Institution : Al Majma’ah University, KSA.. Academic Department : College of Science, Department of Mathematics. Programme : Course : Introduction to Geometry Course Coordinator : Dr. Abdullah Abdul Jabar Ansari Programme Coordinator : ............................................................... Course Specification Approved Date : …./ … / …… H

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A. Course Identification and General Information 1 - Course title : Introduction to Geometry Course Code: Math 271. 2. Credit hours : 03 3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: BS(Mathematics) 4 – Course Language : English

5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Dr. Abdullah Abdul Jabar Ansari

6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : 3rd semester 7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :

PMTH12. 8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) :

............................................................. 9 - Location if not on main campus : College of Science, Al-Zulfi

10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) A - Traditional classroom What percentage? 60 %

B - Blended (traditional and online) What percentage? ……. %

D - e-learning What percentage? 20 %

E - Correspondence What percentage? 20%

F - Other What percentage? ……. %

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B Objectives

What is the main purpose for this course?

Knowledge of different coordinates in plane and space

Define the conic sections in general form

State quadratic surface

Briefly describe any plan for developing and improving the course that is being implemented

to ensure subject contents that they are compatible with the other Universities

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C. Course Description 1. Topics to be Covered

List of Topics No. of Weeks

Contact Hours

The Cartesian and polar coordinates – The straight line in its different forms – Equation of two straight lines

2 6 Transformation and rotation of axes– The circle – Conic sections in general form. 2 6

Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates – The distance between two points- Direction cosines of a line – Angle between two lines

3 9 The plane in space – The line in space 3 9

Cylinder - Cone – Sphere 3 9 Ellipsoid – Hyperboloid of one sheet – Hyperboloid of two sheets – Elliptic paraboloid –

Hyperbolic paraboloid 2 6

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................................................................................ ......... ........... 2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total

Contact Hours 45 ............ ............ ............ ............ 45

Credit ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. 10

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4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy

NQF Learning Domains And Course Learning Outcomes

Course Teaching Strategies

Course Assessment

Methods 1.0 Knowledge 1.1 Deepen students’ concepts Drilling Assignments 1.2 Improve students understanding and awareness. Imitation Quizzes 1.3 Expand students’ exposure to solve the problems Writing CW/HW 1.4 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 1.5 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 1.6 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 2.0 Cognitive Skills 2.1 Ability to think analytically and critically Lectures Assignments 2.2 Ability to understand and analyze the mathematical

problems Class discussion

Quizzes

2.3 2.4 2.5 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 2.6 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility 3.1 Students can complete assignments in due time Lectures Assignments 3.2 Students can actively and critically participate in

class activities Class discussion

Quizzes

3.3 Students can act responsibly and ethically in conducting their work.

Peer and group discussion

CW/HW

3.4 Students can communicate, negotiate and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as team members

Speaking practice

Mid Term

3.5 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 3.6 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical 4.1 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 4.2 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 4.3 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 4.4 ..................................................................... .................. ..................

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NQF Learning Domains And Course Learning Outcomes

Course Teaching Strategies

Course Assessment

Methods 4.5 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 4.6 .................................................................... .................. .................. 5.0 Psychomotor 5.1 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 5.2 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 5.3 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 5.4 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 5.5 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 5.6 ..................................................................... .................. .................. 5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:

Assessment task Week Due Proportion

of Total Assessment

1 Quizzes ................ 15

2 Assignments ................ 15

3 Class participation ................ 10

4 Midterm Examination ................ 20

5 Final Examination ................ 40

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D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

Office plus Consultation hours for students per week:

- - Sunday 0800 – 1400 hrs. - Monday 0800 – 1500 hrs. - Tuesday 0800 – 1400 hrs. - Wednesday 0800 – 1300 hrs. - Thursday 0800 – 1500 hrs. -

Email address a.ansari@mu.edu.sa

E. Learning Resources 1. List Required Text books :

Earl W. Swokowski: Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, Cengage Learning, 2011.

George B. Thomas: Finney: Calculus and Analytic Geometry (9th Edition), 1995

Artzy Rafael, Linear Geometry, Dover, 2008 Swokowski: Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 6th edition.

2. List Essential References Materials :

Earl W. Swokowski: Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, Cengage Learning, 2011.

George B. Thomas: Finney: Calculus and Analytic Geometry (9th Edition), 1995

Artzy Rafael, Linear Geometry, Dover, 2008 Swokowski: Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 6th edition.

3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :

Earl W. Swokowski: Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, Cengage Learning, 2011.

George B. Thomas: Finney: Calculus and Analytic Geometry (9th Edition), 1995

Artzy Rafael, Linear Geometry, Dover, 2008

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Swokowski: Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 6th edition.

4. List Electronic Materials : http://www.sciencedirect.com/ http://www.siam.org//

F. Facilities Required 1. Accommodation Lecture room with speakers and internet Traditional White Board with markers

2. Computing resources Desktop or Laptop Internet facility in the class room

3. Other resources Availability of relevant and reference books in the library Access of students to all resources available in the University

G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes 1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching: Assignment Class quizzes Class participation Positive use of website Midterm exams Final exams

2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor :

Regular feedback from students To check the students knowledge on regular basis that also reflects the

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Teacher's input 3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching : Training sessions for Teachers. Workshops to facilitate the exchange of experiences amongst faculty members of different Campuses of the University Regular meetings among peer Teachers if same course is taught by them Encouragement of Faculty members to attend professional development conferences by the University

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement Regular quizzes and home assignments Exams Class Participation

5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement :

At the end of each semester after reviewing the students performance, course may be planned accordingly for the next semester.

Teacher needs to be abreast with the current research in the relevant subject. He may add any new topic in the course.

Course Specification Approved

Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H

Course’s Coordinator Department Head Name : ........................... Name : .......................... Signature : ........................... Signature : .......................... Date : …./ … / …… H Date : …./ … / …… H