Instructor: Dr. Adrian Vajiac
Office: VN 103, 545 W. Palm St.
Office hours: posted on personal webpage (see below), and by appointment.
Email and Webpage: avajiac@chapman.edu, http://www.chapman.edu/~avajiac
Text: Discovering Geometry: An Axiomatic Approach, A. Vajiac, W. Boskoff - online version.
Credits: 3
Objectives: The course emphasizes on methods of self-discovery fundamentals of Geometry, through an axiomatic approach. Students will learn how to think and do Geometry, in view of its historical perspective, and its modern applications to real-life phenomena. Notions of modern physics, philosophy, and science in general, will be introduced frequently during the course, with the main emphasis on critical thinking and rigorous analysis of all concepts learned.
Much thought and persistent work on your part will be necessary in order to achieve this goal. Making a regular and concerted effort to read the textbook will be a key to success. To prepare for exams, it is also recommended that you try working as many problems from the book as possible. Questions are ALWAYS welcome during class periods and during office hours. Attendance at each class lecture is required and expected.
Homework: The homework consists of weekly written assignments. Each Homework is due on Mondays. Similar problems will undoubtedly appear on the exams.
Tests: One take-home midterm test (100 points) will be given. The date for the midterm will be announced in class at least one week in advance. Implicit in your registration for this class is the affirmation that you will be able to take all examinations. No make-up exams will be given.
Final exam: The final exam (100 points) is comprehensive and is officially scheduled in the Chapman University Academic Calendar.
Important Note: As a general rule, there will be no make-up homework, no make-up tests.
Grading: Total 400 points, distributed as follows:
1.Midterm Test: 100 points
2.Final Exam: 100 points
3.Homework: 200 points
Tentative scale:
Score of at least (%) | 90 | 85 | 82 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 58 | 55 |
Letter Grade | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D+ | D | D- |
Chapman University’s Students with Disabilities Policy:
In compliance with ADA guidelines, students who have any condition, either permanent or temporary, that might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the beginning of the term. The University, through the Disability Services Office, will work with the appropriate faculty member who is asked to provide the accommodations for a student in determining what accommodations are suitable based on the documentation and the individual student needs. The granting of any accommodation will not be retroactive and cannot jeopardize the academic standards or integrity of the course.
Academic Integrity: Students are assumed to be familiar with the Academic Integrity Code. Any violations of this code will be strictly dealt with in accordance with this code. You are responsible for all the information discussed in class and in the appropriate sections of the text, unless told otherwise.
Adrian Vajiac
Department of Math/CS
Chapman University.