Studies circular functions, trigonometric identities and equations, conic sections, complex numbers and discrete algebra

1. work with similar triangles.
2. solve problems using the distance formula and the pythagorean theorem.
3. compute trig functions of special angles and use them to solve for the unknown part(s) of right triangles.
4. use the laws of sines and cosines to solve for unknown parts of triangles.
5. compute vector sums and differences.
6. solve trig identities and equations.
7. graph trig functions.
8. compute the values of inverse trig functions.
9. graph in polar coordinates.
10. use DeMoivre's theorem to find powers and roots of complex numbers.

General Education Mission: This course addresses the fourth bullet under goal 1 in the college mission, "Provide instruction that contributes to a student's...abilities to...think critically and solve problems; to reason mathematically and apply computational skills."

Math 127 satisfies the general education requirement for any degree or certificate and
addresses the mission of and the following student learning outcomes of General Education.

1) can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.

2) have problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills.

Program Mission for AA/AS degree: Math 127 addresses the missions of and the following student learning outcomes of the A.A. and A.S. degrees.

1) know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

2) can succeed at their transfer institutions.

Program Mission for AGS degree: Math 127 addresses the missions of and the following student learning outcomes of the A.G.S. degree.

know the subject matter appropriate to their fields of study.