Lake Tahoe Community College

Syllabus -- Euclidean Geometry

Math 153-1 (4 units)

Winter, 1999

(Mr. Paul Kushner)

Tues, Thurs (3:30-5:20 PM)

voice mail 541-4660 ext 314

Room A213

REQUIRED TEXT: Geometry by Harold Jacobs, 2nd Edition

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a formal course in Geometry, covering the basics

of lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, similarity, parallels, the

Pythagorean Theorem, and special right angles. Methods of deductive reasoning

will be studied. A portion of this class will be taught in the computer lab.

PREREQUISITE: Math 152A, 152B, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on

Mathematics Assessment Test. (Math 152B may be taken concurrently.)

GRADING POLICY:

Chapters 1 & 2 Exam 1 @ 100 points = 100 points

Chapter 3 Exam 1 @ 100 points = 100 points

Chapter 4 Exam 1 @ 100 points = 100 points

Chapters 5 & 6 Exam 1 @ 100 points = 100 points

Chapters 9 & 10 Exam 1 @ 100 points = 100 points

Quizzes (based on homework) 5 @ 20 points = 100 points

Final Exam (Chaps 1-6, 9-11) 1 @ 200 points = 200 points

total = 800 points

The final is Tuesday, March 23rd, 1999 from 4:00-6:00 PM. Your letter grade

will be based on your percentage of the possible points. The total possible

is 800 points.

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F less than 60%

MAKE-UP POLICY: There are no make-ups for quizzes; however, one quiz will be

dropped, taking the best 5 out of 6. Make-ups for Chapter Tests and the Final

will be assessed a 10% penalty, (except with a written medical excuse).

OFFICE HOURS: per appointment

TUTORING: Free tutoring is available in the Learning Assistance Center, room

B107. Hours will be posted on the door of our classroom.

REGISTRATION:

1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions & Records.

2. The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, January 29,

1999.

3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, March 5, 1999.

4. After March 5, 1999, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the

following grades:

A, B, C, D, F, or I (Incomplete, given in special circumstances.)

In this class, it is YOUR responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid

a grade!

NOTE: If you have a certified disability or need special accommodations,

please see Mr. Kushner ASAP.

Day Date Topic Assignment

Tues 1/5/99 Introduction, 1-1, 1-2

Thurs 1/7/99 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6

Tues 1/12/99 1-7, 1-8, 1-9

Thurs 1/14/99 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, QUIZ #1 (1.1-1.9)

Tues 1/19/99 2-4, 2-5, 2-6

Thurs 1/21/99 3-1, CHAPTERS 1 & 2 TEST bring protractor next class

Tues 1/26/99 3-2, 3-3, 3-4

Thurs 1/28/99 3-5, 3-6, 4-1, QUIZ #2 (3.1-3.4)

Tues 2/2/99 review proofs, review Chap 3, 4-1

Thurs 2/4/99 4-2, CHAPTER 3 TEST

Tues 2/9/99 4-3, 4-4, 4-5 bring compass next class

Thurs 2/11/99 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, QUIZ #3 (4.1-4.5)

Tues 2/16/99 5-1, 5-2, 6-1

Thurs 2/18/99 6-2, 6-3, CHAPTER 4 TEST

Tues 2/23/99 6-4, 6-5, 6-6

Thurs 2/25/99 6-7, 9-1, 9-2, QUIZ #4 (5.1, 5.2, 6.1-6.6)

Tues 3/2/99 9-3, 9-4, 9-5

Thurs 3/4/99 9-6, 10-1, CHAPTERS 5 & 6 TEST

Tues 3/9/99 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, QUIZ #5 (Chap. 9)

Thurs 3/11/99 10-5, 10-6, CHAPTER 9 TEST

Tues 3/16/99 10-7, (11-1 briefly), 11-2, 11-3,

Thurs 3/18/99 (trig overview), QUIZ #6 (Chap. 10), Review

Tues 3/23/99 FINAL EXAM (4:00-6:00 PM) Good Luck!