Math 30 Geometry Syllabus Spring 2011

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1 Instructor: Susan Nack Office: Room 612 Phone: Final Exam Mon 5/23: 9:00 am 10:50 am Office Hours: Mon: 11:10-12:30 pm Wed: 11:10 am 12:30 pm webpage: Course Materials: Required Text: Elementary Geometry for College Students, 5th Edition, Alexander /Koeberlein, Brooks/Cole Cengage, (Note: This book is available in an International Edition in paperback at considerable discount from the hardcover.) Optional: Interactive Student Study Guide Textbook Online Website: Supplies: Protractor, Compass, Ruler, Scientific Calculator Note: Textbooks and calculators are available in the LLRC on 2-hour reserve. Course Description This course is an introduction to Euclidian geometry. It includes theorems and proofs, sets, congruent and similar polygons, circles, geometric constructions, areas, volumes, geometric loci, elementary logic, and deductive reasoning. Prerequisite: MATH 020 F Elementary Algebra with a grade of C or better or math skills clearance. Geometry Instructional Objectives. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Distinguish between inductive and deductive reasoning. Write geometric proofs using the definitions, postulates, theorems and corollaries of Euclidean geometry. Summarize the relationship that exists between geometric figures' corresponding sides and angles. Justify with a proof that geometric figures are congruent or similar. Create basic geometric constructions using a straight edge and compass only. Calculate areas, perimeters, and volumes of geometric figures. Use geometric theorems to discover the relationships of chords, secants and tangents of a circle. Calculate the circumference and area of a circle. Syl S11,doc Math 30 Nack 1

2 Geometry Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of MATH 030 F Plane Geometry, the student will be able to: 1) Write a geometric proof using definitions, postulates, theorems and corollaries of Euclidean Geometry. 2) Create a basic geometric construction. 3) Use arithmetic operations and algebraic properties to solve problems involving geometric figures and formulas.. Class Structure: Each 2 hour class will be divided as follows: 1. Course Announcements: 5 minutes: It is important to attend all classes and to be on time. Students are responsible for any information given in class. 2. Quiz and Homework Grading: (10 minutes): While homework is being graded, students will take a 5 minute quiz which is graded immediately afterwards. Homework Review: 35 minutes. Students should anticipate 6-8 hours of homework per week 3. Break: There will be a 10-minute break. 4. New Material: New material will be presented using lecture, worksheets, and group learning. Homework is due on the sections covered in class. On Exam Days: Class will start with class announcements and up to a 30 minute Test Review Question and Answer Session. The exam will take the remainder of the class. No notes are allowed unless provided by the teacher. Class Preparation Assignments: Homework (60 points): Homework is assigned daily. It is designed to prepare you for your quizzes and exams. You are encouraged to work together on the homework. Homework will be graded on a scale from 0 to3. In order to receive 3 points, EVERY problem must be attempted. Your top 20 homeworks will be counted. In Class Quiz (80 points): These five minute quizzes will be based on concepts from the previous class. They are worth 4 points each. The top 20 quizzes will be counted. Tests (500 points): There are 4 tests, and a Final Exam. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UPS. If your Final Exam is higher than your lowest test score, it will also be substituted for that grade. Math Lab Requirement (15 points) is one hour EACHweek for a total of 15 hours. The Math Lab is located in the rear of the LLRC on Syl S11,doc Math 30 Nack 2

3 the first floor. Math lab hours commence the second week of class. Note: Additional help is available in the Student Services Center and in the Disabled Students Center. Proof of this tutoring will fulfill the Math Lab requirement. GRADING POLICY Grades are based on the percentage of points earned divided by the total points possible. as follows: A: 90% or higher B: 80% C: 70% D: 60% F: below 60% Grades online at: Login and password will be given to you by the teacher Always keep your graded assignments for your protection until your final grade is posted. WAIT TIME FOR LATE INSTRUCTORS If, due to unforeseen emergencies, the instructor does not arrive at the scheduled start time for class, students are to wait for fifteen minutes (unless otherwise notified by the division). If they do not receive notification to wait for their instructor to arrive, after 15 minutes the students may leave with no penalty for absence or assigned work due for that class meeting. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided. The Disability Support Services office functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of educational accommodations. Please let me know if you qualify so we may set up testing arrangements.. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. Such standards are founded on basic concepts of integrity and honesty. These include, but are not limited to, the following areas: 1. Students shall not plagiarize 2. Students shall not cheat 3. Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to plagiarize or cheat. Syl S11,doc Math 30 Nack 3

