Mathematics 205 - Topics in Geometry

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

NA/QU J.Tecosky-Feldman An introduction to several areas in classical and modern geometry: analytic geometry, conic sections, Platonic solids and polyhedra, tessellations of the plane, projective, hyperbolic, and differential geometry. Students will see how symmetry groups serve as a unifying theme in geometry. This course will introduce students to the skill of writing formal mathematical proofs. Prerequisite: MATH 121 or instructor consent. Typically offered in alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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