MATH 3379 - Introduction to Higher Geometry - University of Houston
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MATH 3379 - Introduction to Higher Geometry

***This is a course guideline.  Students should contact instructor for the updated information on current course syllabus, textbooks, and course content***

Prerequisites: MATH 2414

Course Description: Synthetic and algebraic geometry; harmonic division, cross ratio; groups of projective transformation.

Text: Foundations of Geometry, Edition 2; Gerard Venema, Pearson. ISBN: 9780136020585

 


Class Format: Mainly lecture; student work at the board is encouraged. One formal presentation required and graded.

 

Coursework: You will be working on small in-class projects. The CourseWork handouts are in CourseWare by the notes. Please print them full size and one side only. Each day there will be at least one, if not 2 or 3, to turn in. Please do not turn in notebook paper or scraps of paper pulled from spiral binders! 

Assignments due:

  • Homework
  • Papers
  • Formal presentation

 

Grading: Please consult your instructor's syllabus regarding any and all grading guidelines.


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