Instructor
Misha Guysinsky
Office Address
112A McAllister Bld
Office Hours
Monday 5:30-6:30, Tuesday 1:30-2:30, and by appointment
E-mail
guysin_m@math.psu.edu
TA
Hengguang Li
Office Address
Office phone
(814)863-2209
Office Hours
E-mail li_h@math.psu.edu
Course MATH 471 "Geometry for Teachers"
Sections 001 and 002
Lectures
MWF 2:30-3:20pm, 107 Wartik
This course has a computer component: "Geometer's Sketchpad". Lab sessions will meet each Tuesday
Section 001
T 2:30-3:20pm, 103 RACKLEY
Section 002 T 3:35-3:25pm, 103 RACKLEY
Textbook: A Survey of Classical and Modern Geometries with Computer Activities by Arthur Baragar
Geometer's Sketchpad, a visual geometry utility created by Nicholas Jackiw and distributed by Key Curriculum Press is installed in all MAC computer labs on Penn State campus, particularly in 015A Sparks and 205 Chambers. You may purchase your own student copy for $39.95 either for Macintosh or for Windows from Key Curriculum Press at http://www.keycollege.com/Pages/ProdGSP.html.
Course Overview
Problem solving-oriented introduction to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries; construction problems and geometrical transformations via "Geometer's Sketchpad" software. Intended primarily for those seeking teacher certification in secondary mathematics. We will try to cover chapters 1, 11 and 6 from the textbook.
Homework Assignments 25%
Computer Assignments and Tests 25%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 30%
Students are required to attend both lectures and computer labs.
All Penn State Policies regarding ethics regarding ethics and honorable behavior apply to this course.