MAT 1733 Geometry, Measurement and Probability Syllabus

I. Instructor Information
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II. Course Information:

Course name: Geometry, Measurement and Probability
Number: MAT 1733
Credit hours: 3 semester hours
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Pre-requisite courses: MAT1313 College Algebra
Course Description: Designed for elementary and special education majors, this course includes
geometric definitions, shapes and formulas; linear and angular measurements; unit conversions; statistics
and probability.
Course Objectives: At the end of this course the student will understand the basic concepts Geometry,
measurement, probability and statistics and how they relate to the teaching of elementary school
mathematics.
Course Transferability: Contact the institution to which you plan to transfer.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of Geometry, Measurement and Probability the student will be able to:

Calculate the probability of a simple event occurring both mutually exclusive and non-
mutually exclusive, use the Fundamental Counting Principle, permutations and combinations
to determine the number of ways an event can occur and use this information to calculate
the probability of an event, to construct and interpret various types of statistical graphs, and
determine the measures of central tendency and the measures of dispersion.

Use basic concepts in geometry such as points lines and planes, convert various linear units
using the English and Metric systems, identify various geometric shapes, use definitions and
theorems to find angle measures, and explore the properties of polygons.

Classify sets of triangles as being congruent or similar using congruence and similarity
properties, apply all properties of quadrilaterals, use similar triangles to solve application
problems, and perform constructions using a compass and straightedge.

Convert units of area and volume using the English and Metric systems, calculate the area
of a polygon, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find one side of a right triangle, and the
surface area and volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids and cones.

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 General Education Key Competencies: Geometry, Measurement and Probability supports the
development of the institutional competency in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving. Upon completion of
this course students will demonstrate competence in this area:

Competence in critical thinking/problem solving is the intellectual ability to skillfully

conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. Developing this
competency includes acquiring the skills necessary to comprehend concepts, examine
arguments, reason effectively, and present a conclusion or a solution to a problem.

III. Textbook and Course Materials:

Name, edition, and author:
A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School
Teachers
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Authors: Billstein, Libeskind, Lott, 11 Edition
ISBN: 032182802X

On-line resources: MyMathLab is required for online homework; the access code is bundled with the
textbook for the ISBN # listed above. Access can be purchased online on the Course Compass website
with a credit card. This will give you access to homework and the ebook. You must have access to the
textbook for class.

Calculator Requirement: Non-programmable Scientific Calculator

IV. Instructional Methods:

V. Grading Plan:
Other Proctored Tests: 40%
Final Exam: 20%

Make-up work and exam policy:

Grading scale: A 90 100

B 80 89
C 70 79
D 60 69
F Below 60

VI. Topic Outline: Geometry, Measurement and Probability, MAT1733

Unit 1 Probability and Statistics

Unit 2 Introductory Geometry

Unit 3 Congruence and Similarity with Constructions

Unit 4 Area, Pythagorean Theorem, and Volume

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UNIT 1 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS, Sections 9 1, 9 5, 10 1, 10 2, 10 3 and 10 4

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this unit, the student will be able to

1. Understand the terms experiment, outcome, sample space and event as it applies to probability.
2. Calculate the probability of an event with equally likely outcomes.
3. Use and understand properties of probability.
4. Distinguish between mutually exclusive and non-mutually exclusive events.
5. Apply the fundamental counting property.
6. Use permutations of unlike and like objects to determine the number of ways an event can occur.
7. Use combinations to determine the number of ways an event can occur and to calculate the probability of
an event occurring.
8. Discuss the four types of variability
9. Understand random samples and how to formulate questions for a study
10. Discuss how to collect and analyze data collected and interpret the results
11. Organize statistical data using dot plots, stem and leaf plot, scatter plots, histograms, pictograms, bar,
circle and line graphs.
12. Interpret data from given charts and graphs.
13. Find the arithmetic mean of a group of numbers.
14. Compute the median of an ordered set of numbers.
15. Find the mode of a set of data.
16. Calculate the range, lower quartile and upper quartile of a set of data and use these to develop a box plot.
17. Interpret box plots and use box plots to compare sets of data.
18. Calculate and use measures of spread, such as variance and standard deviation.
19. Use a normal curve to analyze various distributions.
20. Understand the term percentile.

