MA-165 Geometry
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Inger Johanne Håland Knutson
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Mathematics, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
Euclidian 2-dimensional geometry, coordinate geometry, isometries and symmetry groups.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
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explain basic concepts and prove some theorems in Euclidian 2-dimensional geometry and analytical geometry (straight lines and planes) in 3-dimensional space
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prove assertions about, and calculate, lengths and angles in two dimensions
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prove assertions about vectors, the scalar product and the vector product, and apply these concepts in problem solving
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study congruence through the concept of mapping
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study symmetry through the concept of group
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use knowledge in geometry to solve problems
Examination requirements
Required assignments must be approved, see Canvas for more information.
Teaching methods
Lectures, work in small groups and compulsory assignemets. The course has an expected workload of around 200 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
5-hour written examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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MA-132 – Geometry | 7.5 |
MA-148 – Mathematics 2: Geometry (Grades 5-10) | 7.5 |