Syllabus 0105
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| MATH 0105 - Fundamentals of Geometry Topics include basic geometry concepts dealing with perimeters, areas, capacities, volumes and relationships between figures. This course is designed to provide instruction for students who enter the math sequence at Math 0312 or above. Its purpose is to help prepare students for the geometry section of TASP. |
| None TASP Remediation |
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This course will supply students with some necessary analytical skills
for educational or career advancement. It should enhance the mental
maturity required in a technologically-oriented society. It should
further provide the geometry necessary for students who need to pass
the TASP test. It is a flexible developmental math course with respect
to the individuals needs. These needs include different mathematical
backgrounds as well as flexible time schedules. The course is basically intended for students who need to study geometry through an informal approach. The emphasis is for students to use formulas, properties and rules to solve geometry problems. An introduction to geometric proofs is also studied. |
| Different
instructors teach this course every semester. Contact the appropriate
math department to find out who will be teaching the course during the
current semester. The phone numbers are listed below. Central College (713)
718 - 6453 |
| Bittinger, Marvin, and Beecher, Judith: Developmental Mathematics (TASP Version), Fourth Edition, Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1996. |
| There are no lab requirements for this course. |
| Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. |
| Students caught cheating in any form are subject to disciplinary action. The minimum punishment is a zero on the exam or quiz or homework. Individual cases may be referred to the appropriate Dean for further action. |
| Individualized instruction is involved in this course. Meeting times are arranged between the student and the instructor. |
| The instructors always have
their grading policies clearly stated in their syllabi. Also contained
in each syllabus is information regarding what work the student needs
to complete in order to earn a passing grade. Letter grades are usually assigned as follows: A 90 - 100 B 80 - 89 C 70 - 79 D 60 - 69 F Below 60 |
| Various testing formats(multiple choice, essay, true/false) may be used during the semester. The instructors will let the students know how and when testing will take place. |
| Make-up policies are determined by the individual instructors for their respective classes. Most instructors do not allow make-up exams except in very special cases. Make-up policies are part of the syllabus which the instructors will give to the students. |
| The list of homework problems and/or projects will be provided by the instructor for the current semester. |
| Upon completion of this course,
a student should be able to: 1. Differentiate between the various geometric figures with respect to size and shape. 2. Relate geometric concepts to the world in which they live. 3. Use geometry in practical ways to solve problems. 4. Apply the arithmetic skills necessary to work with geometric concepts. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the geometric concept and facts prerequisite for step-by-step processes. 6. Demonstrate thinking clearly using statements and reasons to reach a logical conclusion. 7. Show correct use of inductive reasoning. |
| Individual instructors have detailed information about Course Calendar and assignments in their syllabi which are provided at the beginning of the course. The instructors design the assignments for each student. |
Free tutoring is offered
at each college. The hours vary and you will need to contact the appropriate
college for tutoring hours.
Any student enrolled in Math 0105 at HCC has access to the Learning Resource Center (LRC) where they may get additional help in understanding the theory or improving their skills. The LRC is staffed with mathematics faculty and student assistants, and offers tutorial help, videotapes and computer assisted drills. Also available is a student solutions manual that may be obtained from the bookstore. The following websites contain a lot of valuable information. http://www.tasp.nesinc.com/ http://www.metamath.com//lsweb/dvclearn.htm http://www.mathpower.com http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/successinmath.html http://www.math.com/students/advice/anxiety.html http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/minitext/anxiety/#strat |
