SYLLABUS

 

 

Math 153, Euclidean Geometry

Instructor:  Audrey Morrow

Class meets:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 PM ~ 5:50 PM

Room:  A208, Main Campus    

Prerequisites:  You should have completed Math 152B or its equivalent, or demonstrated appropriate skills in the assessment process.  Math 152B may also be taken concurrently with Math 153.

Instructor’s Phone Number:  College 541-4660

Home Phone:  577-4141

Email:  ammathtype@aol.com

Textbook:  Geometry by Bass, Charles, Johnson & Kennedy

 

Items you’ll need to bring to class with you in addition to the book:  Some lined paper for note-taking, blank paper for drawing constructions, and graph paper.  You’ll also need to bring a compass, protractor and a small ruler.

 

 

Important dates for Fall Quarter, 2005:

 

Friday, 9/23:  Challenge exams are given in the Learning Resource Center  

 

Friday, 9/30:  Late Registration ends.

 

Friday, 10/14:  Last day to drop a full-quarter class with no record.

 

Friday, 11/18:  Last day to drop with a ‘W’ for full-quarter classes.

 

Thursday, 11/24:  College holiday, no classes through the weekend.

 

December 6th:  Final exam, Room A208, 4PM ~ 5:50 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                       General Info:

 

1)  With WEBREG up and running, the first two weeks of classes are a “Late registration” period.  In order to enroll during the first week, students will need to get a permit from A&R, and have the instructor sign.  During the second week of classes students will need to obtain a petition from Student Services, and return it signed by the instructor, to A&R.  Note:  Students may enroll ONLINE up until 11:00 PM on the first day that class meets.

 

 

2)  There is a coordinating online site, phschool.com that offers the opportunity to expand on the sections in the book.  Access the site, phschool.com and enter the correct web code for the section you want to look at.  See page xix in your text for further instructions.  I would advise each student to bookmark this site for frequent visits to explore topics, amplify your understanding and spot-check progress.

 

3)  This is a formal course in geometry, covering the basics of inductive and deductive reasoning, lines, segments, planes, angles, triangle congruence, parallel and perpendicular lines, and triangle inequalities.  You’ll be expected to take notes, keep a glossary, obtain the necessary tools for accomplishing your tasks and above all attend regularly.

 

4)  Pre and co-requisites:  Math 152B satisfies the prerequisite for this course, and may also be taken concurrently with math 153. 

 

 

5)  Student Outcomes:  The student who succeeds in Math 153 will exhibit skills in the topics covered, be able to engage in critical thinking, be able to read and assimilate technical information, and will be able to engage in problem-solving by:

a) analyzing and translating written language into mathematical statements

b) sketching diagrams that relate to a math problem

c) checking and verifying your results

 

6)  Learning disabled students:  Please see me and let me know what your special needs are, so that I can make sure that you are accommodated.

 

 

 

                                                 GRADING POLICY

 

During the quarter, students will take four exams including the final, several quizzes, and complete 16 or so homework assignments.  If you are still enrolled on Tuesday, December 6th, you will receive a letter grade  (A-F) for Math 153.  Your final course grade will be structured according to the following:

 

Midterms + Final exam:   85% of your course grade. 

Combined homework and quiz scores: 10%

Behavior and participation in class, including your attendance: 5%

 

MAKE UP EXAMS: You may make up one exam, with a 10% penalty on your test score.  If you score 90/100 points on a make up exam, 9 points are subtracted for a final score of 81.   Your makeup exam must be completed before the class meeting that follows the exam.   If you wish to make up an exam, you must notify me before the exam.  Not showing up will automatically result in a zero.

 

QUIZZES:  There are no make-up quizzes.

 

ATTENDANCE:  Students are allowed two absences with no explanation required.  Though I do not have a point system for penalizing further absences, LTCC allows Math 153 students to be dropped after four absences.   

 

HOMEWORK:   I will accept two late homework assignments.  If you have to miss a lecture, you may leave your homework in my mailbox on the due date.

 

 

               HABITS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS:

 

1)  Attend every lecture if you possibly can.  Sit where you won’t be distracted.

 

2)  Take notes, working along in class and keeping a glossary of unfamiliar terms.

 

3)  Do all assigned reading before class, so that you can bring up points in class that you found confusing.  Work the example problems as part of the reading.

 

4)  Do all of the assigned homework, even problems you are not able to finish.

 

5)  Ask questions and stay focused in class.  Do your socializing outside of class!