Students are to gain an appreciation of the use of trigonometry in a field they would not normally associate with mathematics.  Students will have been studying the trig functions primarily from an abstract, mathematical view.  They will know basic properties such as how trig functions relate angles to sides of triangles as well as the properties of a wave.  It is the intent of the session for them to see this information being used on a daily basis in a field that can be easily seen as critical. 

After the session the students should be prepared to begin looking at other fields where trigonometry is used and should begin the process of applying their knowledge. How important is mathematics in your field?
How significant was your math education in understanding other content you needed to learn in school?
What courses did you need to take in college?
Students should be able to answer the question: How are trigonometric functions used in the medical field?