Difference between revisions of "Math 465: Intro to Differential Geometry"

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=== Title ===
 
=== Title ===
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Differential Geometry.
  
 
=== (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours) ===
 
=== (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours) ===
 
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(3:3:0)
=== Offered ===
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=== Prerequisite ===
 
=== Prerequisite ===
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[[Math 214]]; [[Math 315|315]] or equivalent.
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Recommended:  [[Math 316]] or equivalent.
  
 
=== Description ===
 
=== Description ===
 
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Geometry of smooth curves and surfaces. Topics include the first and second fundamental forms, the Gauss map, orientability of surfaces, Gaussian and mean curvature, geodesics, minimal surfaces and the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem.
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== Desired Learning Outcomes ==
 
== Desired Learning Outcomes ==

Revision as of 11:36, 9 May 2008

Catalog Information

Title

Differential Geometry.

(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

(3:3:0)

Prerequisite

Math 214; 315 or equivalent. Recommended: Math 316 or equivalent.

Description

Geometry of smooth curves and surfaces. Topics include the first and second fundamental forms, the Gauss map, orientability of surfaces, Gaussian and mean curvature, geodesics, minimal surfaces and the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem.

Desired Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites

Minimal learning outcomes

Additional topics

Courses for which this course is prerequisite