POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REVISED CURRICULLUM 2011
SUBJECT SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE : PLANE AND SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY

COURSE CODE : MATH 2033

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This subject is non-calculus based course that deals with the conceptual foundations of classical
mechanics. It includes the basic concepts in rectilinear and rotational motion and dynamics, as well as the
physical laws and principles of Newtonian mechanics. It also covers the study of force, matter and energy
principles and the physical laws of governing universe.

NUMBER OF UNITS : 3 units

PRE-REQUISITE COURSE/S: NONE

VISION:

Clearing the paths while laying new foundations to transform the Polytechnic University of the
Philippines into an epistemic community.

MISSION:

Reflective of the great emphasis being given by the country's leadership aimed at providing appropriate
attention to the alleviation of the plight of the poor, the development of the citizens, and of the national
economy to become globally competitive, the University shall commit its academic resources and
manpower to achieve its goals through:

a. Provision of undergraduate and graduate education which meet international standards of quality
and excellence;

b. Generation and transmission of knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and
responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international environment;

c. Provision of more equitable access to higher education opportunities to deserving and qualified
Filipinos; and

d. Optimization, through efficiency and effectiveness, of social, institutional, and individual returns
and benefits derived from the utilization of higher education resources.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 8-POINT AGENDA

1. Pursuing Academic Excellence through Disciplinal Integrity

2. Embedding a Culture of Research
3. Insuring Transparency and Participatoriness in Giving Rewards and Sanctions
4. Modernizing and Upgrading of Physical Facilities, Equipment, Library, and Campus
Development
5. Academic Freedom
6. Institutionalizing Civil Society Engagement and Involved Extension Service Program
7. Assuring Transparency in Fiscal Responsibility
8. Assessing Institutional Processes and Reviewing Critically and Rationally the Organization
GOALS OF THE COLLEGE:

1. Provide quality education thorough instruction, advance research and extension services;
2. Produce world-class professionals as potential industry leaders and job providers;
3. Develop and produce facilities through the use of adapted technology and indigenous materials;
and
4. Maintain, upgrade or improve facilities through the application of engineering technology.

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM:

1. Strengthen the BSCE program consistent with the global trends;

2. Develop faculty as competent mentors and quality researchers, through advance studies, and other
facets of continuing professional education;
3. Develop critical thinking ad communication skills of the students, giving emphasis to research
and extension services;
4. Equip graduates with appropriate knowledge and technical skills imbued with desirable work
attitudes and moral values, through enhanced teaching/learning process by using multimedia
facilities on top of traditional method;
5. Create a conducive teaching and learning atmosphere with emphasis to faculty and students
growth and academic freedom;
6. Establish network with educational institutions, industries, GOs and NGOs local and
international, which could serve as;
a) Funding sources and/or partners of researches.
b) Sources of new technology.
c) Centers for faculty and students exchange program and on-the-job trainings and;
d) Grantees of scholarships/additional facilities and;
7. Continuously conduct action researchers on the needs of laboratory and other facilities that could
be locally produced or innovated using local materials and adapted technology.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the student must be able to:

Differentiate the positive angle from the negative angle

Differentiate radian from degree, and the coterminal from quadrantal angles
Convert the angles to radian and degree measures
Solve the problems on the relationship between arc and angle
Define the trigonometric function of an acute angle
Differentiate and compare reciprocal functions and co-functions
Find the functions of the special angles and the quadrantal angles
Find the trigonometric function of any angle by reduction formula
Evaluate expressions containing 0
Define angle of depression, angle of elevation, subtended angle and bearings
Solve problems on right triangles by drawing the correct figure and applying the correct
principles
Classify solution of oblique triangles in four cases
Prove the derivation of formulas of the law of sines and cosines
Give ten numbers of solution of case II
Solve the problems on oblique triangles
Memorize the eight fundamentals identities and formulas
Prove identities
Evaluate expressions without the use of the calculator
Define period, amplitude and phase shift
Graph the basic functions and the reciprocal functions
Draw the graph of the function
Evaluate and prove trigonometric function
 Solve inversed and trigonometric functions
Solve problems on oblique spherical triangle
COURSE OUTLINE:

THE ANGLE
Definition of terms
Measurement of angles
Relation between arc and angle

TRIGONOMETRIS FUNCTIONS
Trigonometric function of an acute angle
o Definition of the six trigonometric functions
o Co-terminal values
o Co-functions
o Function of zero and negative
Trigonometric functions of special angle
Trigonometric function of any angle
Evaluation of expressions containing trigonometric
Function of any angle

QUIZ NO. 1

APPLICATION OF RIGHT TRIANGLE

Definition of terms
Solution of right triangles

SOLUTION OF OBLIQUE TRIANGLE

Law of sines
Law of cosines
Four cases
o Two angles and sides given
o Two sides and the angle opposite of them
o Two sides and the included angle
o Three sides given
Applications

QUIZ NO. 2

TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES
Identify relations
Function of sum/difference of angles
Double angle formula
Half angle formula
Sum/Difference of function
Proving identities involving trigonometric functions
Evaluation without the use of calculators

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

Line representation of the trigonometric function
Graph of trigonometric functions

INVERSE TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

Graph of inverse function
General values
Principal values
Evaluation of expression involving inverse
Proving inverse trigonometric equations
TRIGONOMETRIC AND INVERSE TRIGONOMETRIC EQUATIONS

QUIZ NO. 3

COMPLEX NUMBERS
Complex number in polar and triangular form
Operation with complex numbers
Power/roots

SOLUTION OF RIGHT AND OBLIQUE AND SPHERICAL TRIANGLE

Definition
Solution of right spherical triangle
Polar and isosceles spherical triangle
Solution of oblique spherical triangles

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Quizzes/Examinations
2. Experiments
3. Reaction papers (based on student attendance in at least three trade exhibits. Seminars,
conventions, etc. That are related to the subject)
4. Creative Research/Production Output (Group out-put applying the gained technical know-how in
the subject)
5. Class-participant (i.e., recitation, behavior/attitude, attendance/punctuality, assignment/seatwork)

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:

1. Quizzes/Examinations
2. Creative Activities/Production Output
3. Recitation and Seatwork

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:

Final grade= 55% og reqt. 1+ 20% of reqt. 2+ 7.5% of reqt. 3+ 7.5% of reqt. 4+ 10% of reqt. 5

STRATEGIES AND METHODS OF TEACHING:

1. Pre-testing to assess the level of students knowledge

2. Lecture/Discussion
3. Assignments, Reaction Papers
4. Experiments

Suggested Learning Activities

1. Seminars, Trade Exhibits, Study Tour, Symposia, etc.

2. Company Visits

TEXTBOOK AND REFERENCES:

Trigonometry: a Graphing Approach, 1st edition by Franklin Demman, 1990

Trigonometry with Calculation by Hestenes and Hill, Addison Wesley Publishing
co., 1982
Trigonometry by Fe N. Reyes, National Bookstore, Manila, 1990