MATH251 - Topics in Geometry

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Topics in Geometry
MATH251 SP

This intermediate-level course will concentrate on affine and projective geometry in an algebraic setting, with attention to other topics as time permits. The relationships between geometry and algebra will be emphasized.

MAJOR READINGS

Regular classroom handouts, roughly in the format of chapters for a future textbook.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Between two and five examinations. Enough computational homework for the student to become familiar with incidence matrices and finite fields.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course should be a good introduction or companion course for Mathematics 261. The geometric constructions will emphasize the applications of matrix groups, matrix rings, and matrix fields to geometric structures.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MATH Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: MATH221

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Reid,James D.

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: SCIE137

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 6 Jr. non-major: 6 SO: 4 FR: 4

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Last Updated on MAR-24-2000