Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bansud Campus
Poblacion, Bansud Oriental Mindoro

I. Course Title: PLANE TRIGONOMETRY
Course Code: MATH 2023
Course Credit: 3 units

II. Course Description:
This course focuses entirely on plane trigonometry. The six trigonometric
functions which are defined in terms of ratios are used routinely in calculations made by
surveyors and navigators. Trigonometric functions also have applications in the physical
and life sciences. Procedure using trigonometric tables and those using a calculator are
included as needed to solve problems.
Triangle solution problems, trigonometric identities, and trigonometric
equations require knowledge of elementary algebra.

III. Objectives
After completing the course, the students should be able to;

1. define trigonometric functions,
2. enumerate the application of trigonometry,
3. evaluate trigonometric functions,
4. graph trigonometric functions,
5. solve equation involving trigonometric function,
6. solve problems on the application of trigonometric functions to geometry.

IV. Course Content

TOPICS Time Allotment
Orientation
Chapter 1: Introduction 7.7 hrs
Definition
Plane Angles
Measures of angles
degrees measure
radians/radian measure
Arc length
Area of a sector

Chapter 2: Trigonometric Functions 7.7 hrs
Coordinate in a Plane

Chapter 3: Trigonometric Functions of an Acute Angle 7.7 hrs
Functions of complementary angles
Finding the other functions of an acute
angle when one function is given

Angles with negative measures
Reduction Formulas
Functions of Special angles (30, 60, 90
degrees)

Applications of Special angles
Interpolation
Angle of elevation
Angle of depression
Bearing

Chapter 4: Solutions of Oblique Triangle 7.7 hrs
The Four cases
Laws of Sines: Solution of Case I and 2
Laws of Cosines: Solution of Case III and 4


Chapter 5: Graphic Representations of the Trigonometric
Functions
7.7 hrs
Graphs of sin x and cos x
Graphs of tan x, cot x, sec x, csc x
Chapter 6: Trigonometric Formulas and Identities 7.7 hrs
Fundamental Identities
Proving Trigonometric Identities

Chapter 7: Trigonometric Equations 7.7 hrs
Chapter 1: Introduction 7.7 hrs
Definition
Plane Angles
Measures of angles
degrees measure
radians/radian measure
Arc length
Area of a sector

Chapter 2: Trigonometric Functions 7.7 hrs
Coordinate in a Plane

Chapter 3: Trigonometric Functions of an Acute Angle 7.7 hrs
Functions of complementary angles
Finding the other functions of an acute
angle when one function is given

Angles with negative measures
Reduction Formulas
Functions of Special angles (30, 60, 90
degrees)

Applications of Special angles
Interpolation
Angle of elevation
Angle of depression
Bearing

Chapter 4: Solutions of Oblique Triangle 7.7 hrs
The Four cases
Laws of Sines: Solution of Case I and 2
Laws of Cosines: Solution of Case III and 4


Chapter 5: Graphic Representations of the Trigonometric
Functions
7.7 hrs
Graphs of sin x and cos x
Graphs of tan x, cot x, sec x, csc x



V. Strategies
1.Lecture Discussion
2. Group Dynamics
4. Boardwork

VI. Course Requirement
1. Attendance
2. Assignment
3. Class Participation
4. Oral Reporting
5. Midterm and Final Examination

VII. Reference
Arreola, Matias A. Solutions to Problems in PLANE and SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY with
SOLID MENSURATION. Popular Book Store, Sta. Cruz, Manila.


VIII. Grading System
1 1
Final Grade = (First Grade) + (Second Grade)
2 2

Where:
2 1
First Grade = (Class Standing before ME) + (Midterm Examination);
3 3

2 1
Second Grade = (Class Standing after ME) + (Final Examination)
3 3