Geometry of algebraic curves over the rational, real and complex fields. Classification of affine conics, singularities, intersection numbers, tangents, projective algebraic curves, multiplicity of points, flexes. Some discussion of cubic curves. Antirequisite(s): Mathematics 2292 and the former Mathematics 319a/b Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 1600A/B, Mathematics 2120A/B, or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B; Mathematics 2121A/B, 2122A/B, 2124A/B or 2155A/B; an additional 0.5 course in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus at the 2100 level or above, or the former Differential Equations 2402A. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. back to top
