Course: Differential Geometry 2

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Course title Differential Geometry 2
Course code KAG/DIG2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Peška Patrik, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. n-dimensional differentiable manifolds. 2. Geometric objects on manifolds. 3. Tensors on manifolds. 4. Manifolds with affine connection, covariant derivation. 5. Parallel transport. Geodetic curves. 6. Riemannian and Ricci tensors. 7. Riemannian metrics, length of curves. 8. Variation problems on manifolds. 9. Geodetic curves on Riemannian space. 10. Properties of Riemannian and Ricci tensors. 11. Sectional curvature on Riemannian space. 12. Spaces on constant curvature, Einstein spaces. 13. Isometric and conformal mappings.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
Learning outcomes
Understand basic topics of differential and integral calculus on manifolds.
1. Knowledge List of the principles of the diferential theory of the curves and surfaces.
Prerequisites
unspecified
KAG/ZG2

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance

Active participation.
Recommended literature
  • Doupovec, M. (1999). Diferenciální geometrie a tenzorový počet. VUT Brno.
  • Gray, A. (2006). Modern Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces.. Chapman \& Hall/CRC, Boca Raton, FL.
  • Kolář I. (2002). Úvod do globální analýzy. MU Brno.
  • Kreyszig E. (2013). Differential geometry.. Dover publ.
  • Metelka, J. (1969). Diferenciální geometrie. SPN Praha.
  • Podolský J. (2006). Teoretická mechanika v jazyce diferenciální geometrie. UK Praha.
  • Struik J. D. (1961). Lectures on classical differential geometry. Courier corp.
  • Vanžurová, A. (1996). Diferenciální geometrie křivek a ploch. UP Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching Training in Mathematics for Secondary Schools (2019) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter