Geometric Mechanics 1100-MEG

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Main fields of studies for MISMaP

astronomy
physics
mathematics

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Basic knowledge of differential geometry at the level of the end of Analysis II (preferably Analysis II R) is required. Completion of Analysis III (without or with R) and Differential Geometry is a plus.

Course coordinators

Javier De Lucas Araujo

Learning outcomes

- Knowledge of fundamental concepts from symplectic geometry and Poisson geometry, and their equivalent physical concepts.

- Ability to apply geometric tools to study problems from classical mechanics and other related problems.

Assessment criteria

- Exercises (50 points: colloquium 40 + activity 10), half of the points allows you to take the written exam

- Written exam (50 points), passing allows you to take the oral exam

- Oral exam (50 points).

Final grades

[45,50] - 5!

[41,45[ - 5

[37,41[ - 4.5

[33,37[ - 4

[29,33[ - 3.5

[25,29[ - 3

< 25 - 2

The final grade is the average of the grades from the colloquium and exams. Possibility to improve grades through a make-up exam and final paper.

Colloquium 15-XII-2025 9-13
Written Exam 3-II-2026 9-13
Oral Exam 5-II-2026 9-16

Resit Written Exam 17-II-2026 9-13
Resit Oral Exam 19-II-2026 9-16

Practical placement

Opportunity to write a bachelor's/master's/doctoral thesis within the scope of the subject's topics.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1100-MEG in USOSweb