Foundations of Geometry

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Develops from axioms various notions, including point, line, incidence, betweenness, congruence, parallelism, perpendicularity, distance, similarity, and perspective. Geometries include finite, Euclidean and hyperbolic, with emphasis on Euclidean constructions, proofs, transformations, and dynamic geometry using computer software. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Mathematics 222 or consent of instructor. Fall 2011.