UNIT 2 INTRODUCTORY GEOMETRY, Sections 11.1 11.4

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this unit, the student will able to

1. Understand the three undefined terms of Geometry: point, line and plane.
2. Understand and identify basic geometric terms such as collinear, coplanar, line segment, ray, skew,
concurrent, parallel and intersecting lines.
3. Define and name an angle.
4. Find the measure of an angle algebraically and using a protractor.
5. Identify angles as being adjacent, acute, right, obtuse or straight.
6. Define perpendicular lines and perpendicular planes.
7. Identify a curve as being simple, closed, convex, concave or polygon.
8. Identify the interior and exterior angles of a polygon and the diagonal of a polygon.
9. Define and identify congruent segments, congruent angles and regular polygons.
10. Give analytical descriptions of various types of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons and their parts.
11. List several properties common to various types of triangles and quadrilaterals and explain relationships
among general types.
12. Define and use vertical, supplementary and complementary angles.
13. Define and use pairs of angles that are formed by parallel lines and a transversal.
14. Derives measures of exterior and interior angles of a triangle and any convex polygon.
15. Describe the English system and perform conversions within various groups of units.
16. Solve problems using dimensional analysis.
17. Describe the metric system and perform conversions within various groups of units.
18. State and apply the triangle inequality.
19. Find the perimeter of a simple closed curve and the circumference of a circle.
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UNIT 3 CONGRUENCE AND SIMILARITY WITH CONSTRUCTIONS
Sections 12 1, 12 2, 12 3 and 12 - 4

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this unit, the student will able to

1. Understand the difference between similar objects and congruent objects.

2. Understand the definition of congruent segments and angles.
3. Define and identify the various parts of a circle.
4. Establish a correspondence between two triangles to determine if they are congruent.
5. State and apply the SAS, SSS, ASA, AAS and HL congruence properties.
6. Use the Triangle Inequality to determine if a triangle can be constructed.
7. Use the properties of quadrilaterals to solve problems.
8. Establish a correspondence between two triangles to determine if they are similar.
9. State and apply the AA similarity property.
10. Use properties of proportions to find missing lengths in order to determine if a pair of triangles is similar.
11. Use similar triangles to solve applied problems.
12. Use properties of angle bisectors to solve problems.
13. Perform and justify the following compass and straightedge constructions:
(a) A segment congruent to a given segment.
(b) Copy an angle.
(c) Construct the perpendicular bisector of a line segment.
(d) Bisect an angle.
(e) Construct the line perpendicular to a given line through a specified point on the line.
(f) Construct the line perpendicular to a given line through a specified point not on the line.
(g) Construct parallel lines.
(h) Bisect a segment.

UNIT 4 AREA, PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM AND VOLUME, Chapter 14

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this unit, the student will able to

1. Convert English and metric units of area.

2. Show how to derive and apply area formulas to find areas of the following: rectangle, square, triangle,
parallelogram, trapezoid, regular polygon and circle.
3. Apply the Pythagorean theorem to determine lengths.
4. Describe the following families of polyhedra: prisms (right and oblique), pyramids (right and oblique),
regular polyhedra, and semi regular polyhedra.
5. Describe the following curved shapes: cones (right and oblique), cylinders (right and oblique), and
spheres.
6. Find the surface areas of the following: prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone and sphere.
7. Convert English and metric units of volume.
8. Find the volumes of the following: prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone, and sphere.
9. Discuss relationships among metric units of volume, capacity and mass.
10. Do exact conversions between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit.

VII. Exams:

Testing procedure: Tests will be given in class by the instructor.

