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Courses > Mathematics > Differential Geometry 18.950 Differential GeometrySpring 2005
The Gauss-Bonnet theorem for compact orientable surfaces. (Image by Dr. Neshan Wickramasekera.)
Course HighlightsThis course features a set of readings, as well as a full set of assignments.
Course DescriptionThis course is an introduction to differential geometry of curves and surfaces in three dimensional Euclidean space. First and second fundamental forms, Gaussian and mean curvature, parallel transport, geodesics, Gauss-Bonnet theorem, complete surfaces, minimal surfaces and Bernstein's theorem are among the main topics studied.
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