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.
Homework   Due Date    Homework   Due Date    Homework   Due Date   
Set 1 09/12/11 Set 2 09/26/11 Set 3 10/17/11
Set 4 10/31/11 Set 5 12/07/11 Set 6
Set 7

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