Conic Sections and Quadric Surfaces
Course description
This course covers fundamental concepts of analytic geometry and linear algebra related to conic sections and quadric surfaces, which are geometric figures described by second-degree polynomial equations.
The course explores these two concepts in their characteristics, forms, and applications in everyday situations.
Objectives
- Identify and manipulate conics, in their specific elements, through their general equation.
- Identify and manipulate quadrics, in their specific elements, through their general equation.
- Identify and apply concepts involving ellipses, hyperbolas, and parabolas, both geometrically and algebraically.
- Recognize a surface of revolution.
- Recognize and apply concepts involving conic and cylindrical surfaces, both geometrically and algebraically.
Study units
- Conic Sections
- Quadric Surfaces
Dedication
- Theoretical study (80%)
- Activity (20%)
Student commitment
- Access
- Study
- Perform the activity
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