Mathematics 130

Classical Geometry (123211)

Thibault Decoppet

2026 Spring (4 Credits)

Schedule: MW 0130 PM - 0245 PM

Instructor Permissions: None

Enrollment Cap: n/a

Presents several classical geometries, these being the affine, projective, Euclidean, spherical and hyperbolic geometries. They are viewed from many different perspectives, some historical and some very topical. Emphasis on reading and writing proofs.

Recommended Prep:

Mathematics 19a,b or 21a,b or 22a,b or 23a or 25a or 55a which may be taken concurrently; or an equivalent background in mathematics.

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