Classical Geometry

13 yrs and up, $285 per term, 28 week course/classes twice weekly – No Prerequisite

Euclid's Elements has proved itself to be the most enduring work on basic geometry and for good reason. Euclid begins with the most basic principles of geometry, such as the definitions of points and straight lines or the axiom that things equal to the same thing are equal to each other. From these modest beginnings, he deduces step by step many amazing truths about shapes and quantity. This course covers the first six books of Euclid, which are on plane geometry. These first six books were the parts of Euclid's Elements studied by most university students from the Middle Ages until fairly recently. Students will learn the proofs in these books, present them to the class, and then discuss them. Students will be expected to learn about 3 proofs in preparation for class. For most students, this preparation will take about an hour per class.

Students will present their proofs to the class by video and audio, so they will need a working webcam.

Tuesdays & Fridays, 8 - 9 AM
Classical Geometry    Henry Zepeda

Notice: This course is offered as a full year course beginning in the Fall and continuing in the Spring. Students are automatically enrolled for the entire year when registering in the Fall. Billing will occur at the beginning of each term.