Euclidean Geometry and its Teaching
Description

Plane Geometry. Non-defined terms, Definitions, Axioms. Basic theorems for triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, polygons. Geometric loci, geometric constructions, using the analytic-synthetic heuristics. Surface area, regular polygons, Archimedes’ Axioms, circle measuring.
Solid Geometry. Space Axioms. Parallel planes, orthogonality, Theorem of the three perpendiculars. Geometric constructions in space using the analytic-synthetic heuristics. Solids, the Platonic Solids, the sphere. Surface area and volumes of solids.

Topics of History and Didactics are discussed for every subject.

Division: Pure Mathematics
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Program of Studies:
Undergraduate Studies
Semester: D
ECTS: 6
Hours per week (Lec/Tut/L): 2/2/0
Code: DI231
Course type: Elective
Erasmus students: Yes




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