Graduate Catalog 2019-2020

MATH 6850 Modern Geometry

Uses Geometer's Sketchpad for exploration and conjecture. Includes circles and triangles from Euclidean geometry, analytical, transformational, hyperbolic and projective geometries.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Utilize Geometer’s Sketchpad (GSP) to demonstrate geometric concepts. 
  2. Dynamically manipulate geometric figures to show relationships.
  3. Identify and explain geometric transformations more effectively.
  4. Develop written proofs using dynamic sketches.
  5. Have a more complete understanding of the concepts and proofs of geometry.