MATH 4453 Euclid's <i>Elements</i>
This course is a close reading of Euclid's <i>Elements</i> in seminar style, with careful attention to axiomatic reasoning and mathematical constructions that build on one another in a sequence of logical arguments. We will also emphasize clear and creative communication on mathematical ideas, with some attention to the cultural background of the <i>Elements</i> and its place in a modern education.
Course overview
- Department
- Mathematics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
- Mathematics B.A.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Mathematics B.S.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.S.: Upper-level mathematics option (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.29 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.55 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Ellen Goldstein | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 16 |
| Spring 2025 | Ellen Goldstein | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | 15 of 21 |
| Spring 2024 | Eric Moss | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 18 |
| Fall 2022 | Eric Moss | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 28 |
| Fall 2022 | Miguel Prado Godoy | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 28 |
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Sections
- Section 01