TRIGONOMETRY (M102)

Course Specification

1. COURSE PROFILE
1.1 Course Description

The Course introduces students to circular and trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and to
the polar coordinate system. The students then apply concepts in these topics to applications in problem
solving.

1.2 College College of Arts, Sciences and Teacher Ed.

1.3 Department BSED
1.4 Course Title & Course Code Trigonometry (M103)
1.5 Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Level 4
1.6 Program(s) to which it contributes BSED-Math
1.7 Mode of Attendance Full-time
1.8 Semester & Academic Year 1st Semester, SY 2020-2021
1.9 Total Credits 3 credit units
1.10 Date of most recent revision September 13, 2019

2. COURSE DESIGN
2.1 Course Aims
The course aims to:
1. demonstrate the ability to use trigonometric functions to find the parts of a right
triangle and to solve problems involving right triangles.
2. accurately identify the properties and graphs of the six trigonometric functions.
3. accurately verify trigonometric identities

2.2 Learning Outcomes , Teaching , Learning and Assessment Methods

a. Knowledge, Skill & Values
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to:
a1. Define trigonometric functions and the different terminologies used in trigonometry
a2. Enumerate the application of trigonometry
b. Application
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to:
b1. Evaluate trigonometric functions, finding the unknown side and angles of a triangle
b2. Graph trigonometric functions
b3. Prove Identities

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 c. Degree of Independence
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to:
c1. Solve equation involving trigonometric functions and triangles.
c2. Solve problems on the application of trigonometric functions to geometry

3. 4. MAPPING (CILOs TO PILOs)

PILOs
CILOs
A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3
a1. Define trigonometric functions ,and the
different terminologies used in trigonometry

a2. Enumerate the application of trigonometry

b1. Evaluate trigonometric functions, finding the

unknown side and angles of a triangle
b2. Graph trigonometric functions
b3. Prove Identities

c1. Solve equation involving trigonometric

functions and triangles

c2. Solve problems on the application of

trigonometric functions to geometry

5. COURSE STRUCTURE
Teaching & Learning
Week Hours ILOs Unit/ Topics Activities
Assessment Method
Angles and Its Measure
Reviewing their
- Kinds of Angles and their problem
Measure assignments to
- Angle Measure in Degrees connect for the next
A1, Class Recitation
and Radians topic
1 3 B1 , Seat work exercises
- Radian Measure and its Watch related
A2 Quiz
Application Videos
- Applications involving Discussion
Illustration
measures of angles

2 A1 The Trigonometric Illustrations Class Recitation

6 Functions Power Point Seat work exercises
3
- Unit Circle Presentation Quiz
-Coterminal arcs Discussions
-The triangles
- Trigonometric Functions
- Trigonometric Functions of

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 Special Angles
- Graphs of Trigonometric
Circular Functions
Functions Demonstration on
- Graph of the Sine Function the use of
- Graph of the Cosine Function Geogebra software Quiz
- Graph of the Tangent
Power Point Geogebra Hands-on and
4 3 B2 Function
presentation interpretation
-- Graph of the Cosecant
Function Discussion
- Graph of the Secant Function
-- Graph of the Cotangent
Function
Lecture
Solutions of Right Triangle
B1 Quiz
-Pythagorean Theorem
-Solve right triangles in two cases Individual
5 3 C1
-Applications of Right Triangles discussion in the Problem set
given problem.
Video presentation
Preliminary Examination
6
(Date of exam: xx/xx/xxxx)

Trigonometric Identities
-Trigonometric Identities
B1 -Sum and Difference Identities Lecture
7 6 Problem Set
C1 -Double & Multiple-Angle
Small group Activity
B3 Identities discussion
-Product and Sum Identities

8
Solution to Oblique
Triangles
-Law of Sines Illustrations
B1 Power Point Problem set
9 3 -Law of Cosines
C1 Presentation Quiz
-Applications of Law of Sines Discussions
and Law of Cosines

10 Inverse Trigonometric
Functions Demonstration on
-Inverse Relations and the use of
Functions Geogebra software
Quiz
B1 -Inverse Trigonometric
Power Point
6 B2 Functions Geogebra Hands-on and
11 presentation
-The Graph of the inverse of interpretation
-Trigonometric Functions Discussion
-Evaluation of Inverse
Trigonometric Functions

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 Midterm Examination
12
(Date of exam: xx/xx/xxxx)
13 Complex Numbers
14
-Powers of i
-Operations on Complex
number
-Rules of Operations
-Graphical Representation of
-Complex Numbers Illustrations
A1 Quiz
-Trigonometric or Polar
9 B1 Lecture
Form of Complex Numbers
15 C1 Seat work activity
-Multiplication and Division
of Complex Numbers in
Trigonometric Form
-Powers and Roots of
Complex Numbers
-The roots of Complex
Numbers

16 Logarithms
-Exponential Function
A1 -Natural Logarithms & Discussions
6 Quiz
17 Natural Exponential Functions
Illustrations
-Properties of Logarithm

Final Examination
18
(Date of exam: xx/xx/xxxx)

6. ALLOCATION OF NOTIONAL LEARNING HOURS

Learning Activity Activity Duration Frequency Notional Hours
Lessons/ Lectures/ Seminars 3 hours/ week 13 weeks = 39 39
Supervised Assessment
 Written Quizzes 0.5 hour (0.5 x 1) = 0.5
 Written tasks 3.5 hours (3.5 x 4) = 14
 Case Study/Problem Set 16 hours (16 x 1) = 16
35.5
 Prelim exam 1.5 hours (1.5 x 1)=1.5
 Midterm exam 1.5 hours (1.5 x 1) = 1.5
 Final exam 2 hours (2 x 1) = 2
Independent Learning (using
3.5 hours/ week (3.5 x 14) = 49 49
Geogebra Software )
Other
Total Notional Hours 123.5
PQF Credit 12

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 7. INFRASTRUCTURE
 Lactuan, Leo L., et al.. (2016) Modern Plane Trigonometry.
Required reading: Jimczyville Publications., Concha St., Tinajeros, Malabon City
 Core texts  Gabuyo, Yonardo A., et al (2011) Plane Trigonometry. Rex, Book
 References Store, Inc., Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Sampaloc, Manila

 Course Materials  Lectures/Handouts & Problem sets

 Special requirements  Problem sets
 Periodicals

8. ADMISSION
Pre-requisites Advance and College Algebra
Minimum No. of Students 17
Maximum No. of Students 55

1. GRADING/ ILO WEIGHT ALLOCATION

20%
Prelim Exam
(a1=5, a2=5, b1=2.5, b2=2.5, c1=5)
25%
Midterm Exam
(b1=5, b2=5, b3=5, c1=10)
30%
Final Exam:
(a1=10, b1=5, c1=15)
Quizzes
Problem Set Recitation
Coursework: NO. 1 NO. 2
C2 - 10% a1 - 5% b1 - 5% A1 - 5%
TOTAL 100%

9. COURSE COORDINATOR
Name Mary Jane A. Pascual, LPT
Office: Fourth Floor, Jubilee Building
Office Hours 8:00 – 12 nn/ 1:00 – 5:00 pm –Monday-Friday
Phone: 09653100611
Email: Mjane_pascual07@yahoo.com

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