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Mathematics of General Relativity. Reviews tensor analysis and differential geometry before discussing the field equations of General Relativity, Schwarzschild solution and black holes.

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Paper title Introduction to General Relativity
Subject Mathematics
EFTS 0.0833
Points 10 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $696.55
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), PGDipArts, PGDipSci, MA(Thesis), MSc
Contact

Professor Jörg Frauendiener

Teaching staff

Professor Jörg Frauendiener

Textbooks

There are lecture notes but no text book(s) for this course.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Critical thinking, Research.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the study of this paper, students are expected to:

  • Understand fundamental approaches in the area of mathematics.
  • Know important tools and techniques in the area of mathematics.
  • Understand the power of this area of mathematics in modern developments and applications.

Overview

Mathematics of General Relativity. Reviews tensor analysis and differential geometry before discussing the field equations of General Relativity, Schwarzschild solution and black holes.

About this paper

Paper title Introduction to General Relativity
Subject Mathematics
EFTS 0.0833
Points 10 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), PGDipArts, PGDipSci, MA(Thesis), MSc
Contact

Professor Jörg Frauendiener

Teaching staff

Professor Jörg Frauendiener

Textbooks

There are lecture notes but no textbook(s) for this course.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On completion of the study of this paper, students are expected to:

  • Understand fundamental approaches in the area of mathematics.
  • Know important tools and techniques in the area of mathematics.
  • Understand the power of this area of mathematics in modern developments and applications.
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