Seven hours of independent study per week (working on assignments, working with recorded materials, pre-reading for seminars and applied classes, etc.).
Demonstrate understanding of the links between differential geometry and other areas of mathematics and physics, such as real and complex analysis, linear algebra, differential equations, and general relativity;
Apply results about differential geometry to write proofs and solve advanced problems about curves and surfaces in 3-dimensional space;
Explain and apply important concepts about the geometry of curves and surfaces in 3-dimensional space;
Perform advanced calculations of curvature and related quantities for curves and surfaces in 3-dimensional spaces;
Explain the significance of intrinsic measures of curvature, for curves and surfaces in 3-dimensional space;
Communicate mathematical ideas relating to differential geometry in a clear, precise and rigorous manner;
Develop and present rigorous mathematical proofs.
Prove important theorems about the geometry of curves and surfaces in 3-dimensional space;
