MATH 3030 - Concepts of Geometry

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Clayton State University

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Description:

An exploratory approach to the study of plane, solid, analytic, transformational, spherical, and fractal geometry. Specific topics include symmetries of plane figures through rotations, reflections, and translations; construction of plane and solid figures (polygons and polyhedra); perimeter, area, surface area, and volume; triangle properties, including similarity and congruence theorems; Pythagorean Theorem; comparison of Euclidean and spherical geometry; locus of points; fractals; van Hiele levels of geometric understanding; informal and formal proof. Computer software will be used extensively. Includes a laboratory/practicum component. Required for all middle level teacher education students with a major concentration in mathematics. It is recommended that a high school level geometry course be taken prior to MATH 3010; students who have not had high school geometry should contact the Department of Mathematics for advice on remediation well in advance of registration for this course. Open to qualified students without credit for MATH 3010 by permission of the Head of the Mathematics Department. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3010.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clayton.edu

Phone Number:

(678) 466-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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