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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MA 308 - Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries


Among the topics considered are Euclid’s geometry, informal logic, Hilbert’s axioms, neutral geometry, the history of the parallel postulate, the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry, the independence of the parallel postulate, and some of the philosophical implications of these topics. Especially useful for prospective teachers of mathematics.

Prerequisites: MA 111

Credits: 3 cr.