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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 117 - The Art of Geometry
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 023 - Essentials of Algebra
PROGRAM: Liberal Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013
This course emphasizes visualization and appreciation of the beauty of mathematics through geometry; translates between visual and symbolic representations of objects used in art and design; applies mappings, symmetry, similarity, vectors, and geometric constructions of shapes to working with 2D and 3D figures; uses geometry software, hands-on techniques and models.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Use mathematical principles, concepts, processes, and rules to investigate, formulate, and solve visual problems.
- Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to connect mathematics with art and design.
- Work collaboratively to solve mathematical problems.
- Connect mathematics with visual aesthetics and design principles and goals.
- Apply kinematics and geometry of objects to animation in two and three dimensions.
- Understand what a vector is and how to use vectors in describing geometric objects and transformations.
- Locate points and describe shapes using rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems, as appropriate.
- Use and develop formulas for applied situations.
- Construct geometric figures using a variety of techniques and equipment including hands-on models.
- Use manipulative materials to demonstrate an understanding of topics in this course.
- Use geometry software to study mathematical relationships and the mathematical nature of objects in art and design.
- Analyze characteristics and properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric objects.
- Choose and apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze geometric objects.
- Demonstrate ways in which nature, art and architecture can be used to explore geometry.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Spatial reasoning
- Geometric modeling
- Design principles
- Animation
- Vectors
- Coordinate systems
- Two-and three-dimensional geometric objects
- Transformations
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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