MM823: Algebraic topology (5 ECTS)

STADS: 13009201

Level
Master's level course

Teaching period
The course begins in the autumn semester and continues in the spring semester.
The course is offered when needed

Teacher responsible
Email: duck@imada.sdu.dk

Timetable
Group Type Day Time Classroom Weeks Comment
Common I Monday 14-16 Spørg underviseren 15-22
Common I Tuesday 08-10 IMADA Seminarrum 17
Common I Wednesday 10-12 IMADA Seminarrum 18
Common I Thursday 08-10 IMADA Seminarrum 15-22
Common I Friday 12-14 IMADA Seminarrum 15-16,19-22
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Comment:
Ubegrænset deltagerantal. 4. kvartal

Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
Basic notions from topology and linear algebra must be known.

Course introduction
Algebraic topology is a branch of mathematics that uses algebraic constructions to create and study topological invariants of cell complexes, fundamental group and covering spaces.

Expected learning outcome
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- reproduce definitions and results within the syllabus of the course
- apply the theory to solve problems within the socpe of the syllabus of the course
- argue in a mathematically correct and stringent way the steps in the solution of given problems
- supply stringent and complete proofs for statements within the syllabus of the course
- identify and descirbe mathematical structures within the scope of the syllabus of the course in specific examples

Subject overview
surfaces, cell complexes, group actions, homotopy, foundamental group, space covering.

Literature
    Meddeles ved kursets start.


Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
Oral exam. Danish 7 mark scale, internal examiner
Mandatory assignments. Pass/fail, internal evaluation by teacher. (13009202)

The mandatory exercises must be passed in order for the students to be allowed to go up to the oral exam. (13009212)

 

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.
Intro phase: 28 hours
Skills training phase: 21 hours, hereof:
 - Tutorials: 21 hours

Educational activities

Language
This course is taught in Danish or English, depending on the lecturer. However, if international students participate, the teaching language will always be English.

Remarks
The course is offered when needed, and can be taken as a core Master's course in mathematics, in the category Geometry & Topology.

Course enrollment
See deadline of enrolment.

Tuition fees for single courses
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