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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: MATH 110
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered)
COURSE TITLE A Survey of Geometry
LECTURE HOURS: 1.0
LAB HOURS: 0.0
UNITS: 1.0
PREREQUISITE: MATH 105/106 with grade of "C" or better or appropriate score on assessment exam or
equivalent.
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
CO-REQUISITE: None
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
Grade/CR/NC Option
NONE
Max No. Units
Maximum Class Size 40
Max No. Enrollments
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
A study of points, lines, angles, polygons, triangles, right triangles, congruent triangles, parallel lines,
quadrilaterals, area, volume, similarity, circles, truth tables, and Venn diagrams.
NOTE:
Scientific calculators will be used extensively.
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be
attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the
area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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understand definitions of basic geometric concepts;
calculate linear measures in the English and metric systems;
measure angles and know relationships among angles;
know properties of triangles;
use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine lengths of triangle sides;
state properties of special quadrilaterals and regular polygons;
use the concepts of congruence and similarity in problem solving;
know and be able to apply basic area formulas;
recognize characteristics of three-dimensional figures;
calculate volumes and surface areas;
construct simple, compound, and if-then statements;
distinguish between logical and illogical reasoning patterns; and
make logical deductions using Venn diagrams.
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Date Approved:
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Date Scanned:
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Basic geometric concepts
Linear measurement
Angle measurement
Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
Special quadrilaterals and regular polygons
Congruence and similarity
Basic area formulas
Areas of compound figures
Three-dimensional figures
Volume
Simple and compound statements
Statements of negation
If-then statements
Reasoning patterns
Venn diagrams
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
8
6
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6
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: Geometry and Logic Concepts
Required
Edition: 1st ISBN 0-534-92235-X
Alternate
Author: Kaufmann
Recommended
Publisher: PWS-Kent
Date Published: 1989
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course, a request for exception must
be attached and a rationale provided. This request for exception will be approved or denied by the
Curriculum Committee.
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METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Please check where appropriate; however, a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why
substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
matching items
other (specify) problem solving
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
NOTE: ALL Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which
require the student to study outside of class. Therefore, activity classes for which degree credit status is
requested must also indicate, on the above list, the areas of outside study.
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COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Students will determine which geometric properties are appropriate to use in specific situations.
Students will apply theorems to various applied geometric problems. Students will identify and classify
geometric properties.