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MTH221: Trigonometry
Prerequisite(s): MTH111

This course is designed to introduce students to trigonometric functions and their applications.Topics include solving right triangles, finding angles using inverse functions, converting degree and radian measurements, and solving oblique triangles. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to use trigonometry to solve for all the parts of triangles.


 

Solving Right Triangles

Computing Angles of a Right Triangle
Question and answer from the Dr. Math archives

Pythagorean Theorem
From Dr. Math

Right Triangle
From MathWorld.com

Solving Right Triangles
From SparkNotes.com 

Trigonometry Formulas (Dr. Math)
Relations of right triangles and solving right triangles


Converting Degree and Radian Measurements

Angle Conversions
Student math resources from Teacherschoice.com

Measuring Angles and Rotations
From the University of New Hampshire

Radians Vs. Degrees
How to convert from degrees to radian and vice versa from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Trig Functions: Unit Modes
Degree, radian, and grad modes from Dave's Math Tables


Textbook Companion Website

Essentials of Trigonometry
Glossary, web links, calculator, career center, and more

Finding Angles Using Inverse Functions

Inverse Function
From MathWorld.com

Inverse of a Function
Answers to questions about inverse functions from Dr. Math

Trigonometry Formulas (Dr. Math)
Inverse trigonometric functions


Solving Oblique Triangles

Solving Oblique Triangles
From SparkNotes.com

Solving Triangles
Includes Laws of Sines and Cosines from Trig Without Tears

Trigonometry Formulas (Dr. Math)
Relations in oblique triangles and solving oblique triangles


Additional Sites of Interest

Algebra.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help, along with interactive word problems and a question board

American Mathematical Society
Professional mathematical research and scholarship organization

Digital Classroom Resources
Mathematical sciences digital library from the Mathematical Association of America

Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols
Names of first to use common mathematical symbols and the dates the symbols first appeared

Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
Includes proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and the value of Pi

Geometry Tutorials, Lessons and Tips
Help with geometry from About.com

GoMath.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help including interactive tutorials and quizzes

Homemade Clinometer
Instructions for making this device used for measuring altitude, elevation, and vertical angles

InterAct Tutorials
Tutorials, study aids, and web links for further research

Journals: @Brint.com
Resources from business technology management and knowledge management

Math.com
Tools, formulas, tables, test preparation, and study tips

Math Forum
Ask Dr. Math (college level archive) from Drexel University

MathEmatics Help Central
College geometry help

MathWorld
Extensive math resources including algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics, as well as math history and terminology

Nrich
Math Problems, Games and Articles from the University of Cambridge

Professional Societies
Links to societies and organizations that may be of interest to mathematicians

Purplemath
Practical algebra lessons with hints, tips, and examples, including common mistakes

SOS Mathematics
Free resource for math review material on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and differential questions

Schoolyard Clinometer
Make a clinometer using this guide from the New Jersey Coalition for Schoolyard Habitats

Success in Math
Tips from Saint Louis University

Webmath
View solved math problems or post a question for a math expert

 

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