HSC 044 - Introduction to Geometry and Math Literacy

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Students will review and apply basic math skills while exploring topics in geometry.

Prerequisite: CASAS math score 204-220 or placement based on HS transcripts.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Perform basic operations and rounding with whole numbers, decimals, and/or fractions.
Draw, construct, identify, describe, and measure geometrical figures using their unique properties.
Demonstrate understanding of congruence and similarity by calculating ratios and proportions.
Determine the objective and appropriate tools when solving real-life and mathematical geometry problems.
Demonstrate mathematical literacy by using geometry and algebra vocabulary, notation, and precision.

Course Contents

Basic Arithmetic Skills including: Adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Order of operations. Rounding and estimation. Measuring lines and angles. Draw and construct geometrical figures.
Basic Algebra including: Solve linear equations; Solve ratios and proportions.
Geometry including: Identify/describe lines, angles, and geometrical figures (i.e. rectangle, square, triangle, trapezoid, parallelogram, circle, rectangular solid, cube, cylinder, and sphere.). Describe the relationship between different geometric shapes. Use basic perimeter, area, surface area, and volume formulas. Understand congruence and similarity (i.e. lines, angles, 2D figures). Use mathematical constant \pi in applications involving circular figures.
Mathematical literacy including: Vocabulary for algebra and geometry. Mathematical notation. Critically read, understand, and analyze story problems.
Technology skills including use calculators like the Ti-30xs to perform basic math operations.

Instructional Units: 5