Math 321 –
College Geometry
Spring 2003
Office: Bin 320
Office Hours: 10-11 MWF,
3-4:30 MW, 12-2 TTh or by appointment
Office Phone: 886-5435
Final Exam: Wed. May 7th 8-10
Text: Advanced Euclidean Geometry by Alfred
Posamentier
Web Page: http://www.tamu
commerce.edu/coas/math/FACULTY/AURAND/aurand.html
This
is an upper level math course, so proofs are a very important part of what we
do. Our study of Geometry will begin
where High School Geometry finishes. We
will focus our attention on subjects that are of interest in Euclidean Geometry
that extend the beauty and understanding of topics that are mastered in High
School Geometry. Lastly we will discuss
elements on non Euclidean Geometry. We
will attempt to cover all or parts Chapter 1 through 6 and have some
supplemental material for the topics we will explore in non-Euclidean
Geometry. You will be assigned a group
project from chapters 7 – 11.
We
will be using the program Geometer Sketchpad
for many of the classroom assignments.
It is included with your textbook and installed in the computers in the
Math Lab for your use.
Attendance
is very important in this class. There
will be daily assignments and projects handed out in class. It is your responsibility to find out
what you missed if you are absent from any class. Homework will be assigned in
class. No late homework will be
accepted without a university authorized excuse.
Homework
10%
Project
-10%
3
Tests - 50%
Comprehensive
Final - 30%
I
have an “open door” policy, so feel free to come by and ask questions any time
when you see that I am in my office.
“All
students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency
and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment.” (See
Student’s Guide Handbook, Policies and Procedures, Conduct)
Students requesting
accommodations for disabilities must go through the Academic Support
Committee. For more information, please
contact the Director of Disability Resources & Services, Halladay Student
Services Bldg., Room 303D, (903)886-5835