Prairie State College

Department of Mathematics Math 096

Math 096 - Geometry - 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

Course Description
This is a course covering the fundamental concepts of geometry. It is intended for students who lack credit in one year of high school geometry or need review in the subject matter. Emphasis is placed on learning geometric facts as well as the development of deductive reasoning. Topics covered include plane and solid geometry, properties of congruence, similarity, area, perimeter, and volume.

Prerequisite
Math 090 with at least a "C" or a qualifying score on the math placement test

Primary Textbook
Elementary Geometry for College Students, 4th Edition; Alexander & Koeberlein; ISBN 978-0-618-64525-1

The course covers chapters 1-8.

Additional Comments
Students may take Math 096 before taking Math 095.

Each student is required to have a compass, ruler, and protractor, as well as a scientific calculator.

Prairie State College Department of Mathematics Chicago Heights, IL 60411