COURSE SYLLABUS

1st Semester, S.Y. 2021-2022

Course Name: Plane Trigonometry
Course Description: The course deals with the measurement of triangles with a
review of basic principles in geometry, and algebra, the definition of
trigonometric function of an acute angle, solutions of right triangles
and oblique triangles where theorems, laws, and formulas are
used. Trigonometric identities and logarithms are also taken.
Problems on heights, distance, angles of elevation and depression
and other related branches of mathematics.
Course Credits: 4 units
Pre-requisite: None
Contact Hours/week: 3 hours
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students must:
1. acquire comprehensive understanding of the vision, mission,
goals, and core values of Assumption College of Nabunturan.
2. internalize the vision, mission, goals, and core values of the
school to achieve excellence in education
3. defined the different terminologies used in trigonometry;
4. determined the trigonometric function, basic identities,
equations, and their application;
5. acquired comprehensive understanding of different concepts in
trigonometry;
6. applied correctly the plane trigonometric properties in practical
problems;
7. used different formulas in solving problems;
8. synthesized a metaphor about the importance of mathematics in
a daily life situation;
9. demonstrated industry, honesty, punctuality, and self-discipline
from the study of the course.
Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion, Problem Solving, Individual Learning, Group
exercises
Values Integrated: Cooperation, Patience, Self-Confidence
Instructor: June Patricia R. Araiz
Course: STEM 1b
COURSE OUTLINE
Time Frame (weeks) Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1, 2,and 3 A. Introduction
1. Orientation and discussion about the course
B. Introduction to Trigonometry
1. Nature and Importance of Trigonometry
2. Rectangular Coordinate System
3. Angles and Triangles
3.1. Meaning and measurement of angles
3.2. Kind of angles according to size
3.3. Kinds of triangles
4. Pythagorean Theorem
5. Distance Formula
Week 4 and 5 C. Unit Circle
1. Concept of Unit Circle
2. Arc length
3. System of Measuring Angles
Week 6, 7, and 8 D. Trigonometric Identities
1. Fundamental Identities
1.1. Reciprocal Identities
1.2. Quotient Relation
1.3. Pythagorean Relation
2. Fundamental Identities Application
3. Proving Trigonometric Identities
Week 9 E. Solution of Right Triangles
1. Solutions of Right Triangles
2. Angle of Elevation
3. Angle of Depression
Week 10, 11 F. Solutions of Oblique Triangles
1. The Law of Sine
2. The Law of Cosine
Week 12 to 13 G. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
1. Exponential Function
2. Logarithmic Function
3. Properties of Logarithm
4. Changing the Base of the Logarithm