MAT 362 - Differential Geometry
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General Information
Professor: Matthew Kudzin E-mail: mkudzin@math.sunysb.edu Office: Mathematics 2-118 Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:00 am , or by appointment Classes: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 11:45 am - 12:40 pm in ESS room 183 Prerequisites
Students are required to have a solid understanding of multivariable calculus
and linear algebra. Some knowledge of differential equations will be useful,
but not necessary.
Textbook
The required textbook for this class is Differential Geometry of
Curves and Surfaces by Manfredo doCarmo (Prentice Hall, 1976). It
is an expensive book. You can compare the prices of
several on-line merchants at
directtextbook.com
.
Homework
Homework problems will be assigned during each lecture. All of the problems
assigned during the week are due at the beginning of class on the following
Monday. The assignments will also be posted online,
here.
Grading
The grades for this class will be based on the weekly homework and a final
examination. The homework constitutes 70% of your grade. The final exam
contributes the remainng 30%.
Disabled students
If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that
may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services,
ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, room 128, (631) 632-6748.
They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and
appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.
Students requiring emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their
needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures
and information, go to the following web site:
http://www.ehs.stonybrook.edu/fire/disabilities.asp.
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