1 Curves in the plane and in

space
1.1 What is a curve?

1. Write down the definition of PARAMETRIZED CURVE

representation.
2. Write down the definition of TANGENT VECTOR.
3. Proposition: If the tangent vector of a parametrized curve is
constant: Give a proof.

1.2 Arc-length
1. Write down the definition of ARC LENGTH.
2. Write down the expression for the arc length time derivative.
3. Write down the definition of SPEED at some point and UNIT-
SPEED CURVE.
4. Write down the Proposition 1.2.4 and give a proof.

1.3 Reparametrization

1. Write down the definition of REPARAMETRIZATION.

2. Write down the definition of REGULAR POINT, SINGULAR
POINT, and REGULAR CURVE.
3. Write down the Proposition 1.3.4 and give a proof.
 4. Write down the Proposition 1.3.5 and give a proof.
5. Write down the Proposition 1.3.6 and give a proof.
6. Write down the Corollary 1.3.7 and give a proof.

1.4 Closed curves

1. Write down the definition of T-PERIODIC CURVE and
CLOSED CURVE.
2. Write down the definition of the PERIOD of a closed curve.
3. Write down the definition of the SELF-INTERSECTION of a
curve.

1.5 Level curves versus parametrized curves

1. Write down the Theorem 1.5.1 and prove it.

2. Write down the Theorem 1.5.2 and prove it.