MATA128 Euclidean Plane Geometry (4 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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An axiomatic approach to elementary Euclidean plane geometry

Description

An axiomatic approach to elementary Euclidean plane geometry; ruler-and-compass constructions; the use of mathematical software to illustrate elementary geometry.

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)

Description of prerequisites

Lukion matematiikan pitkä oppimäärä tai vastaavat tiedot

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).

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Homeworks and Course exam
Time of teaching:
Period 4
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Final exam
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Teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching

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Exam (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching