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Dec 14, 2025
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2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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MAT 507 - Geometry Through History
Catalog Year 2009-2010
Geometry is studied in its historical and cultural context, with
emphasis on proof, problem solving, and the logical structure of
geometry. Topics include the emergence of mathematics in ancient
civilizations, geometry from Euclid to Hilbert - with the theory of
parallels, trigonometry from a historical perspective, and the
development of school geometry.
PREREQ: Mat 347 or equivalent, or advanced calculus.
OFFERED: Irregular
CREDIT: 3
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