Math 461: Topology I

Fall 2007

MWF 2:20-3:20pm in LN G85
R 1:15-2:40pm in UU 201

Welcome! This semester I am teaching Math 461, Topology I. This is the official course website. You'll find all the information you need for the class on this website.

Course Information:

Key Dates:

Grading:

      The grades in the class will consist of two midterms, a final exam, and homework. There will be a homework assignment almost every week. In general it will be assigned on Wednesday and due the following Monday. The breakdown of the grade will be approximately

I reserve the right to alter that breakdown as the semester progresses. As of right now, it is probable that at least one of the midterms will be a take home exam. If you have a conflict with the time for either midterm, let me know as soon as possible. If you don't let me know at least two days before the exam, you will not be given a makeup.

Help and Office Hours:

     I will hold office hours:

and by appointment in my office LN2235. Please contact me by e-mail at dwyer@math.binghamton.edu or see me after class if you want to make an appointment. I will answer your email within 24 hours. In addition to my regular office hours, I will hold extra office hours before the midterms and the final.

Homework Assignments:


Midterms:


Final Exam:


Schedule
Week
 Topic/Section
 Comments
 Homework
12/3-12/7
 Fundamental Group: Chapter 9, section 52
Covering Spaces: Chapter 9, section 53
 Last Week of Class Homework 6

Textbook: Topology, 2nd Edition, by James R. Munkres.
There are quite a few introductory topology texts out there, and many of them are excellent. I personally also like
  • Topology and its applications, by William Basener
  • Introduction to Topology, 2nd edition, by Gamelin and Greene
  • First Concepts in Topology, by Chinn and Steenrod
    among others. You're welcome to use any alternate text as a supplement if you want, but the official text is the one to the left.


    • Interesting Links: This is just a list of interesting links, including some essays giving descriptions of topology.


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