2009 Fall MATH 123S-01
Bulletin Course Description Euclidean geometry, inverse and projective geometries, topology (M<148>bius strips, Klein bottle, projective space), and non-Euclidean geometries in two and three dimensions; contributions of Euclid, Gauss, Lobachevsky, Bolyai, Riemann, and Hilbert. Research project and paper required. Instructor: Staff
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Title GEOMETRY Department MATH Course Number 2009 Fall 123S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Kraines,David Prerequisites Prerequisite: Mathematics 32, 32L, 41, or consent of instructor.
Synopsis of course content
Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries.
Axiomatic and historical approach.
Constructions and proofs emphasized.
Computer software will be used on occasion.
Textbooks
Survey of classical and modern geometries
A. Baragar
Assignments
Weekly homework exercises.
Exams
One midterm; final exam.
Term Papers
Term project will involve outside reading,
a class lecture and a paper.
