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hey everyone, i need some advice. I am not the strongest math student, but i can work some stuff out. for my second year i am required to take a math course at the 2000 level. after looking through my options i came across one titled "introduction to geometry" here is the courses description:
"An introduction to classical geometry; Euclidean plane geometry; plane tiling; polytopes in three and four dimensions; curved surfaces; Euler characteristic."

how does this sound to those who know a lot about math, do you see any difficulties in any of the topics from the description?
 
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I would seek out an adviser in your university's math department and speak with him/her about whether or not it is a good fit for you. They will know how rigorous the course is better than anyone here. Sure we know a lot of math, and know what the things are in the description, but what we don't know is how these concepts will be presented.
 

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