| Course: | MTH U220, Mathematics and Art |
| Time and place: | M,Thh 11:45 PM-1:25 PM, 147 Ryder Hall (#24 on the campus map) |
| Textbook: | Math and Art, An Introduction to Visual Mathematics, Sasho Kalajdzievski, CRC Press, 2008 |
| Instructor: | Stanley Eigen |
| Office and phone: | 527 LA, x2450 |
| Email: | eigen (at) neu (dot) edu |
| Office hours: | W 11:30-1:00, M,Th 10:30-11:30 or by appointment |
Presents mathematical connections and foundations for art. The course begins with linear perspective, vanishing points and the mathematical geometry behind them. Additional topics will vary depending upon the interests of the students and instructors. These may include, but are not limited to Frieze patterns, wall paper patterns, (plane) tilings and the mathematical concepts of (plane) transformations, symmetry groups and matrices; fractal/chaos art and dynamical systems; Escher style art and hyperbolic geometry; string art and conic sections. Other mathematical-art areas include, the golden ratio, Fibonacci numbers, Pascal's triangle, polyedra, cellular automata, modular arithemtic to name a few.
The grading will be based on student projects and class participation.
Attendance will be taken and you are expected to be present for every class. It is your responsibility to be aware of any changes in the syllabus announced in class. Students are responsible for all information given when they are absent.
If you have a concern about the course or the instructor that cannot be resolved by speaking with the instructor, please contact Professor Alex Martsinkovsky (undergraduate director), 471 LA, x5510, alexmart@neu.edu.
It is University policy that no grade, including an incomplete, can be changed after one year. Exceptions must be authorized by the Academic Standing Committee.
All students without legitimate conflicts will take the final exam at the scheduled time. Do not make travel plans that conflict with the final exam.