The goals of the trigonometry course are to stress an algebraic, graphic, and numeric approach to:
- the concept of function, especially trigonometric functions arising from the study of circular motion
- right angle trigonometry and trigonometric functions of general angles
- the application of trigonometric functions in modeling problems
- trigonometric equations, inequalities, and identities
- graphing trigonometric functions
- applying trigonometric functions to polar coordinates, complex numbers, and vectors
To accomplish these goals the class incorporates interactive laboratories using technology and student activities that emphasize writing and student cooperation as integral parts of the class.