Description:
Axiomatic systems and finite geometries: axioms of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry, the Poincare model, independence of the parallel postulate. Classical constructions and the impossibility of angle trisection.
Description:
Axiomatic systems and finite geometries: axioms of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry, the Poincare model, independence of the parallel postulate. Classical constructions and the impossibility of angle trisection.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description:
Axiomatic systems and finite geometries: axioms of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry, the Poincare model, independence of the parallel postulate. Classical constructions and the impossibility of angle trisection.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
MTH 299 or MTH 317H
Description:
Axiomatic systems and finite geometries: axioms of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry, the Poincare model, independence of the parallel postulate. Classical constructions and the impossibility of angle trisection.