MATA128 Euclidean Plane Geometry (4 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
An axiomatic approach to elementary Euclidean plane geometry; ruler-and-compass constructions; the use of mathematical software to illustrate elementary geometry.
Completion methods
Homeworks and Course exam.
Learning outcomes
After the course the student
-knows the basics of the axiomatic geometry
-can prove central results concerning lines, triangles and circles
-can solve problems using theorems of both congruent and similar triangles and inscribed angles
-can do ruler-and-compass constructions and validate the constructions
-has basic control over some geometry-oriented mathematical software (e.g. Geogebra)
-knows the basics of the axiomatic geometry
-can prove central results concerning lines, triangles and circles
-can solve problems using theorems of both congruent and similar triangles and inscribed angles
-can do ruler-and-compass constructions and validate the constructions
-has basic control over some geometry-oriented mathematical software (e.g. Geogebra)
Additional information
28h luentoja, 7 harjoituskertaa
Study materials
Hartshorne: Geometry: Euclid and Beyond (Chapters 1 and 2 and Section 20)
Euclid's Elements
Greenberg: Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometries
Kurittu, Hokkanen, Kahanpää: Geometria (in Finnish)
Väisälä: Geometria (in Finnish).
Euclid's Elements
Greenberg: Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometries
Kurittu, Hokkanen, Kahanpää: Geometria (in Finnish)
Väisälä: Geometria (in Finnish).
Completion methods
Method 1
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Method 2
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