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MAT 3271 home page
 for Dr. Delman's section,
Fall 2009.

Syllabus


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Assignments:

For class Monday, August 24, 2009:   Read Syllabus and Introduction to course text (pp. 1-5).

For Friday, September 4:  Chapter 1 Exercises 1-9, 12, 13, (14*), (15***).  (Asterisks denote extra credit points.)  Major Exercies 1 & 2.

For Monday, September 28:  Chapter 2 Exercises 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3-9, 11. 

  • The in-class section of the first exam, on definitions, will also be on Monday, September 28.
  • The take-home portion of the first exam will be handed out by Wednesday, September 30, and due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7.
For Wednesday, October 14:  Chapter 2 Exercises 10, (14*);  Major Exercises 1-10, (11**), (12**).  ME 10 is extended until Friday.

For Monday, October 26:  Chapter 3 Exercises 1-6.

For Wednesday, November 4:  Chapter 3 Exercises 11-19.

Exam 2 will be a take-home, distributed by Monday, November 2, and due by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 9.
Due Monday, November 16:  Chapter 3 Exercises 20-33, 35.

Over break:
  • Catch up on reading the text
  • Review assignments, exams, solutions
  • Think about the material - consolidate your knowledge and understanding
  • Rest and enjoy the holiday!
  • (No written assignment.)

 		Exams:

Exam 1 - definitions (in-class)

Exam 1 - proofs (take-home)

Exam 2
References:

Course text:  Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries:  Development and History, by Marvin Jay Greenberg, 3rd edition, W.H. Freeman, NY.

(Supplementary references will be provided as the course proceeds.)


 		Solutions and Supplementary Materials:

Introduction to Latex

Geometry Overview

Incidence Geometry
 (final version)

Proof Strategy

Models

Proof that the Real Affine Plane is a Model of Affine Geometry

Solutions to Problem Set 1

Neutral Geometry

Solutions to Problem Set 2

Solutions to the First Take-home Exam

Solutions to Problem Set 3

Solutions to Problem Set 4


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