4 Instructors may deal with academic dishonesty in one or more of the following ways: 1. Assign an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand or point reduction. 2. Assign an F on all or part of a particular paper, project, or exam. 3. Report to the appropriate administrators, with notification of same to the student(s), for disciplinary action by the College. Such a report will be accompanied by supporting evidence and documentation. Repeated violations may result in students receiving an F in the course, suspension or dismissal from the College. STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE POLICY The standards of student conduct and disciplinary action for violation of Board Policy 5500 were approved by the NOCCCD Board on January 28, 2003, and were drawn in compliance with Sections 66300, 76030, 76033, 76034, of the State Education Code. Students are expected to respect and obey civil and criminal law and shall be subject to the legal penalties for violation of the city, county, state, and national law(s). Student conduct must conform to Board Policy and college regulations and procedures. As cited in BP5500, A student who violates the standards of student conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the removal, suspension or expulsion of the student. Students have an obligation to familiarize themselves with the College s policies, rules and regulations and to conduct themselves in a reasonable, respectful manner, which is conducive toward attaining their educational goal. Upon registration, each student should obtain a copy of the College Policies and Regulations: Standards of Student Conduct and Discipline Policy. Contained therein are the policies approved by the Board of Trustees governing student behavior and the applicable penalties for violations of these policies. Copies are available in the Student Affairs Office, the Office of Equity and Diversity, all division offices, and the Student Services office. CHILDREN ON CAMPUS Children are not allowed on campus unless supervised by a parent or guardian. Children may not attend classes or computer labs (unless the course is specifically designed to include children.) Children must be supervised so educational activities are not interrupted and may not be left unattended in common areas such as the library, student center, food services area, quad or college parking lots. Syl S11,doc Math 30 Nack 4

5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT Take note of the safety features in and around the classroom. Also, please study the posted evacuation routes. The most direct route of exit may not be the safest. Running out of the building during earthquakes may be dangerous. During strong earthquakes, it is recommended to duck, cover, and hold until the quaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and others. FULLERTON COLLEGE CATALOG AND CLASS SCHEDULE The Fullerton College Catalog and the Class Schedule contain a number of policies relating to students that are important to you. Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. You may purchase copies of these publications at the campus bookstore, or you may read them online at the Fullerton College website, GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL FROM CLASS Attendance: If you miss 4 classes or 8 hours of class you may be dropped. Please inform me by phone or if an exceptional situation prevents you from attending class or forces you to leave class early.. Class Participation: Under Title 5 California Administrative Code, Section 58004: A student may be dropped if no longer participating in the course. "No longer participating includes but is not limited to excessive absences." Participation is defined as: Arrive on time to class and stay the entire class period. Bring all of the materials necessary for that class. Contribute to group activities. Complete all assignments Take all assigned quizzes and exams. Contribute to class discussions. Note that participation does not relate to the grade you are getting. Inappropriate or disruptive behavior has its consequences and will be dealt with according to the Standards of Student Conduct and Discipline Policy in the catalog (p ) : COMMUNICATION: Phone: Be sure to leave your name and phone number at the beginning of the message. I will return your call as soon as possible. If you need to drop this class, it is YOUR responsibility to complete the necessary steps -- DO NOT ASSUME YOU HAVE BEEN DROPPED FROM THE CLASS Be sure that I have a valid address so that you receive all class communications. Syl S11,doc Math 30 Nack 5

6 Tentative Class Schedule Chapter Tests below are from the Textbook and count as part of homework Chapter Tests: Do ALL problems Homework: Do ODD problems only unless otherwise stated. Date In Class Homework Due 1/ Math Lab Walk Through 10:05 am 1/ (omit Venn Diagrams) 1.2: / : / : 31 37,43 1.5: / : 1 23, 1.7: 1-31, 2/ : 1 25,, 31,33 2.2: / : 1 35,, omit 9,19 2.4: 7 43, 2/ : 1 37, omit and 33, Chapter Tests 1 & 2 (omit 10,11) ALL 2/16 9 TEST 1 2/21 President s Day 2/ : 1 37, 2/ : 1 35, 3.3: 1 39,omit / : 5 33; 37, 4.1: 3 13, / : 5 33, (omit 15) 4.3: 1 19,, 23, 33, 37 3/ : 1-39,Chapter Tests 3 & 4 3/14 15 TEST 2, 3/ : / : 3 33, 5.3: / : : / : 1 31, 6.1: 1 33, 3/ : 1 33, 6.3: / : 9-13 ALL( no inequalities) 7.1: / : 1-37, 7.3: 7-29 odd 4/ Chapter Tests 5-7 4/13 24 TEST 3 4/18- SPRING BREAK 4/ : / : 1-35; 8.3: / : 1-41, 8.5: 1 21,29,31 5/ : 1 11; : / : : 7 27, 43,45 5/11 30 Chapter Tests 8 & 9 5/16 31 Test 4 5/18 32 Final Exam Review 5/23 33 Final 9:00 am 10:50 am Syl S11,doc Math 30 Nack 6

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