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Texts and Materials
Syllabus
Computers and Calculators
Pre-requisites
Requirements
Administrative Policies
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Professor S.-S. Chern 		Mathematics 106
Differential Geometry

Department of Mathematics
Brown University
Head of Course: Professor Thomas Banchoff
Web-TA: Andrew Hnatiw
 Spring Semester 2003
Professor Thomas Banchoff
Office: Math Department 204
Extension 3-1129

Texts and Materials
  • Lectures in Classical Differential Geometry.
    Dirk J. Struik, Dover paperback edition

  • Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces
    Shiing-Shen Chern, available online

  • Differential Geometry Laboratories
    Thomas Banchoff and Associates, available online Back to TOC

    Syllabus

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    Examinations

     There will be two mid-term examinations, one after each of the first two sections of the syllabus, and one final examination. In each case there will be an in-class part and a take-home phase.

    There will be weekly homeworks, to be handed in electronically by Sunday night.

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    Computers and Calculators

     Math 106 will be a "paperless" course. All assignments will be handed in electronically, preferably typed in, or scanned in when appropriate.

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    Pre-requisites

     The pre-requisites for this course are third-semester (multivariable calculus) and linear algebra. There are no computer pre-requisites.

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    Academic Honesty

    Ordinary Brown University policies regarding academic honesty apply to this course.

    Compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    If you have any special needs for alternative instruction and/or evaluation procedures, please feel free to mention them so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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    Office Hours

     Prof. Banchoff's office is number 204 in the Mathematics Department Building (Kassar House). Ordinary office hours are after class on Tuesday and Thursday, and by appointment at other times. Back to TOC
    This page was updated on January 21, 2003