Overview

This subject unifies linear algebra and vector calculus from second year into the sort of calculus used in differential geometry and analysis. The central objects of study are curves and surfaces in the space and differentiable maps. Topics include: the implicit and inverse function theorems, tangent space and tangent map, … For more content click the Read more button below.

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Subject coordinator

Yuri Nikolayevsky

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

Yes

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Advanced Calculus and Curvature

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Construct curves and surfaces explicitly and implicitly, as well as their tangent and normal spaces
2.
Apply the apparatus of calculus and differential equations to calculate geometric invariants and to derive equations of geodesics.
3.
Correctly invoke the inverse and implicit function theorems in mathematical arguments
4.
Calculate the curvature of curves and surfaces
5.
Communicate your understanding using both words and mathematical notation in a precise and succinct manner

Requisite rules

Requisites

Prerequisite