COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Second Floor, ST Building

900 San Marcelino Street, Ermita,
Manila 1000
Phone (632) 524.20.11
local 222

COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Title

PLANE AND SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY

2. Course Description
:
Plane and Spherical Trigonometry is a basic course for
engineering students. This course aims to develop students understanding of trigonometric
functions defined for any angle as well as circular functions; identities and equations;
solutions of triangles; law of cosines; law of sines; inverse trigonometric functions; graphs of
trigonometric functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; application of Napiers rules
of spherical trigonometry; terrestrial sphere; geographical coordinates and distances;
meridians; and navigation.
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Course Code
:
MH112C
Pre-requisites
:
None
Number of Units :
3
Number of Hours per week: 3 hours per week
Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes
RELATIONSHIP OF THE LEARNING COMPETENCIES TO THE PROGRAM
OUTCOMES
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Course Objectives:
At the end of the semester, the students must be able to
distinguish the units of angular measurements, the degree and
radian units. Apply correct formulas in computing distances
and angular measures encountered in real-life exposures and
in the field of professional practice. Obtain the necessary
knowledge, relevance, and application of formulas
encountered in the physical sciences. Acquire the basic
knowledge of spherical trigonometry as applied in the field of
navigation.
Specific Objectives:
1. Define plane trigonometry, spherical triangle, degree
and radian unit, angle, right triangle, Pythagorean
theorem, angular speed, domain and range, the six
trigonometric functions and their inverses, Napiers
Rules, meridian, Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT),
geographical coordinates, nautical mile, and speed in
Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Date Effective
1ST TERM 20132014

Date Revision
JAN. 30, 2013

Prepared by:
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An ability to
apply
knowledge of
mathematics,
and engineering
sciences
appropriate to
the field of
practice

An ability to
recognize,
formulate, and
solve
engineering
problems

Reviewed by:
Prof. Emilia
Vicencio

Approved by:
Dr. Maria
LiriaDacanay

Chairperson
Math Dept.

Dean
COS

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knot unit .
2. Perform solution of right triangles and oblique
triangles using special angles, using scientific
calculator, using law of sines and cosines, proving
identities, solutions of inverses, graphing of
trigonometric functions and their inverses, solution of
spherical triangles using Napiers rules, locating a
point on earths surface using geographical
coordinates, solution of distances between cities .
3. Identify different types of triangles, trigonometric
functions and their inverses, trigonometric identities,
domain and range, graphs of trigonometric functions,
and location of cities by geographical coordinates.
4. Apply law of sines and cosines in solving triangles,
inverses in finding angular values, apply basic
identities in proving equalities of trigonometric
expressions, Napiers rules in solving spherical
triangles, geographical coordinates in locating a point
(city)on the earths surface, laws of cosines in solving
distances between cities.
5. Analyze word problems by determining the given data,
recognizing realistic values, accurate sketch of the
problem, using appropriate theorems and trigonometric
laws.
6. Search for alternative solution(s), and verifying
realistic values.

8. Course Coverage
Week
1st

Learning Objectives

Learning
Content/Topics

Learning Tasks

Identify the
Angles, triangles and
classification of angles
their classifications.
Demo/Presentation
and triangles.
Angle measure and
Differentiate degree
sector of a circle
Lecture/Discussion
from radian measures.
1. Degree unit
2. Radian unit
Convert between

Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Date Effective
1ST TERM 20132014

Date Revision
JAN. 30, 2013

Prepared by:
OBE
COMMITTEE
MEMBER

Reviewed by:
Prof. Emilia
Vicencio

Approved by:
Dr. Maria
LiriaDacanay

Chairperson
Math Dept.

Dean
COS

Assessment

Graded
Assignments
Graded
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900 San Marcelino Street, Ermita,
Manila 1000
Phone (632) 524.20.11
local 222

degree and radian

measures.

2nd

Solve the area of a

sector of a circle.
Compare between
linear and angular
speed from circular
motion.
State the Pythagorean
theorem verbally and
mathematically.
Apply the theorem.
Solve missing side
using the theorem.

Define and
differentiate angle of
elevation and
depression.

Enumerate and
define:
1. The six ratios
2. Reciprocal and
complementary
functions
Obtain values from
special angles.
Solve right triangle
problems.

