Mth 424 Elementary Differential Geometry I

Differential geometry of curves and surfaces; elementary Riemannian geometry; the Gauss-Bonnet theorem; applications from mechanics and field theory. This is the first course in a sequence of two: Mth 424 and Math 425 which must be taken in sequence. Also offered for graduate-level credit as Mth 524 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: Either Mth 421 or both Mth 254 and Mth 256.