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MTH 227: Topics in Modern Mathematics


Topic for Spring 2005: Mathematical Sculptures.

(Check out the last product of this class in the basement of McConnell) The goal of the course is to create mathematical sculptures made of metal strips or other appropriate materials which represent mathematically significant three-dimensional geometrical objects. We will study their mathematical context and properties, initially visualizing them on the computer. Using the computer for reference, we will then work in groups, hands-on and often in the machine shop, to construct them.



Nicholas Horton 2006-08-27