Topology II -- Spring 2012

MTH 631 - Topology II. First course in algebraic topology. Homotopy, fundamental group, simplicial homology. PR: MTH550 and MTh630. 3 hours.

• Time and Place: 1:00 - 1:50 pm MWF at 516 Smith Hall.
• Instructor: Peter Saveliev (call me Peter)
• Office: 742D Smith Hall
• Office Hours: MW 2:30 - 4:30, or by appointment
• Office Phone: x4639
• E-mail: saveliev@marshall.edu
• Class Web-Page: math02.com
• Prerequisites: Topology 1
• Text: Basic Topology by Armstrong
• Goals: Introduction to algebraic topology
• Grade Breakdown:
  • homework and quizzes: 40%
  • midterm: 25%
  • final exam: 35%
• Letter Grades: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: <60

See also Course policy.

Lectures

They will appear here as the course progresses.

• Chapter 1
• Edge connectedness
• Chapters 2,3,4
• Chapter 5 part 1
• Chapter 5 part 2
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7

Topology II -- midterm Topology II -- final exam