Differential Geometry (FIRST PART)
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
To provide the students with an introduction to the modern theory of differentiable and Riemannian manifolds.
Expected learning outcomes
We provide a theoretical/technical background aimed at the understanding and resolutionf of geometrical problems, with the aid of analytical tecniques.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1. Topological preliminaries.
2. Differentiable manifolds.
3. The tangent space.
4. Multilinear algebra.
5. The rank theorem.
6. Riemannian metrics.
7. Connections on manifolds.
8. The Levi-Civita connection and the curvature tensor.
9. The exponential map.
10. Isometric immersions.
11. Local minimization of geodesics.
12. Complete Riemannian manifolds.
2. Differentiable manifolds.
3. The tangent space.
4. Multilinear algebra.
5. The rank theorem.
6. Riemannian metrics.
7. Connections on manifolds.
8. The Levi-Civita connection and the curvature tensor.
9. The exponential map.
10. Isometric immersions.
11. Local minimization of geodesics.
12. Complete Riemannian manifolds.
Prerequisites for admission
Geometria 1, 2, 3 e 4; Analisi 1 e 2.
Teaching methods
Classroom lessons (42 hours).
Teaching Resources
Lecture notes; textbooks suggested in class (in particular: J. M. Lee, "Introduction to differentiable manifolds"; W. M. Boothby, "An introduction to differentiable manifolds and Riemannian geometry").
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final examination consists only of an oral exam,where the student will be required to illustrate (and demonstrate) results presented during the course.
Final marks are given using the numerical range 0-30, and will be communicated immediately after the oral examination.
Final marks are given using the numerical range 0-30, and will be communicated immediately after the oral examination.
MAT/03 - GEOMETRY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professors:
Mastrolia Paolo, Rigoli Marco
Shifts:
Professor(s)