Date Approved
5-31-1996
Embargo Period
9-7-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Mathematics Education
Department
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Sooy, John
Subject(s)
Fractals--Study and teaching; Mathematics--Study and teaching (Higher)
Disciplines
Science and Mathematics Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to construct a mini introduction to a fractal geometry course appropriate for community college students. The researcher evaluated the related research and the literature related to fractal geometry appropriate for community college students. Fractal geometry lesson plans were constructed. The topics covered in this introduction course include the Koch Curve, Sierpinski's Triangle, iterations, complex numbers and the Mandelbrot set.
The course is intended for students who have completed Calculus I at Atlantic Community College which is located in the southern part of New Jersey. The course is intended to be taught for five weeks for two hours of instruction per week. Exercises based on the material are explained and assigned to the students at the end of each class.
Recommended Citation
Satchithananthan, Kananathan, "The development of a mini course on fractal geometry for the community college mathematics student" (1996). Theses and Dissertations. 2210.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/2210
