Course Name:

Analytic Geometry

Course Code:

Math 411

Course Unit:

Three (3) units

Course Description:

Basic concepts in analytic geometry, lines, circles, and other conic sections;
transformation of axes; polar coordinates; and parametric equations.

Pre-requisites/ Co-requisites:

Algebra, Trigonometry, Plane and Solid Geometry

Contact Hours:

54 hours

Course Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Solve problems involving lengths and distances in the plane
2. Demonstrate understanding of the notions of slope and inclination of lines,
3. Recognize the relationship between equations in two variables and graphs in the plane and use the
pertinent information such as points of intersection, and intercepts.

equations to find

4. Sketch graphs of and discuss relevant features of lines, circles, and other conic sections
5. Determine equations of curves when given information that determines the curves.
6. Perform translations and rotations of the coordinate axes to eliminate certain terms from equations.
7. Use the polar coordinate system, relate it to the rectangular coordinate system, and graph equations using polar
coordinates.
Detailed Course Syllabus
Teaching
& Learning
Activities

Week
No.

Topics

1-3

Basic Concepts
Cartesian coordinate system;
Distance
formula;
Midpoint
formula; Applications of distance
formula; Division of a line
segment; Median of a Triangle;
Slope of a line; Inclination of a
line; Angle between two lines

1. Determine the distance between two points;

Lecture
2. Find the area & perimeter of a given polygon;
3. Compute the slope, distance, & the angle of Discussion
inclination of a line;
Boardwork
4. Determine the divisions of a line segment;
5. Find the acute & obtuse angles between two
lines.

Equations of a Line

1. Determine the general equation of a line;

4-8

Intended Learning Outcomes

Assessment
Task

Resources

References

Books

Analytic
Quizzes
Geometry
Assignments
by Yonardo
A. Gabuyo; Long
examinations

Exercises

Analytic
Geometry
by

Allocation
Time

9 hours

9-10

11

12

Standard form of linear equation;

Two-point form; Point-slope form;
Slope-intercept form; Intercepts
form; Equation of parallel lines;
Equation of perpendicular lines;
Equation
of
perpendicular
bisector;
Equation of the
medians of a triangle; Distance
between a point and a line;
Distance between two parallel
lines

2.
3.
4.
5.

Conic Sections: The Circle

Equation of a circle whose center
is at the origin; Equation of a
circle with center at (h,k);
General equation to standard
equation

1. Identify the parts of a circle;

2. Determine the equation of a circle with center
at (0, 0) & (h, k);
3. Solve the area, circumference, radius, & center
of a given circle;
4. Transform general equation of circle to
standard equation;
5. Express standard equation of a circle to
general equation;
6. Solve the equation of a circle given three
points on the circle;
7. Graph the equation of a circle correctly using
compass or by construction.

Conic Sections: The Parabola

Equations of parabola; Equations
of parabola with vertex at (0, 0);
Equations of parabola with vertex
at (h, k); General equation to
standard equation
Conic Sections: The Ellipse
Equations of ellipse; General
equation of ellipse; Equation of
ellipse with vertex at (0, 0);

1. Derive the formula for parabola;

2. Determine the standard equation & general
equation of the parabola with vertex at (0, 0) &
(h, k);
3. Graph & label its parts of the equation of
parabola.

6.
7.
8.
9.

Identify the different forms of linear equations;

Determine the slopes of the line;
Transform general equation to standard forms;
Determine the distance between a line & a
point;
Find the distance between parallel lines;
Find the equations of parallel lines
Determine the equation of perpendicular lines;
Find the equation of perpendicular bisector.

1. Derive the formula for elipse;

2. Determine the standard equation & general
equation of the ellipse with vertex at (0, 0) &
3. Graph & label its parts of the equation of

Besavilla

15 hours

6 hours

3 hours

3 hours

13-15

Equation of ellipse with vertex at

ellipse (h, k).
(h, k)
Conic Sections: The Hyperbola 1. Derive the formula for hyperbola;
Equations of hyperbola; Equation 2. Determine the standard equation & general
equation of the hyperbola with vertex at (0, 0)
of hyperbola with center at (0, 0);
&
Equation
of
asymptotes;
3. Graph & label its parts of the equation of
Similarities & differences of
ellipse (h, k).
ellipse & hyperbola; Equations of
hyperbola with center at (h, k);
General equation to standard
equation; Standard equation to
general equation
Transformation of Axes
Translation of conic sections

1. Find the new coordinates of a point of

translation;
2. Express the given equation by translation;
3. Transform the given equation by translation; &
4. Graph the given equation to xy coordinate
system.

Polar Coordinates
Relationship
between
rectangular & polar coordinates;
polar coordinates to rectangular
coordinates;
Rectangular
coordinates to polar coordinates;
Special
types
of
polar
coordinates; Graph of polar
coordinates

1. Determine the relationship between polar

coordinates & rectangular coordinates;
2. Transform polar coordinates to rectangular
coordinates;
3. Transform polar equations to rectangular
equations or rectangular equations to polar
equations;
4. Graph the polar equations correctly; &
5. Identify the special types of polar equation.

16

17-18

Date Revised:
Effectivity:
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:

9 hours

3 hours

6 hours

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