MATH 396W - Modern Geometry

Units: 3; UWR
Analytic and transformational geometry. Axiomatic development of modern geometry using both Euclidean and non-Euclidean models. Properties of circles and polygons, constructions. Additional advanced topics in geometry. Must earn C- (CR) or better for UWR credit.

Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2 with grade C- or better. Second Composition.
Co-requisites: MATH 300
Credit Restrictions: No credit for students who have successfully completed MATH 340

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice)
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: University Writing Requirement
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply the definitions, techniques and theorems of modern geometry.
Creatively conjecture and rigorously write, analyze and critique proofs in modern geometry.
Communicate solutions to problems in modern geometry effectively.
Explain the connections between modern geometry and the high school curriculum.