EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY

Syllabus

Winter 2008                                                                             Judy Guinn

TuTh 8:00-9:50AM                                                      Home Phone: (775) 588-6413

Room E106                                                                              Voicemail: (530) 541-4660 ext.476

REQUIRED TEXT:  Geometry, Prentice Hall Mathematics

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This is a formal course in Geometry covering the basics of lines, planes, angles, triangles and congruence, the Pythagorean Theorem, similarity, and special right triangles.  The methods of deductive reasoning will be studied in depth.

STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to:
1. exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
2. engage in logical and critical thinking;
3. read technical information; and
4. demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements and checking and verifying results.

PREREQUISITE:  C or better in Mat152A and Mat152B, or satisfactory score on assessment test.  Mat152B may be taken concurrently.

GRADING POLICY:

                        Exam 1  (Chapters 1-3)                                    100 points

                        Exam 2  (Chapters 4-6)                                    100 points

                        Homework                                                       190 points

                        Quizzes                                                              75 points

                        Final  (Cumulative)                                            150 points

                                                                                    Total=  615 points

Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the total points.  The total points possible are 615 points.

                        A                     90-100%

                        B                      80-89%

                        C                     70-79%

                        D                     60-69%

                        F                      less than 60%

MAKE-UP POLICY: There are no make-ups for quizzes however one quiz score will be dropped, taking the best 3 out of 4 quizzes.  Make-up for Exams and the Final will be assessed a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused.  Students must contact the instructor in advance of the examination in order to arrange a make-up. 

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:  If there is anyone in this class who has need for test-taking or note-taking arrangements through the Disabilities Resource Center, please feel free to come and discuss this with me.  Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible.  Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students).  All information will remain confidential.

HOMEWORK:  Homework will be due the next class period from when it was assigned.  For example, homework assigned on Tuesday is due Thursday and homework assigned Thursday is due the following Tuesday.  Late homework will be accepted one class period beyond the due date, with a 50% penalty, no exceptions.  You must turn your papers into my mailbox through the student mail-drop box, located near the Reprographics Room in the B wing of the college, if you are unable to attend class to avoid a late penalty.  I will check my mailbox at 11 AM on the days of instruction.  Homework not turned in to my box by 11 AM will be considered late.

OFFICE HOURS: A half-hour office hour will be arranged either before or after class as per student consensus and room availability.  I will also be available by appointment as needed. You can contact me by voicemail by calling the college at (530) 541-4660 and leaving a message on extension 476, or, preferably, calling me at home (775) 588-6413.

TUTORING:  Free tutoring is available in the Math Success Center.  The old Gateway Math Center (GMC) has been relocated upstairs in the main building on campus, where the old library used to be.  Schedules for tutoring will be handed out in class when made available to me.