Date, time, location of final exam:

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VIII. Attendance Policy:
1) Attendance will be recorded every class meeting or the first day the student registers for the course.
2) Students will receive a notice of absence via email at the time they have two (2) absences. Students
will be dropped from the class with an F on the fourth unexcused absence. This number also includes
absences accumulated from tardies. (See the Student Handbook for more information.)
3) Failure to report to class at the beginning of the class period will result in a tardy. Three tardies equal
one unexcused absence. Students who miss more than 15 minutes of a class will be marked absent.
A student who leaves the class room without the permission of the instructor will be marked absent.

IX. Plagiarism / Academic Dishonesty:

Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic conduct. Cheating on any
examination, quiz, work to be completed in class, assigned work to be completed outside class; cheating
on final examinations; theft or attempted theft of examination questions or possession of examination
questions prior to the time for examination period shall be offenses subject to penalties. See the current
Hinds Community College Student Handbook for a detailed explanation of consequences.

Excerpt from Student Handbook: Cheating on any examination, quiz, work to be completed in class,
assigned work to be completed outside class; cheating on term papers; cheating on final examinations;
plagiarism on any assignment; theft or attempted theft of examination questions or possession of
examination questions prior to the time for examination period shall be offenses subject to the following
penalties. The penalty for commission of any offense set out above is failure in the course and possible
dismissal or suspension from the College. In any case where the instructor believes that an offense has
been committed, the following procedures will be observed: the instructor will immediately inform the
student, the department chairperson, the Academic Dean or Career-Technical Dean or Dean of Distance
Learning and the Dean of Students/appropriate dean that the offense is believed to have been committed
and the grade penalty has been imposed. If further action is deemed necessary, the Dean of
Students/appropriate dean, upon notification by the department chairperson, will request the Disciplinary
Committee to conduct a hearing in the matter and to make recommendations to the Vice President. In any
case in which a student has been accused, the student may appeal to the Local Student Affairs Committee.
(Demerits: 5 minimum 15 maximum)

X. ADA Statement/Non-discrimination statement:

Official Hinds CC Notice of Non-discrimination Statement:
Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its programs and
activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies: Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, Vice President for the Utica and Vicksburg-Warren Campuses and
Administrative Services, 34175 Hwy 18, Utica, MS 39175; 601.885.7002.

Official Hinds CC Disability Support Services Statement:

Hinds Community College provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with
disabilities. Disability Services staff members verify eligibility for accommodations and work with eligible
students who have self-identified and provided current documentation. Students with disabilities should
schedule an appointment with the designated Disability Services staff member on their respective
campuses to establish a plan for reasonable, appropriate classroom accommodations.
Raymond Campus Mark Palmer 601.857.3646
Rankin Campus Carol McLaurin 601.936.5544
Jackson Campus-ATC Sherman Green 601.987.8148
Jackson Campus-NAHC Taylor Wheatley 601.376.4803
Utica Campus Michele Bouldin 601.885.7043
Vicksburg-Warren Campus Cooper McCachren 601.629.6807

XI. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE:

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 Hinds Community College utilizes Video Surveillance Cameras in order to enhance security and personal
safety on its campuses. It has been determined that use of this equipment may prevent losses and aid in
the law enforcement activities of the Hinds Campus Police. To ensure the protection of individual privacy
rights in accordance with the law, a formal Policy on the Use and Installation of Video Surveillance
Equipment has been written to standardize procedures for the installation of this type of equipment and the
handling, viewing, retention, and destruction of recorded media. Under no circumstances shall the contents
of any captured audio or video recordings be exploited for purposes of profit or commercial publication, nor
shall recordings be publicly distributed except as may be required by law.

XII. Emergency Procedures

To be reviewed by instructor based on room assignment. In case of fire, evacuate the building
through the nearest clear exit. In case of severe weather warnings, stay away from windows and
glass doorways. Remain near the interior walls of the building and cover your head. Notify your
instructor immediately anytime you feel that your safety or the safety of the class is in jeopardy.

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