Mt 322 Topics in Geometry - Fall 2002

Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY
Sr. Barbara E. Reynolds, Ph.D.

Course Description

(as found in the Cardinal Stritch University Catalog for Undergraduate Studies 2000 - 2002)

This course offers a variety of geometrical topics which may include taxicab geometry, conic sections, four-dimensional space, trigonometry in the unit circle, the geometry of the sphere, and geometric patterns in art. The topics will be determined by the instructor and the needs of the students.

Mt 322: Geometry Syllabus.

Weekly Course Assignments

Chapter 1: Exploration and Conjecture (available August 27)
Chapter 2: Mathematical Arguments and Triangle Geometry (available September 5)
Chapter 3: Circle Geometry and Robust Constructions (available September 24)

Assignment 3-A: Developing Proofs

Chapter 4: Analytic Geometry (available October 8)
Chapter 5: Isometries in the Plane (available October 24)
Chapter 7: Symmetry in the Plane (available November 12)
Chapter 8: Hyperbolic Geometry (available about November 21)

Study Guides for Tests

Study guides for each test will be posted one week before each scheduled test.

Study Guide for Benchmark Test #1 will be available September 20. The window-of-opportunity for this benchmark is October 1 through 15. Make an appointment with Sister Barbara to take the Benchmark outside of class time.

Study Guide for Test #1 available October 2. This test will be given in class on October 8.

Study Guide for Test #1.5 available October 17. This test will be given in class on October 24.

Study Guide for Test #2 is NOW AVAILABLE. This test will be given in class on November 26.

Study Guide for Benchmark Test #2 is NOW AVAILABLE. The window-of-opportunity for this benchmark is December 2 through December 9.

Study Guide for the Final Exam is NOW AVAILABLE. The cumulative final exam for this course is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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This page was updated on November 29, 2002.