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Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - MATH 302 D100

Mathematical Journeys II (3)

Geometry and Symmetry

Class Number: 5285

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 24, 2020
    Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 152 or 155 or 158, and MATH 232 or 240. There may be additional prerequisites depending on the specific course topic.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A focused exploration of a special topic (varying from term to term) that builds on mathematical ideas from lower division courses and provides further challenges in quantitative and deductive reasoning. Each Journeys course is designed to appeal particularly to mathematics minor students and others with a broad interest in mathematics. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Geometry and Symmetry.  This class focuses on the symmetry of geometric objects in 2 and 3 dimensions with an eye toward understanding symmetry of real-world objects. The central theme is to first establish an understanding of geometric transformations in 2D (and then higher dimensions) and use this to classify symmetries.  Particular highlights include:
- structure of linear transformations
- isometries of the plane
- wallpaper groups
- polyhedra
- isometries in higher dimensions
 
 

Grading

  • Homework (Weekly assignments, equally weighted) 25%
  • Midterm 25%
  • Final Exam 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required textbook. Lecture notes will be provided in class.

Registrar Notes:

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