This Spring the Math Dept. is offering a special topics course (MTH 489) 
on the Differential Geometry of curves and surfaces.  We will apply 
techniques from Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra to study the geometry 
of curves and surfaces in 3-dimensional Euclidean space.

Applications of Differential Geometry include:
(1) Computer graphics -- Pixar animators use Differential Geometry.
(2) Engineering -- Efficient (e.g. aerodynamic) shape design, Control 
Theory and Robotics.
(3) Physics -- Einstein's theory of relativity.

Prerequisites:  Vector Calculus (MTH 221/410) and Linear Algebra (MTH 
222/304/311).

As a 'special topics,' the course may not be available for 
pre-registration.  For this reason IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONTACT THE 
INSTRUCTOR, Dr. Robles at robles@math.tamu.edu, if you are interested in 
the course.