Curricular information is subject to change.
• Explain the equivalence principle.
• Understand local inertial coordinates.
• Perform calculations in tensor calculus in curved space-time.
• Derive the Einstein field equations.
• Understand the connection between geodesics and curvature.
• Determine black hole solutions.
• Understand the three classical test of General Relativity.
• Explain the Kruskal extension to the Schwarzschild solution and the structure of black holes.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
| Total | 106 |
Differential Geometry (ACM40090)
Learning Exclusions:PHYC40120 - General Relativity & Cosmology
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: Take-home assignments and in-class tests | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
| Examination: End of semester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Graded assignments will be returned to students and solutions will be discussed during tutorials.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Jake Williams | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |