Math 337 Winter 2005

Mathematics 337 Winter 2005

Professor: Dr. Maria Fung	Phone: 503-838-8871
Office: AA 305	Email: fungm@wou.edu

CLASS MEETS

14-14 :50 p.m. in AP 212

on Monday & Friday;

and in AA 202 on Wednesday

Dr. Fung’s OFFICE HOURS & SCHEDULE

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Friday
10 – 11	Prep		Prep	Prep
11 – 12	Office Hour		Office Hour	Office Hour
12 – 1	Lunch	Prep	Lunch	Lunch
1 – 2	Math 344	Prep	Math 344	Math 344
2 – 3	Math 337	Office Hour	Math 337	Math 337
3 – 4	Office Hour	Meetings	Office Hour	Office Hour
4 -5	Directed Reading	Meetings

Office hours are for you, so please do come to introduce yourself in more detail to me and feel free to drop by for help. At times other than my listed office hours you are welcome and encouraged to call or email me with questions about the course or make a special appointment to see me.

PREREQUISITES: Math 254 with a grade of C- or better. Mth 280 is recommended.

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:

v “Experiencing Geometry Euclidean and Non-Euclidean with History” by David W. Henderson and Daina Taimina, Third Edition, Prentice Hall

v Use of the software package The Geometer Sketchpad available on WOU's network or for sale through Key Curriculum Press

CLASS WEB PAGE

There will be a link for the Math 337 web page on my home page:

http://www.wou.edu/~fungm

COURSE PURPOSE and CONTENT

The purpose of this course is to let mathematics majors and minors experience a selection of topics in geometry. This emphasis in this course will be on explorations, discussion, and writing. The authors of the book hope that each student will gain a deep understanding of the meaning of geometry and perceive proof as "a convincing communication that answers –Why?."

COURSE STRUCTURE

Class will be a mix of explorations activities both individually and in groups, and discussions. Please bring your text to class every day!

ATTENDANCE

Daily attendance is required for your success in this course. If you miss class it is your responsibility to ask a classmate about what you have missed. I will not have discussion notes available if you have missed class nor will I repeat my discussion during office hours

HOMEWORK

Homework from our textbook and outside of the textbook at times, will be assigned on a daily basis and will be due on the following class day. Completing your homework in a timely fashion will be integral to your success in this course.
Homework assignments will be returned to you with comments and suggestions and they then will be due again within a week (unless your work is complete the first time). The idea is that these homework assignments will turn into an opportunity to grow mathematically, to develop ideas, and to grow in your knowledge of the subject matter.
You are to use your own ideas for the homework. Sharing with classmates is allowed but using other sources (e.g. other books, Internet, etc.) is not. You need to work on constructing your own understanding of the material.

LAB HOMEWORK

Lab homework will be assigned a number of times during the term. These labs will be done outside of class, yet we will have presentation and discussions of their results. The use of Geometer Sketchpad will be expected.

FINAL PROJECT

You will be assigned to do a group final project in this course. This project will focus on a topic in geometry that we have not covered in the class. It will be your responsibility (with my help) to learn about this new topic and present it to your classmates.

COURSE GRADING

	Homework Assignments	40% of course grade
	Final Project and Presentation	20% of course grade
	Lab Reports	10% of course grade
	Participation and Portfolio at the end of the course	30% of course grade

READINGS

Reading each assigned section of the textbook before coming to class is mandatory. There will be outside reading assignments as a supplement to this course as well.

PORTFOLIO

At the end of the course, I expect each of you to turn in a folder with all your work for this course. I expect you to turn in your homework assignments, drafts, class work, project work, and a reflective essay about your experiences in the course.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

We will attempt to get through the core chapters of the textbook: chapters 0-3, 6-8, and 10.

LATE WORK POLICY

Your work is due by 4 p.m. on the due date. All due items may be turned in, unexcused, 1 class day late (by 12 noon) for 75% credit or 2 class days (by 12 noon) late for 50% credit. Any item turned in after 4 p.m. on a due date will be considered late.

LEARNING DISABILITIES

If you have a documented learning disability, please talk to me during the few days of class, I will be more than happy to accommodate you in any way that I can. You must go to the Office of Disability Services (ODS) for appropriate coordination of your accommodations. You can go by APSC 405 or contact ODS at (503) 838-8250 to schedule an appointment.

INCOMPLETE POLICY

If you are passing this course and have a documented reason for not being able to complete the course, I may be able to grant you an incomplete. You must obtain my agreement if you wish to have a grade of incomplete recorded.

STANDARD GRADING SCALE FOR THIS COURSE

(Total % for the course, usual rounding rules apply)

%	Grade	%	Grade	%	Grade	%	Grade	%	Grade
93 – 100	A	90 – 92	A-	87 – 89	B+	83 – 86	B	80 – 82	B-
%	Grade	%	Grade	%	Grade	%	Grade	%	Grade
77 – 79	C+	73 – 76	C	70 – 72	C-	60 – 69	D	Below 60	F