Mathematical models are essential tools in modern science. In this course, we use tools from analysis, linear algebra, and topology to introduce a model that has not only been used in mathematics but also classically is used in physics such as e.g. in Hamiltonian mechanics and Einstein's theory of relativity. Other applications are found in chemistry, economics, engineering, computer graphics and computer vision, as well as recently in statistical learning and machine learning. Some of the key concepts covered in the course are manifolds, tangent spaces, vector fields, tensors, and differential forms. The course concludes with Stokes' theorem on manifolds.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
20 January 2025
Ends
24 March 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
The course requires 90 ETCS including a course in Real Analysis and a course in Topology or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5809
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2024 at 08:00 CET.
