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Academic Year 2001/2002
Topics in Geometry
MATH 251 SP
This is a course in the geometry of Euclidean of two and three dimensions. The course emphasizes the groups of isometries and similarities of these spaces and the wider interplay of algebra and geometry. Discussion of
non-Euclidean geometry will be
included if time permits.
MAJOR READINGS
"Continuous Symmetry: from Euclid to Einstein" by Roger Howe and William Barker.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Regular homework, two or three examinations and a final exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Some familiarity with Euclidean geometry will be expected, though background readings will be provided if needed.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MATH
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
MATH221 OR MATH223
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Fieldsteel,Adam
- Times: .M.W.F. 01:10PM-02:00PM; Location: SCIE139
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 30)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 6 Jr. non-major: 6 SO: 4 FR: 4
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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