MAT 5002/7002

Geometry and Problem Solving

Course Syllabus

Dr. David A. Edwards

dedwards@math.uga.edu

Office:436 (GSRC)

Office Hours: 10-11 (MWF)

Course Description

We will be studying geometry and its applications.

Text

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, volume 2 and the accompanying Class Activities

manual by Sybilla Beckman.

Attendance

Attendance will be taken every class meeting.

Grading

Tests: There will be four tests during the semester (one every three weeks) each counting 15% of the course grade. No make-ups will be given for missed tests.

Final Exam: There will be a mandatory cumulative final exam. This exam will count 40% of the course grade or 50% if a test is missed.