Geometry

 7.5 ECTS credits
-Axiomatic deductive systems
-Historical perspectives on geometry
-Classic Euclidean geometry and geometrical problem solving: definitions, theorems and proofs with a focus on the geometry of circles and triangles
-Constructions with compass and ruler as well as dynamic software programs
-Analytical geometry with a focus on conic sections and their equations
-Non-Euclidean geometries with a focus on spherical geometry: spherical coordinates and vector geometry applied to an idealised globe and spherical trigonometry
-Smooth curves in space: curvature and torsion, Frenet-Serret's formula and the fundamental theorem of differential geometry of smooth curves in space.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first鈥恈ycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level: Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
Attended courses in Mathematics 30 ECTS cr, including MAGA52 Calculus and Geometry 7.5 ECTS cr, with 7.5 credits completed, or equivalent
Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

More information

  • Start Spring 2025
  • Mode of study Campus
  • Language Swedish
  • Course code MAGB10
  • Application code KAU-44263
  • Study pace 50% (Day)
  • Study period week 14鈥23
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  • Introductory Information
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