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Modern Geometries (MA 304)

Term: 2018 Fall Term

Faculty

Mariah H. Birgen
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 1:15 PM - 2:20 PM (8/29/2018 - 12/13/2018) Location: MAIN SC 247

Description

Rigorous treatment of the foundations of Euclidean geometry and introduction to hyperbolic geometry. Solid axiomatic development of various geometries and introduction of historical and philosophical implications of non-Euclidean geometry. Examination of geometry as a description of the physical world. Recommended for students planning to teach secondary mathematics. Fall Term even years. Prerequisites: Two MA course credits numbered 250 and above.