OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
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II.
Course
Prefix
Course
Number
MAT
080
Course
Name
Credit:
Elementary Plane
Geometry
Lecture
Lab
4
0
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Prerequisites:
MAT 070 or MAT 052 or appropriate score on Mathematics Placement Test.
III.
Course (Catalog) Description:
Course introduces elements of plane geometry. Content includes points, lines, planes, angles,
triangles, congruence, quadrilaterals, area, similarity and circles. Course objectives will be
achieved using computer-assisted learning, group discussions, and individual tutoring.
IV.
Learning Objectives:
Module A
Use Undefined terms, Postulates, and Theorems.
Recognize parallel and perpendicular lines.
Demonstrate when lines are parallel.
Module B
Find angular measure.
Recognize congruence between triangles.
Show similarity between triangles.
Module C
Identify quadrilaterals in a plane.
Demonstrate properties of quadrilaterals.
Demonstrate ability to identify polygons (regular and sum of interior and exterior angles).
Module D
Show the ability to specify polygonal regions.
Calculate areas of triangles and quadrilaterals.
Demonstrate the ability to calculate and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
Calculate the circumference of a circle.
Calculate the area of a circle.
Compute the length of arcs and area of sectors.
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Module E
Demonstrate the ability to calculate and recognize solids and their volumes and surface area,
specifically:
Prisms and pyramids.
Cylinders and cones.
Spheres.
Use geometric terminology.
Show the understanding of mathematical reasoning.
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the concepts of congruence and similarity to triangles.
Apply the concepts of parallel and perpendicular to lines and polygons.
Calculate and apply the concepts of perimeter and area to polygons.
Calculate and perform the measurements dealing with a circle.
Perform the measurements dealing with solids.
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Academic Integrity:
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic
integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
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cheating,
plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
helping others to cheat,
unauthorized changes on official documents,
pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies
and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are
found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a
disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for
Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI.
Outline of Topics:
Module A
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3.
Undefined terms, Postulates, and Theorems
Parallel and perpendicular lines.
Proving lines are parallel
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Module B
1.
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3.
Angular measure
Congruence between triangles
Similarity between triangles
Module C
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3.
Quadrilaterals in a plane
Properties of Quadrilaterals
Polygons (regular and sum of interior and exterior angles)
Module D
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Polygonal regions
Areas of triangles and quadrilaterals
The Pythagorean Theorem
The circumference of a circle
The area of a circle
Length of arc and areas of sectors
Module E
1. Solids and Their Volumes and Surface Area
A.
Prisms and pyramids
B.
Cylinders and cones
C.
Sphere
VII
Methods of Instruction:
Methods of instruction include one-on-one and/or small group discussion, and demonstration.
Calculators/computers will be used when appropriate.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII.
Course Practices Required:
The course is taught utilizing a classroom instructor and an interactive computer website. Course
participants must attend scheduled class hours as well as one computer lab hour per week. Each
course is divided into five modules. Each first four modules must be completed with the minimal
post-test score as prescribed by the department to proceed to the final module for the course.
Students may complete a course at any time during the semester. If all modules of a course are not
successfully completed within a semester, the student can re-enroll in the same course in the
following semester beginning with their first uncompleted module.
IX.
Instructional Materials:
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule
of Classes. Within the Schedule of Classes, textbooks can be found by clicking on an individual
course section and looking for the words "View Book Information".
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Textbooks can also be found at our Mathematics Textbooks page.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
As determined by department and individual instructor.
XI.
Other Course Information:
Individual instructors will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates
and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to
reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services,
contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All
students are expected to fulfill essential requirements. The College will not waive any essential
skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Effective beginning term
Fall 2013
(term)
(year)
Ending term:
(term)
Syllabus prepared by: S. Hamed, G. McClarren
Date:
Fall 2012
Reviewed by Dept. / Program Chair:
Date:
Fall 2012
Date:
Fall 2012
Approved by Dean:
J. Hassett
Robert Sompolski
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