MAT 215 - Geometry

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes the following topics: Euclidean geometry of points, lines, triangles, circles, and polygons; right triangle trigonometry; and analytical geometry of the straight line. (This course is designed primarily for elementary teachers.)

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100, RDG 100 and (MAT 102 or MAT 153) with a minimum grade of “C”.

Corequisite(s): Take EDU 102 with a Minimum Grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Introductory Geometry
Construction, Congruence, and Similarity
Congruence and Similarity
Area, Pythagorean Theorem, and Volume

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Scientific calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.

Grading System:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define and classify geometric figures by using the appropriate definitions and symbols.
Measure angles using the appropriate tools, definitions or theorems.
Convert between and within the U.S. customary and the metric systems of measurement using dimensional analysis or proportional equations.
Evaluate application problems using the Pythagorean Theorem and distance formula.
Calculate perimeter, area and volume of geometric figures by using appropriate mathematical formulas.
Construct geometric figures using a compass and straightedge.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021