Math 6210, Introduction to Topology I,
Fall 2011
Instructor:
Dr. Markus Pflaum
Course Contents:
In this course, the basic notions and theorems of General Topology will be
explained. Moreover, elements of algebraic topology
will be introduced. In particular, the following topics will be covered:
topological spaces, metric spaces, convergence, separation axioms,
countability axioms, connectedness, compactness,
the fundamental group, and elements of singular homology.
Syllabus
Lecture Hours and Venue:
MWF 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m., ECCR 116 .
Homework:
Assignments will be given in class usually on a bi-weekly basis.
Homework is due two weeks after the assignment.
It is the student's responsibility to get these assignments in the
event of an absence from class. Show all your work.
Part of the homework will be graded. Every student should present at least
one homework solution in class.
Course Grading:
Your grade will be determined from the graded homework.
Textbooks:
Bredon, Topology and Geometry, Springer, Graduate Texts in Mathematics
Willard, General Topology, Dover Publications
Munkres, Topology, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall
Latrémolière, Foundations
of Point Set Topology
Last modified: Sun Aug 14 11:08:18 2011