Algebraic Topology
10 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MA192
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1MA192
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Mathematics A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 23 April 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
Riemannian Geometry. The course Modules and Homological Algebra is highly recommended but not necessary.
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course (grade 3) the student should be able to
- give an account of the concepts homotopy, homology and cohomology, their basic properties and relationships;
- compute algebro-topological invariants in specific examples;
- use the theory to solve elementary topological problems;
- give an account of fundamental topological examples, e.g. surfaces, knots, classical Lie-groups, Grassmannian manifolds, configuration rooms.
Content
The fundamental group and covering spaces, singular and cellular homology, the Mayer-Vietoris sequence, cohomology, the universal coefficient theorem, the Künneth theorem, the Cup product, Poincaré duality, homotopy groups, the Hurewicz and Whitehead theorems, Eilenberg-MacLane spaces, obstruction theory.
Instruction
Lectures and problem solving sessions.
Assessment
Written examination and assignments during the course.
Other directives
The course cannot be included in passing degree together with the course Topology II.