COURSE SYLLABUS

ECCE Department, School of Science and Engineering

Ateneo de Manila University
Intersession, School Year 2016-2017
ENGMA 10 (sections B and C)
Plane and Spherical Trigonometry/Solid Mensuration
Instructor: Luisito L. Agustin
1. Course Description
In this course we study various properties of triangles on the plane and on the
sphere, especially relationships among the sides and angles of such triangles. We then
survey applications of these properties in engineering. Also, we study parametric
equations of lines, conic sections and other curves in different coordinate systems
followed by mathematical models of various solid figures and their properties. We
then survey applications of solid mensuration and analytic geometry in engineering.
2. Learning Outcomes
In this course you must be able to
* do various computations involving plane figures
* do various computations involving 3D figures
* do various computations involving spherical geometry and trigonometry
3. Course Outline and Timeframe
The course outline and timeframe provided here are subject to change:
June 6 - June 17 (10 days): introduction, plane fgures
polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, elliptical and parabolic
sections
1st Exam: Friday, June 17
June 20 - July 1 (9 days): 3D figures
polyhedra, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, solids of revolution,
composite solids
2nd Exam: Friday, July 1
July 4 - July 15 (10 days): spherical geometry and trigonometry
properties of spheres, spherical geometry, spherical trigonometry
3rd Exam: Friday, July 15
4. Required Readings
Richard T. Earnhart: Solid Mensuration: Understanding the 3-D Space, C&E
Publishing, 2011.
Brummelen, Gien Van, Heavenly Mathematics: The Forgotten Art of Spherical
Trigonometry , Princeton University Press, 2012 (available online)

5. Suggested Readings and other Resources

Books
Palmer and Leigh, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, 2012
Granville, W. A., Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, and Four-place Tables
of Algorithms, Toronto Libraries, 2011
Kells, L., Kern, W., & Bland, J.R., Plane And Spherical Trigonometry. Nabu
Press, 2011
Thompson, H. D., Elementary Solid Geometry and Mensuration. Kessinger
Publishing, 2010
Software
* Stellarium, www.stellarium.org (ports to Android are also available)
* Spherical Easel, merganser.math.gvsu.edu/easel
6. Course Requirements
Major requirements: exams and/or their equivalents
Minor requirements: homework, quizzes, recitation, seatwork, conduct and
everything else that is not a major requirement
6.1. Usual Homework on Preparation
Unless otherwise announced, the following homework is assigned for regular
discussion days: Describe the most significant knowledge, skill or attitude learned as
you prepared for class discussion.
Credits:
This homework is worth 10 minor points. To get full credit, your homework
must be at least 3 sentences long and give specific details about a knowledge, skill or
attitude learned.
6.2. Usual Homework on Class Participation
Unless otherwise announced, the following homework is due for submission
on regular discussion days where the class met for regular discussion on the
immediately preceding date: Identify the top students in class, excluding yourself, who
contributed most to class discussion and/or contributed most to your understanding of
the material in the past session. Specify clearly why each one is being cited.
Credits:
This homework is worth 10 minor points. To get full credit, your homework
must be at least 3 sentences and give specific details as to why people are being cited.
6.3. Problem Sets
Expect sets of exercises to be assigned regularly as homework. You are
expected to do them and bring your work to class.
Credits:
Unless otherwise specified, each item is worth 1 minor point.

7. Grading System
M: major grade based on major requirements (average of exams);
m: minor grade based on minor points earned from minor requirements;
CS: class standing = 0.7M + 0.3m;
final grade: obtained from CS as follows:
F [0,50), D [50,60), C [60,69), C+ [69,77), B [77,86), B+ [86,92), A [92,100].
8. Class Policies
8.1. The Student Handbook
The policies in this syllabus apply in addition to those in the student handbook.
8.2. Attendance, Tardiness and Homework
Dean's Listers are NOT allowed unlimited cuts.
No make-up work will be given for requirements missed due to absences.
Homework are collected and/or checked at the start of class.
Students are considered late if they arrived after attendance and homework
have been checked. Students who arrive late will have points earned from homework
scaled by half.
All homework must be done before coming into the campus. Students who are
seen doing them will have points earned from the homework scaled by half. (Students
who arrive late and are seen preparing homework will have points scaled by half
twice.)
8.3. Dress Code
Slippers and similar footwear, including those that are not strapped at the back
of the heel, are not appropriate attire. Demerits for inappropriate attire and/or any
violation of the dress code of the university come in increasing multiples of 5 minor
points for every offense. Violators of the dress code may also be barred from class.

8.4. Exams
Students should come to class on time for exams.
All exams shall be accomplished on A4 bond paper using dark blue or black
ink. Students must bring 10 sheets of A4 bond paper and two dark blue or black pens
to exams.
Students may not pass notes, books and/or calculators among themselves
during exams. Students who do so will be asked to submit their papers immediately.
Except for calculators and watches with no other functionality, the use of
electronic devices is not allowed during exams. All gadgets must be in silent mode
during exams.
Students must write their names at the upper left area of each sheet of paper
they submit during exams. On the upper right area, they must label their papers page
1 of N, page 2 of N and so on, where N is the number of sheets they are submitting.
Answers must be arranged in order from number 1 onwards.
Students must submit their exam papers directly to the proctor. They may not
hand their papers to anyone else for submission, nor submit someone else's paper.
Students shall be penalized 10 points for each of the following offenses during exams:
* arriving late for an exam
* using the wrong kind of paper
* using pencil or ink other than dark blue or black
* violation of the dress code in 8.3
* submission of mislabled papers
* improper submission of exam papers
* having to ask for paper or pens during the exam (except if one can show 10
spoiled sheets of A4 paper or 2 dark blue or black pens that have run
out of ink)
* audible alerts from cellphones and/or gadgets
A student who misses an exam gets a grade of 0 for the exam.
8.5. Appeals
Appeals for changes to scores in exams, quizzes and other course work must
be made on the day graded course work are returned to the class.
8.6. Language
This is an English language course. All oral presentations and recitation shall
be in English. All documents submitted shall be in English.
8.7. Online Materials
Various materials and information related to the course will be made available
online thru egroups and mailing lists. Students are responsible for materials and
information distributed online although membership in the course egroups and
mailing lists is not required.

9. Consultation Hours
M to F, 1130 to 1220 (or by appointment), F-312