MATA230 Geometry (5 cr)

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

Description

Hilbert's axioms and neutral geometry, Euclidean plane geometry, hyperbolic geometry, Poincaré model for hyperbolic geometry

Learning outcomes

After the course student

  • knows the basic structure of axiomatic systems and the concept of independence for axioms
  • understands the role of models for axiomatic systems
  • can prove basic results in neutral and Euclidean/hyperbolic geometry, and can apply these results in the solutions of geometric problems
  • is aware of the common ground and the differences of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometries
  • can use models to illustrate hyperbolic geometry

Additional information

The course is tentatively planned to be taught in the fall semesters of 2025 and 2027.

Description of prerequisites

Euklidinen tasogeometria on suositeltava, mutta ei välttämätön esitieto.

Study materials

TIM-luentomateriaali

Luentomoniste (Kurittu, Hokkanen, Kahanpää: Geometria)

Literature

  • Hartshorne, R., Geometry : Euclid and beyond, Springer cop. 2000.; ISBN: 0-387-98650-2
  • Greenberg, M.J., Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries : development and history, W.H. Freeman cop. 1993. 3rd ed; ISBN: 0716724464

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Homeworks and Course exam.
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Final Exam
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
No published teaching
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Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
No published teaching