3rd

4th

3. Conversions
Conversion of units
using Ratio and
Proportion method.
Arc length
Area of a sector
of a circle.
Angular and
linear speed.
Right triangle
trigonometry
1. Parts of a right
triangle
2. Pythagorean
theorem
3. Pythagorean triple
4. Historical account
(optional)
The six
trigonometric ratios
Reciprocal and
complementary
function of acute angle
Functions of
special angles 30
, 45 ,60 .

Boardwork

Demo/Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Excerpts from past
engineering board
exam problems.

Graded
Assignments
Graded
Boardwork

Demo/Presentation
Lecture/Discussion

Angles of
elevation and
depression.
Solution of right
triangles.

Graded
Seatworks

Long Quiz

Apply right triangle,

Applications of
and angles of elevation
right triangle.
and depression to real-
Functions of a
life cases.
general angle.
Lecture/Discussion
Define/identify:
1. Angles as to
1. Coterminal angles
direction of rotation.

Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Date Effective
1ST TERM 20132014

Date Revision
JAN. 30, 2013

Prepared by:
OBE
COMMITTEE
MEMBER

Reviewed by:
Prof. Emilia
Vicencio

Approved by:
Dr. Maria
LiriaDacanay

Chairperson
Math Dept.

Dean
COS

Graded
Assignments
Graded
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2. Quadrantal angles
3. Reference angle of
a general angle

5th

6th

7th

2. Coterminal and
quadrantal angles.
3. Definition of six
trigo function of a
general angle.
4. Reference angle
and reduction
formulas.
Define/identify:

Unit circle and

1. Trigonometric
trigonometric
function using unit
functions
circle approach.

Domain and range Demo/Presentation

2. Finding exact
of periodic functions.
values using the
Lecture/Discussion

Even and odd

unit circle.
properties of periodic
3. Domain and range.
functions.
4. Odd and even
properties.
Determine

Graphs of
Demo/Presentation
amplitude and periods
trigonometric
of periodic functions.
functions.
Lecture/Discussion
Obtain the ability
to graph accurately
Peer Discussion
trigonometric
functions.
Define a trigonometric Fundamental
identity.
identities:
1. Reciprocal
State and write
identities
correctly the
fundamental identities. 2. Quotient identities Lecture/Discussion
3. Pythagorean
Obtain the skills in
Internet search
identities
simplifying
4. Cofunction
trigonometric
Peer Discussion
identities
expressions and
proving equations of Simplifying
trigonometric
identities.
expressions.
Proving identities.

Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Date Effective
1ST TERM 20132014

Date Revision
JAN. 30, 2013

Prepared by:
OBE
COMMITTEE
MEMBER

Reviewed by:
Prof. Emilia
Vicencio

Approved by:
Dr. Maria
LiriaDacanay

Chairperson
Math Dept.

Dean
COS

Boardworks

Long Quiz

Prelim
Exam

Graded
Seatwork
Long Quiz

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8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Apply correctly and

Multiple angle
obtain skills on the
identities
following identities::
1. Sum and difference
1. Sum and Difference
formulas
2. Double and Half2. Double and halfAngle
angle formulas
3. Product-to Sum and 3. Product-to-Sum and
Sum-to-Product
Sum-to-Product
formulas
Define the six inverse
Inverse
trigonometric
trigonometric
functions.
functions
Solve angle values

Definitions
using the inverse.

Domain and range

Recognize the domain
properties
and range of inverse
Graphs of the
function.
inverse trigonometric
Obtain skills in
functions
graphing inverse
functions.
Obtain the skills of
Solving angle values
using calculator in
with the use of
verifying values
calculator in degree
obtained from inverse
and radian mode.
quantities.
Obtain the skills in
Trigonometric
solving trigonometric
equations
equations.
Principal value and
Recognize between
general solution
principal value and
Solving trigonometric
general solution.
equations by:
1. Factoring
2. Quadratic formula
3. Identities
Solve oblique triangle
Solutions of
using:
oblique triangles.
1. Law of sines

Applications of
2. Law of cosines
oblique triangles.
Solve areas of

Real-life
triangles
problems

Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Date Effective
1ST TERM 20132014

Date Revision
JAN. 30, 2013

Prepared by:
OBE
COMMITTEE
MEMBER

Lecture/Discussion
Internet search
.

Graded
Assignments
Graded
Seatworks
Graded
Boardworks

Lecture/Discussion
Internet search

Demo/Discussion
Peer Discussion

Lecture/Discussion

Graded
Assignment
Graded
Seatwork

Graded
Assignment
Graded
Seatwork

Graded
Board work

Group Activity
Long Quiz

Lecture/Discussion
Internet search

Reviewed by:
Prof. Emilia
Vicencio

Approved by:
Dr. Maria
LiriaDacanay

Chairperson
Math Dept.

Dean
COS

Midterm
Exam

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900 San Marcelino Street, Ermita,
Manila 1000
Phone (632) 524.20.11
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13th

Apply solutions
of oblique triangles in
real-life cases.

Define spherical
triangle
Recognize the
difference between
angle and sides of a
spherical triangle.
Recognize:
1. Dihedral angle
2. Polar triangle
3. Quadrantal triangle
Solve the:
1. Spherical excess
2. Area of spherical
triangle.
Define Napiers rules
Apply Napiers rules
in solving right
spherical triangles
Obtain the skills in
applying Napiers
rules.

14th

15th

16th

17th

Excerpts from past

engineering board
exam problems.

Spherical
Trigonometry
Definition of:
1. Spherical
trigonometry
2. Sides and angles
3. Polar triangle
4. Quadrantal triangle

Spherical excess
and area of spherical
triangle
Napiers rules
Napiers
mnemonic circle
Schematic
triangle

Solve oblique
Formulas for Law of
spherical triangles by
Cosines for:
applying :
1. Sides
1. Law of Cosines for
2. Angles
Sides
2. Law of Cosines for
Angles
Differentiate between Application
latitude and longitude Definition of:
and its measurements.
1. Longitude and
Define a meridian
latitude.
Identify the meridian
2. Meridian
of a point and the zero
3. Parallels of latitude
meridian.

Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Date Effective
1ST TERM 20132014

Date Revision
JAN. 30, 2013

Prepared by:
OBE
COMMITTEE
MEMBER

Spherical Model
Demo/Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Internet search
Lecture/Discussion
Internet search

Lecture/Discussion
Group Discussion

Graded
Assignments
Graded
Seatworks

Long Quiz

Graded
Assignments
Graded
Seatworks

Lecture/Discussion
Long Quiz

Demo/Presentation
Globe as a model
Lecture/Discussion
Reviewed by:
Prof. Emilia
Vicencio

Approved by:
Dr. Maria
LiriaDacanay

Chairperson
Math Dept.

Dean
COS

Graded
Assignments

Graded

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900 San Marcelino Street, Ermita,
Manila 1000
Phone (632) 524.20.11
local 222

18th

Locate a city by means Application of law of

of the geographical
cosines to compute
coordinates.
distances between
Obtain the skills in
cities.
computing the
distance between
cities.
Final Examination

Seatworks
Project

9. Course Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Attendance
Quizzes
Major exams
Project
Assignments
Board work
Seatwork

10. Grading System

REQUIREMENTS
PERIODIC EXAM
ASSIGNMENTS
PROJECT
SEATWORK/BOARDWORK
QUIZZES (minimum of 2 per grading period)

EQUIVALENT PERCENTAGE
30%
12.5%
5%
12.5%
40%

SEMESTRAL GRADE = 30% (Prelim) + 30% (Midterm) + 40% (Finals)

11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the requirements of curriculum
Mathematic
Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Professional Component Content

Natural/Physica
Basic
Allied
Professiona
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Non-

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Math Dept.

Dean
COS

Institutiona
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12. TEXTBOOK:
Richard Aufmann, Vernon Barker and Richard Nation; College Algebra and Trigonometry;
(7th Ed.) Cengage Learning Asia Pte.Ltd., Pasig City, Philippines
13. REFERENCES:
. Stewart, Redin, Algebra and Trigonometry (2012)
Ayres, Frank, (2009); Schaums Outlines Trigonometry; New York: McGraw-Hill
Ayres, Frank, (2009); Trigonometry; Hoboken, N.J.: John Mwiley
Beecher, Judith A., (2012) Algebra and Trigonometry
Swokowski, Earl W., (2012) Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

Course Title:
PLANE &
SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETR
Y

Date Effective
1ST TERM 20132014

Date Revision
JAN. 30, 2013

Prepared by:
OBE
COMMITTEE
MEMBER

Reviewed by:
Prof. Emilia
Vicencio

Approved by:
Dr. Maria
LiriaDacanay

Chairperson
Math Dept.

Dean
COS

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