Mt 322 Topics in Geometry - Fall 2003

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

Course Description

The most important objective of this course is to introduce students to mathematical thinking and reasoning through a hands-on exploration of interesting and challenging topics in geometry. The emphasis in this course is on conjecture, exploration, and articulation of geometric ideas, leading to the development of a robust proof or refutation.

Mt 322: Geometry Syllabus.

Weekly Course Assignments

Chapter 1: Exploration and Conjecture (available August 26)
Chapter 2: Mathematical Arguments and Triangle Geometry (available September 2)
Chapter 3: Circle Geometry and Robust Constructions (available September 16)
Appendix A: Trigonometry (available September 30)
Chapter 4: Analytic Geometry (available October 7)
Chapter 5: Isometries in the Plane (available October 21)

The assignment for Chapter 5 includes questions for your mid-semester reflection. Your email responses to this mid semester reflection are due by noon on Wednesday, November 5.

Chapter 7: Symmetry in the Plane (available November 4)
Chapter 8 - part 1: Hyperbolic Geometry (available November 18)
Chapter 8 - part 2: Hyperbolic Geometry (available November 25)

Study Guides for Tests

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

Study Guide for Benchmark Test #1
The window-of-opportunity for this benchmark is September 16 - 26.

Study Guide for Test #1 is available. This test will be given in class on September 30.

By class consensus, we rescheduled Test #2 to Thursday, October 30. The study guide for this test is now available.

Study Guide for Test #3 is available. This test has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 25.

Study Guide for Benchmark Test #2 is available. The window-of-opportunity for this benchmark is December 1 through December 8. Make an appointment with Sister Barbara to take the Benchmark outside of class time during this window-of-opportunity.

Study Guide for the Final Exam is now available. The cumulative final exam for this course is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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This page was updated on December 2, 2003.