MATH3968 Differential Geometry (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH3968 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 微分几何（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit is an introduction to Differential Geometry, one of the core pillars of modern mathematics. Using ideas from calculus of several variables, we develop the mathematical theory of geometrical objects such as curves, surfaces and their higher-dimensional analogues.
MATH3968 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "Are you an honours student? if not, I assume you are taking the 4000 level units as part of your bachelor of advanced studies. Have you checked with uni if you decide to do honours instead advanced coursework for your bachelor of advanced studies, will these 4000 level courses c…"
On Reddit: "As entrito has mentioned, Analysis is where there's a greater focus on proving the results of calculus. I think of the calculus courses themselves as borderline applied maths units. For Diff Geom (which I've taken) and PDEs (which I studied at another uni), I don't thing being a…"
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Q: Is MATH3968 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH3968, and when is it offered?
A: MATH3968 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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