principles. The LRC Tutoring Center offers both in-center and online service.

• Counseling Services Counselors help you identify your educational goals, create plans, and stay on track to completion.

• Admissions and Records Here to help you apply, register, and verify records.

• Career and Re-Entry Center Explore career options, choose a major, research occupational information, or find a new career direction.

• Disabled Student Programs and Services Support services, specialized instruction, and educational accommodations for students with disabilities.

• EOPS Support services and programs for financially and educationally disadvantaged students.

• Financial Aid Support with your financial aid application, available funding to offset educational costs, and navigating the document portal.

• Student Health Center Providing opportunities for your physical, mental health, and social service needs including food distribution.

• Transfer Center Transfer resources and counseling services to empower students to achieve their transfer goal and career objective.

• Veteran Services For all direct support services for military veterans, active duty personnel, and dependents.

• Housing and Food Resources Saddleback College Health Center offers help with nutrition and food resources by helping to remove non-academic barriers to ensure student success.