Introductory Differential Geometry . MATH 147A
Curves and surfaces in three-dimensional Euclidean space, including Frenet formulas, signed curvature of plane curves, first and second fundamental forms, normal curvature and principal curvature, Gaussian and mean curvature, Gauss equation and Theorema Egregium, and a brief introduction to geodesics if time permits.
Prerequisites: Math 6A with a minimum grade of C; and Math 108A or 117 with a minimum grade of C.
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