MAT 215 - Geometry

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 website

Required Materials:

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

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024