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Faculty of Computational Sciences

Department of Applied Mathematics

COURSE NAME: GEOMETRY


CODE: SMS 1204
COURSE COORDINATOR: MR M NDLOVU
SEMESTER TWO
Email: [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts and


principles of geometry, exploring both classical and modern perspectives.
Through a blend of theoretical discussions and practical applications,
students will develop a deep understanding of geometric relationships,
proofs, and analytical techniques.
RECOMMANDED RESOURCES

Elementary Geometry for College Students, Fifth Edition Daniel C.


Alexander and Geralyn M. Koeberlein
A Royal Road to Algebraic Geometry Audun Holme
Software: GeoGebra
ONLINE LEARNING
This course uses classroom.google.com exclusively for providing electronic
resources, such as lecture notes, assignment papers, sample solutions,
discussion boards, etc. It is recommended that the students make appropriate
use of these resources.
Link to Classroom login page:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjcwNjA0MTg3MjY0?cjc=pckjctt. Alternatively,
they can sign up at https://classroom.google.com using your student email then
register using the following join code: pckjctt
TEACHING AND LEARNING MODES
This course relies on lectures as the primary delivery mechanism for the
material. Tutorials and practical projects supplement the lectures by providing
exercises and example problems to enhance the understanding obtained
through lectures. A sequence of written assignments provides the assessment
opportunities for students to gauge their progress and understanding. This
module will offer remedial work for less gifted students during mathematics
clinics.

Lecture Outline:
1. Line and Angle Relationships
a. Introduction to Modern Geometry: Understanding the
evolution and relevance of geometry in modern
contexts.
b. Angles: Exploring the properties and measurements of
angles within geometric figures.
c. Writing Geometric Proof: Techniques for constructing
logical arguments to prove geometric propositions.
d. Writing Formal Proof: Advancing to formal methods of
proof, including deductive reasoning and mathematical
language.
2. Parallel Line
a) Indirect Proof: Mastering the art of proving geometric
theorems indirectly.
b) Parallel Lines, Angles: Investigating the properties of angles
formed by parallel lines and transversals.
3. Triangles
a. Angles in Triangles: Studying angle relationships within
triangles, including the Triangle Sum Theorem.
b. Congruent Triangles: Understanding criteria for triangle
congruence and its applications.
c. Ratios, Similar Triangles: Exploring proportions and similarity
between triangles.
d. Proofs: Applying proof techniques to establish properties and
relationships in triangles.
4. Polygons
a) Quadrilaterals: Classifying and analyzing properties of
quadrilaterals.
b) Convex and Concave Polygons: Distinguishing between
different types of polygons based on their shapes.
c) Proofs: Constructing proofs to demonstrate properties of
polygons.
5. Simplicial Complexes
a. Standard Simplex: Introduction to the basic building block of
simplicial complexes.
b. Examples of Simplicial Complexes: Exploring real-world
examples and applications.
c. Euler Characteristic: Understanding a fundamental topological
invariant.
d. Genus of a Curve: Investigating the topological concept of
genus in relation to curves.
6. Some Measures of Shapes
a) Perimeter: Calculating the total length around geometric
figures.
b) Area: Determining the measure of space enclosed by
geometric shapes.
c) Volume: Investigating the amount of space occupied by three-
dimensional objects.
7. Solids and Surfaces
a. Prisms: Analyzing the properties and volume of prismatic
shapes.
b. Pyramids: Understanding the structure and volume of
pyramidical objects.
c. Cylinders: Exploring the properties and volume of cylindrical
shapes.
d. Polyhedrons & Spheres: Studying the characteristics of
polyhedral shapes and spheres.
e. Volume: Calculating the volume of various solid shapes.
8. Introduction to Analytic Geometry
a) Rectangular Coordinates: Introducing the Cartesian
coordinate system.
b) Graphs and Linear Equations: Understanding the graphical
representations of linear equations.
c) Analytic Proofs: Utilizing analytical methods to prove
geometric theorems.

9. Some Applications
a. Projection Maps (Projectivization): Exploring the concept of
projecting geometric objects onto surfaces.
b. Embedding Maps (Embedding): Investigating methods of
embedding geometric objects into higher-dimensional spaces.

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Component Weighting
Assignments/Tests 25%
Practical/Project 15%
Examination 60%

ATTENDANCE
Lectures, Tutorials and Practical sessions: As explained in the course description,
in order to successfully complete the course, your active involvement in learning
is essential. Therefore, a serious commitment on your part to attend both the
lectures and the discussion/problem sessions is a basic requirement of that.
Attendance in the course will be taken both in lectures and in discussion
sections.

Overall Objective: By the end of the course, students will have


developed a solid foundation in geometric principles, analytical skills, and
problem-solving abilities essential for further studies in mathematics and
related fields.

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