Fall 2021 - MATH 396 D100

Selected Topics in Mathematics (3)

Diff Geo of Cvs and Surfs

Class Number: 7774

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2021
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Razvan Fetecau
    van@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-3335
  • Prerequisites:

    Prerequisites will be specified according to the particular topic or topics covered.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Topics in areas of mathematics not covered in the regular undergraduate curriculum of the department.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course is an introduction to the differential geometry of curves and surfaces in three-dimensional space. We will cover important concepts such as first and second fundamental forms, curvature, geodesics and Gauss's Theorema Egregium.

Grading

  • Assignments/Quizzes/Participation 30%
  • Midterm 20%
  • Final 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Elementary Differential Geometry
Andrew Pressley
2010; 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781848828902

Registrar Notes:

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