MTH 445

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MTH 445 - Introduction to Differential Geometry (4 cr)

Mathematics SCI - Division of Science and Tech

Course Title

Introduction to Differential Geometry

Catalog Description

An introduction to calculus on curves and surfaces in two and three dimensional Euclidean spaces using the techniques of differential and integral calculus and linear algebra. Topics will be selected from Frenet-Serret frames, intrinsic and extrinsic properties of surfaces, Gaussian and mean curvature, geodesics, minimal surfaces, and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem.

Minimum

4

Max

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Requirement Designation

Regular Liberal Arts

Prerequisites & Corequisites

027225

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