Introduction to Differential Geometry   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
   

MATH 551 - Introduction to Differential Geometry

Credits: 3

Parametrized curves, regular curves and surfaces, change of parameters, tangent planes, the differential of a map, the Gauss map, first and second fundamental forms, vector fields, geodesics, and the exponential map.

Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 and MATH 300, or consent of the Undergraduate Director