Basic real analysis, topology, and linear algebra.
Subject Matter
Students described the subject matter as theoretical and foundational.
Course Staff
Professor Minicozzi and the course TA were very approachable.
Office hours were very helpful.
Lectures
Students mentioned that lectures were well-organized and clear.
Lectures for this class were a great resource in learning.
Problem Sets
The problem sets usually had high variance in difficulty and length, but were generally solvable in groups and office hours.
A few students mentioned that problem sets were computational and relatively straightforward especially supplemented with office hours.
Exams
No exams!
Resources
Textbook: do Carmo’s Riemannian Geometry.
Several students also mentioned using a textbook that Minicozzi was currently writing.
Grading
Grading was described as mostly lenient and fair.
Advice to Future Students
“Attend lectures and discuss the class content with someone else.”
“This was a non-killer class that made me feel confident in differential geometry, so I would recommend.”
”The material in this class is essential for anyone interested in Riemannian geometry. I highly recommend taking it, and thinking carefully through everything that is discussed in class.”