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Welcome to MA008Real World Math: Geometry
My name is Pam Jones, I’m one of the professors that helped develop this course. In geometry, we study the rules of the spaces and objects in our world. Geometry allows us to make accurate predictions about the sizes of triangles, circles, and rectangles, which lets us calculate, design, and build. Geometry helps architects design studios, farmers buy the right amount of seeds for their land, engineers build houses, and pilots calculate the amount of time they need to fly to reach another city. We use geometry to calculate how much paint we need to buy to cover a wall and the exact angle we should use to launch a rocket to hit a distant target. Geometry is also used by artists, as you can see in this picture by M. C. Esher. In this course, we also study the relationships that exist between lines and angles. Urban planners study lines and angles to efficiently arrange houses, buildings, roads, and highways. Our street maps, water supply, and electrical connections all depend on these precise geometric calculations. How much space is inside a three-dimensional object? You may not realize you are using principles of geometry when you are getting ready for a trip, and you need to calculate how to fit two adults, three kids, four suitcases, and a dog into your car. You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus, you can find both on the left navigation panel” “Let’s get started!
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This course explores the principles of geometry and how they apply to real-world problems involving space, shape, and measurement. You will learn how geometric reasoning is used in fields such as architecture, engineering, urban planning, navigation, design, and everyday decision-making. Here are some key takeaways:
- Understand how geometry is used to analyze and measure shapes, angles, and space in the real world.
- Apply geometric concepts to solve practical problems in design, construction, and planning.
- Explore relationships between lines, angles, and shapes in two- and three-dimensional space.
- Use geometry to calculate area, volume, distance, and spatial relationships in everyday contexts.
You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus.
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Welcome to MA008Real World Math: Geometry
My name is Pam Jones, I’m one of the professors that helped develop this course. In geometry, we study the rules of the spaces and objects in our world. Geometry allows us to make accurate predictions about the sizes of triangles, circles, and rectangles, which lets us calculate, design, and build. Geometry helps architects design studios, farmers buy the right amount of seeds for their land, engineers build houses, and pilots calculate the amount of time they need to fly to reach another city. We use geometry to calculate how much paint we need to buy to cover a wall and the exact angle we should use to launch a rocket to hit a distant target. Geometry is also used by artists, as you can see in this picture by M. C. Esher. In this course, we also study the relationships that exist between lines and angles. Urban planners study lines and angles to efficiently arrange houses, buildings, roads, and highways. Our street maps, water supply, and electrical connections all depend on these precise geometric calculations. How much space is inside a three-dimensional object? You may not realize you are using principles of geometry when you are getting ready for a trip, and you need to calculate how to fit two adults, three kids, four suitcases, and a dog into your car. You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus, you can find both on the left navigation panel” “Let’s get started!
To access the AI Summary of this page or to download the PDF transcript for the video, please click on the icons above.
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Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
AI Summary
This course explores the principles of geometry and how they apply to real-world problems involving space, shape, and measurement. You will learn how geometric reasoning is used in fields such as architecture, engineering, urban planning, navigation, design, and everyday decision-making. Here are some key takeaways:
- Understand how geometry is used to analyze and measure shapes, angles, and space in the real world.
- Apply geometric concepts to solve practical problems in design, construction, and planning.
- Explore relationships between lines, angles, and shapes in two- and three-dimensional space.
- Use geometry to calculate area, volume, distance, and spatial relationships in everyday contexts.
You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus.