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Class Meeting Details:
Time: 4:00-5:15 Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Room: Jabara Building (JB) 372 |
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Instructor Information:
Instructor: Justin M. Ryan
Office: Jabara Building (JB) 333
Phone: (316) 978 - 3958
Email: ryan@math.wichita.edu
Slack (preferred method): geometerjustin.slack.com (Click this link to sign up)
Webpage: http://geometerjustin.com
Office Hours: by appointment
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites:MATH 344 with a grade point of 2.00 or better, or departmental consent.
Course Description:
Studies Euclidean geometry from an advanced point of view.
Required Resources:
The main reference for this course is:
Book: Selected Topics in College Geometry by William H. Richardson
With the author's consent, a free PDF version of this book is available.
Students who wish to buy a bound copy of the text may do so through Lulu.com.
Class Protocol:
Attendance is required, but will not be factored into students' grades. If students are not present, they will not be able to complete the activities that correspond to that day's discussion and work in class. Students are asked to be on time, and to notify the instructor if they will be absent. They are asked to observe common norms of civility in class and in interactions with the instructor and with classmates outside of class.
Detailed Course Information
Course Content:This course will cover material from the entire text book.
Assignments and Coursework:
The graded coursework for this class will be divided into four categories.
Good Problems (35%):
After each lecture, one or two exercises will be posted on the instructor's web page, to be completed and submitted in exactly one week. These exercises will be posted regardless of whether the instructor mentions them in class.
If students are not satisfied with their grade on a given assignment, they will be given one opportunity to re-write the assignment. The re-writes for each part of the course will be due at a time dictated and posted by the instructor. After this deadline, no re-writes will be accepted.
Students taking the course for graduate credit will be required to complete a selection of 3-4 extra assignments per chapter (about one per week). These will be clearly marked on the instructor's web page.
Midterm Exam (25%):
The midterm exam will cover all material covered in class up to the date of the exam. There will be no make-ups, except in extreme, documented, circumstances.
Presentation (15%):
Students will present a 30-minute lecture to the class during the final 2-3 weeks of class, on a topic chosen by the students and approved by the instructor. Presentations will be partially peer-graded.
Comprehensive Final Exam (25%):
The final exam will cover material from the entire semester. The final exam must be taken during the scheduled final exam period determined by the university.
Grading:
Students' final letter grades will be calculated according to the following table. Final percentage grades will not be rounded up, and there will be no extra credit.
| Letter Grade | Numerical Percentage | Grade Points | Comments |
| A | 90 - 100 | 4.0 | The A range denotes excellent performance |
| A- | 88 - 89.99 | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 86 - 87.99 | 3.3 | |
| B | 80 - 85.99 | 3.0 | The B range denotes good performance |
| B- | 78 - 79.99 | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 76 - 77.99 | 2.3 | |
| C | 68 - 75.99 | 2.0 | The C range denotes satisfactory performance |
| D | 60 - 67.99 | 1.0 | The D range denotes unsatisfactory performance |
| F | < 60 | 0.0 | The F range denotes failing performance |
Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:|
(a) Use a compass and a straightedge to construct basic
geometric figures related to parallel lines, cirles, and
triangles. (b) Use constructions to prove some theorems in elementary geometry. (c) Prove some theorems in elementary geometry via a modern perspective. (d) Apply transformations to study geometry properties. (e) Know basic models for hyperbolic and Riemannian geometry. |
Students will use a compass and a straightedge to construct basic geometric figures related to parallel lines, cirles and triangles. Students will use constructions to prove some theorems in elementary geometry.
Learning Outcomes For Chapter Two:
Students will prove some theorems in elementary geometry via a modern perspective.
Learning Outcomes For Chapter Three:
Students will apply transformations to study geometric properties.
Learning Outcomes For Chapter Four:
Students will know basic models for hyperbolic and Riemannian geometry.
University Policies and Procedures
Academic Honesty:Students are responsible for knowing and following the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Academic Honesty policy.
Definition of a Credit Hour:
Success in this five-credit-hour course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of seventy-five hours over the length of the course (normally three hours per unit per week, with one of the hours used for lecture) for instruction and preparation/studying or course related activities for a total of 225 hours. Read this to learn about the policy and examples of different types of courses and credit hour offerings.
Important Academic Dates:
Wichita State University's full academic calender can be found here.
Disabilities:
If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I encourage you to contact the Office of Disability Services (DS). The office is located in Grace Wilkie Annex, Room 150, 316-978-3309 (voice/tty) and 316-854-3032 (videophone). DS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what academic accommodations are necessary and appropriate for you. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written permission.
Title IX:
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Wichita State University does not tolerate sex discrimination of any kind including: sexual misconduct; sexual harassment; relationship/sexual violence and stalking. These incidents may interfere with or limit an individuals ability to benefit from or participate in the Universitys educational programs or activities. Students are asked to immediately report incidents to the University Police Department, (316) 978-3450 or the Title IX Coordinator (316) 978-5177. Students may also report incidents to an instructor, faculty or staff member, who are required by law to notify the Title IX Coordinator. If a student wishes to keep the information confidential, the student may speak with staff members of the Counseling and Testing Center (316) 978-3440 or Student Health Services (316)978-3620. For more information about Title IX, click here.
Counseling and Testing:
The Wichita State University Counseling and Testing Center provides professional counseling services to students, faculty, and staff; administers tests and offers test preparation workshops; and presents programs on topics promoting personal and professional growth. Services are low cost and confidential. They are located in Room 320 of Grace Wilkie Hall, and their phone number is 316-978-3440. The Counseling and Testing Center is open on all days that the university is officially open. If you have a mental health emergency during the times that the Couseling and Testing Center is not open, please call COMCARE Crisis Services at 316-660-7500.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Wichita State University is committed to being an inclusive campus that reflects the evolving diversity of society. To further this goal, WSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, political affiliation, status as veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Executive Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS, 67260-0138; telephone 316-978-3186.
Intellectual Property:
Wichita State University students are subject to Board of Regents and University policies regarding intellectual property rights. Any questions regarding these rights and any disputes that arise under these policies will be resolved by the President of the University, or the President's designee, and such decision will constitute the final decision.
Shocker Alert System:
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Instructor Specific Policies
Slack Policy:Slack is free group collaboration software that allows students to chat instantly with the instructor and/or fellow students in their class. There are apps available for all desktop and mobile operating systems.
While Slack is private software, students are expected to obey all norms of conduct described in this syllabus. This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from any kind of abuse of other students, or the instructor. Any violations of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action by the University.
Midterm and Final Exam Dates
The midterm exam will be given on Wednesday, 17 October 2018. If you have a conflict with this date, contact me ASAP.As per the University's final exam schedule, the final exam for this class will be on Wednesday, 12 December 2018 from 3:00 pm until 4:50 pm . The final exam will be administered in our usual classroom.