MTH 705 - Topics in Modern Geometry

An examination of modern and classical geometries especially the axiomatic development of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry. The historical evolution of non-Euclidean geometries will be considered with an emphasis on the philosophical and pedagogical implications. This course combines the content of modern geometry with the pedagogy appropriate to teach geometrical concepts to adolescents.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in Alternate Years