MATH 121ADifferential Geometry
Topics include Euclidean space, tangent vectors, directional derivatives, curves and differential forms in space, mappings. Curves, the Frenet formulas, covariant derivatives, frame fields, the structural equations. The classification of space curves up to rigid motions. Vector fields and differentiable forms on surfaces; the shape operator. Gaussian and mean curvature. The theorem Egregium; global classification of surfaces in three space by curvature.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 21 or AM 10, and MATH 23B, and either MATH 100 or CSE 101. MATH 105A strongly recommended.
- Sections begin Monday, Jan. 12th for Winter 2026.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Thimann Lab 101 | D. Navarro | Closed 25/25 |
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| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimitri Navarro | 4.6 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 100% | 14 |
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