MATH 536 - Euclidan &Non-Euclidn Geometry

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0

Presents the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry and the subsequent reformulation of the foundations of Euclidean geometry. Euclid’s geometry, modern axiomatics, Hilbert’s geometry and hyperbolic geometry are studied with a view of expanding the students’ knowledge and perception of geometry, but also to gain an appreciation for Euclid’s original work.

Prerequisite(s): A course in geometry.