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MA3215
MA3215
Lecturer
Loke Hung Yean Associate Professor National University of Singapore (NUS) email: matlhy@nus.edu.sg
Pre-requisites:
Multivariable calculus 1. Partial differentiation**. 2. Chain rule **. 3. Continuous multivariable functions**. 4. Open and closed subsets of the 2 and 3 dimensional planes.** 5. Equations of planes. 6. Local maximal and minimal points...etc.
Linear algebra
1. 2. 3.
Lecture timetable
15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31 May and 4, 8 June. From 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Total 12 x 3 = 36 hours.
Syllabus:
Major topics:
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Theory of smooth space curves, Differentiable structures on a smooth surface. Gauss Maps. Curvatures. Isometries. (May not reach there.)
Assessment
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Supplementary reference
Differential Geometry Schaums Outlines Series, Martin Lipschultz, McGraw-Hill, 1969.
Lecture Notes
Consultation
One hour before the lecture. Send me an email if you are coming.
Warning
This course can be considered as a multivariable calculus course on curve surfaces instead of the flat two dimensional planes. The formulas are usually long and there is a lot of tedious calculations.