Download ACM 021 201851 - E

Campus Location:
Georgetown
Effective Date: 201852
Course Number and Title:
ACM 021 – Geometry
Prerequisite:
ACM 012 Algebra II
Course Credits and Hours:
2.25 credits
2.25 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description:
This course focuses on an in-depth analysis of plane, solid and
coordinate geometry, including postulates and definitions,
development of deductive reasoning through direct and indirect
proofs, geometric inequalities, perpendicularity, parallelism,
congruence, similarity, circles, constructions, polygons and solids.
Required Text(s):
Obtain current information at https://www.dtcc.edu/studentresources/bookstores, or visit the bookstore. (Check your course
schedule for the course number and section.)
Additional Materials:
Access to a computer, the Internet and TI-83 Graphing Calculator.
Method of Instruction:
Face-to-Face
Disclaimer:
None
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs):
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Identify and manipulate lines, angles, and figures in geometric equations. (CCC 2, 6)
Find equations of and solve problems involving circles. (CCC 2, 6)
Manipulate and solve triangles by defining all sides and angles. (CCC 2, 6)
Find lengths and measurements algebraically using postulates and theorems of polygons.
(CCC 2, 6)
5. Use appropriate theorems to solve geometric proofs. (CCC 2, 6)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the
syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs):
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Identify and manipulate lines, angles, and figures in geometric equations.
Create angles and define midpoints and distance.
Identify angles, triangles, and polygons.
Find angle measurements of interior and exterior angles of polygons.
Identify and solve midpoints, slopes, and perpendicular bisectors.
Understand parallel lines and angles formed with a transversal.
Apply median, altitude, and angle bisections.
2. Find equations of and solve problems involving circles.
Understand and label parts and properties of circles.
Solve an equation of a circle.
Solve for measures of arcs, chords, tangents, and secants to circles.
3. Manipulate and solve triangles by defining all sides and angles.
Determine how and when triangles are congruent.
Understand the special properties of right triangles.
Determine how and when triangles are similar.
Understand and apply the properties of an isosceles triangle.
4. Find lengths and measurements algebraically using postulates and theorems of polygons.
Identify quadrilaterals and their special properties.
Find areas of regular polygons.
Use transformations and scale.
Use ratios and proportions to find perimeter, area, and volume of similar figures.
Represent and manipulate polygons using matrices.
5. Use appropriate theorems to solve geometric proofs.
Use patterns and make predictions and conjectures.
Complete geometric proofs using postulates and theorems.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:
Students will demonstrate proficiency on all Core Course Performance Objectives at least to the
75 percent level to successfully complete the course. The grade will be determined using the
Academic Challenge Grading System:
92 - 100
83 - 91
75 - 82
65 - 74
0 - 64
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Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on Academic Standing Policy,
Academic Honesty Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to
their academic progress.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop):
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Apply clear and effective communication skills.
Use critical thinking to solve problems.
Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.