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Academic Year 2002/2003

Topology
MATH 242 SP

Topology is the study of space, in a very general sense. We will discuss metric spaces, connectedness, and compactness. We will also study the fundamental group and the classification of two-dimensional surfaces, if time permits.

MAJOR READINGS

The textbook - SET THEORY AND METRIC SPACES by I. Kaplansky. Allyn & Bacon-most recent edition.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One hour exam, one three-hour final examination, about 5 substantial homework assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Criteria for admission to course: Successful completion of MATH222 or the equivalent is desirable, though not mandatory if other credentials are in order.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MATH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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