MATH505 DIFFERENTIABLE MANIFOLDS

Course Code:2360505
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Mathematics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. MEHMETCİK PAMUK
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the student will learn

  • the basic notions about manifolds and differentiability to use in his/her research or in the  other areas like differential geometry, topology, analysis, applied mathematics,  algebraic geometry, physics etc.
  • basic notions about vector fields, tensor fields, differential forms and the methods to do calculations related to  these concepts.
  •  the concept of integration on manifolds  and  basic theorems about it.

Course Content

Differentiable manifolds, smooth mappings, tangent, cotangent bundles, differential of a map, submanifolds, immersions, imbeddings, vector fields, tensor fields, differential forms, orientation on manifolds, integration on manifolds, Stoke's theorem.


Course Learning Outcomes

After completing this course succesfully, the student will know

  • the basic definitions about manifolds, differentiable mappings, tangent space at a point and differentials of smooth mappings,
  • what immersion, imbedding and submanifold means,
  • what a vector field is and the meaning of integrability of vector fields,
  • basic definitions and computational tools about tensor fields, differential forms, exterior differentiation and some computational techniques concerning these concepts,
  • orientation of manifolds, volume form,
  • the definition of integration on manifolds,
  • the concept of manifolds with boundary,
  • Stokes' Theorem on manifolds with boundary and the relation to other important theorems of Calculus.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Acquires mathematical thinking skills (problem solving, generating ways of thinking, forming correspondence, generalizing etc.) and can use them in related fields.
2Gains academic maturity through self-study.
3Can design mathematics related problems, devise solution methods and apply them when appropriate.
4Carries out parts of a mathematical research program independently.
5Has a command of Turkish and English languages so that he/she can actively communicate (read, write, listen and speak).
6Contributes to solving global, environmental and social problems either individually or as being part of a social group.
7Respects ethical values and rules; applies them in professional and social issues.
8Can work cooperatively in a team and also individually.
9Gets exposed to academic culture through interaction with others.
10Comprehends necessity of knowledge, can define it and acquires it; uses knowledge effectively and shares it with others.

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