Peter B Gilkey
202 Deady Hall,1-541-346-4717 (office phone) 1-541-346-0987 (fax) email: gilkey@darkwing.uoregon.edu
Mathematics Department, University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon 97403 USA

Math 4/533 Introductory Differential Geometry Spring  2009

Syllabus Version 1

  • Introduction to Differential Geometry MWF 1000-1050 + Friday 1600-1650 (Problem Session).
  • Office hours Monday 0900-0950, Wednesday, Friday 1100-1150 or by appointment.
  • Text: Elements of Differential Geometry (Millman and Parker) ISBN 0-13-264143-7
  • Homework will be due each Monday on the material of the subsequent week. The Friday discussion hour is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the homework. The homework problems will be challenging and it is essential that you have thought about the homework before comming to the discussion hour. You should also feel free to ask questions regarding the lecture that have come up then (or during class of course).
  • Grade: Will be based
    1. 25% on the homework
    2. 25% on the mid term Monday May 04
    3. 50% on the Final Exam 10:15 Wednesday June 10. Owing to faculty legislation, final exams may not be given early under any circumstances.
  • Notes: No class Memorial Day Monday May 25 2009. Teaching Associate: Ekaterina Puffini. Academic Calendar

    • Here are tentative reading and homework assignments. Subject to change
    1. Week 1 Mar 30-Apr 03:
    2. Week 2 Apr 06-Apr 10:
    3. Week 3 Apr 13-Apr 17:
    4. Week 4 Apr 20-Apr 24:
    5. Week 5 Apr 27-May 01:
    6. Week 6 May 4-May 8: Exam Monday May 04
    7. Week 7 May 11-May 15:
    8. Week 8 May 18-May 22.
    9. Week 9: May 26-May 29.  (Monday 25 May is memorial day)
    10. Week 10: June 1-June 5.
    11. Week 11 June 9-June 13  Final Exam 10:15 Friday June 12. Owing to faculty legislation, final exams may not be given early under any circumstances.

    To rest on the blue of the day, like an eagle rests on the wind, over the cold range, confident on its wings and its breadth.
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