MTH 322 Geometry Fall 2011
Department of Mathematics, University of Rhode Island
Instructor |
Orlando Merino, merino@math.uri.edu, 874-4442, Lippitt Hall 101C |
Meets |
Lippitt Hall 204, MWF 11 a.m. |
Text |
Geometry and Symmetry, by L. Christine Kinsey, Teresa E. Moore, Efstratios Prassidis, ISBN 978-0-470-49949-8 |
Prerequisites |
MTH 215 or permission of the instructor |
Topics |
History of early geometry, Euclid's The Elements, euclidean geometry, Neutral geometry, non-euclidean geometries, symmetry, logic and proofs. |
Evaluation |
Midterm 15%, Final Exam 25%, Written project 20%, oral presentation 20%, Homework 20%. |
About the Course |
This course is an introduction to Geometry. In this class you will do mathematical proofs, as well as oral and written exposition of mathematical topics. Students in Secondary Education in Mathematics must take MTH322, and we will pay special attention to the NCATE/NCTM Program Standards 2, 3, and 11, which are listed below. MTH322 is also a good class for students of mathematics or other areas who are interested in learning about geometry. NCATE/NCTM Program Standards (2003) Standard 2: Knowledge of Reasoning and Proof Candidates reason, construct, and evaluate mathematical arguments and develop an appreciation for mathematical rigor and inquiry.
Standard 3: Knowledge of Mathematical Communication Candidates communicate their mathematical thinking orally and in writing to peers, faculty, and others. Indicators
Standard 11: Knowledge of Geometries Candidates use spatial visualization and geometric modeling to explore and analyze geometric shapes, structures, and their properties. Indicators
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Technology |
We will use the software GEOGEBRA, which is available free for download. |
Instructor's expectations |
[Based on: Zucker, S., Teaching at the University Level, AMS Notices (43), 1996, pp 863-865.] |
Special Needs |
Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me early in the semester so that we may work out reasonable accomodations to support your success in this course. Students should also contact Disability Services for Student, Office of Student Life, 330 Memorial Union, Kingston, 874-2098. |
Academic Honesty |
Students are expected to be honest in all academic work. A student's name on any written work shall be regarded as assurance that the work is the result of the student's own thought and study. Work should be stated in the student's own words, properly attributed to its source. Students have an obligation to know how to quote, paraphrase, summarize, or reference the work of others with integrity. The following are examples of academic dishonesty.
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Late work |
Late work is either not accepted, or accepted under certain conditions and with a penalty. More details will be given in class. |
Additional Information |
The University Manual (See www.uri.edu/facsen/MANUAL_08.html ) contains useful information: 8.39.10-12 (attendance); 8.51.11-14 (excused absences); 8.51.15 (examinations during the semester); 8.51.16 (final examinations); 8.27.16-19, 8.27.17-19, 8.27.10-15 (plagiarism-instructor's responsibilities, judicial action, and student's responsibilities); and 8.52.10 (grading criteria). |
Civility Policy |
The University of Rhode Island has adopted a civility policy regarding disruptive classroom behaviors. Disruptive behaviors are defined as behaviors that interfere with the learning and/or teaching process. Disruptive behaviors in the classroom include inappropriate talking during lectures or class discussions or in any manner interfering with other student's ability to have a quality learning experience. Students who engage in disruptive behavior will receive one warning without penalty. Continued incidents of disrupting the class will result in the initiation of removal procedures or the loss of a letter grade. Disruptive behaviors include cell phone and pager use. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off, silent, and out of sight during classes, and you should not be checking for calls or messages during class (including "texting"). Common sense and common courtesy should govern classroom civility. |
"Incomplete" grade |
I follow to the letter the URI regulations concerning incomplete grades, namely the following paragraphs taken from the university manual:
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