General Relativity (MATH4105)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
MATH7105
Prerequisite
(PHYS2100 or PHYS2101) + (MATH2000 or MATH2001 or MATH3102)
Assessment methods
Examination, assignments
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Manifolds, tensors, connections & covariant differentiation, parallel transport, goedesics & curvature, differential forms. Foundations of general relativity. Applications to astronomy & cosmology.