Math 402/571 Topology Spring 09
Week week of Topics HW Problems Suggested Problems
1 Feb 9 Ch. 1: Introduction Ch.1- 2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 23 Ch.1- 13, 14, 24, 26
2 Feb16 Ch. 2: Continuity + Q1 Ch.2- 8, 12, 15, 22, 27 Ch.2- 1, 9, 10, 17, 20, 33, 36
3 Feb 23 Ch. 3: Compactness & Connectedness Ch.3- 1, 15, 17, 23, 27 Ch.3- 5, 8, 11, 12, 18, 25
4 Mar 2 Ch. 3: Compactness & Connectedness + Q2 Ch.3- 30, 34, 43, 44 Ch.3- 32, 35, 38, 41
5 Mar 9 Ch. 4: Identification Spaces No HW  
6 Mar 16 Ch. 5: Fundamental Group + M1 Ch.4- 1, 2, 5, 16, 26, 27 Ch.4- 10, 21, 22, 32
7 Mar 23 Ch. 5: Fundamental Group Ch.5- 1, 3, 5, 11, 15, 21 Ch.5- 4, 6, 7, 14, 18
8 Mar 30 Ch. 5: Fundamental Group + Q3 Ch.5- 16, 22, 25, 26 Ch.5- 18, 19, 27
9 Apr 13 Ch. 5: Fundamental Group Ch.5- 27, 28, 29, 32 Ch.5- 30, 31
10 Apr 20 Ch. 6: Triangulations + Q4 Ch.5- 33, 38, 40, 49  Ch.5- 37, 44, 50
11 Apr 27 Ch. 6: Triangulations No HW  
12 May 4 Ch. 7: Surfaces + M2 Ch.6- 1 Ch.7- 3, 22, 32, 33 Ch.7- 4, 17, 23, 28, 30
13 May 11 Ch. 7: Surfaces    
14 May 18 Ch. 7: Surfaces + Q5    
Instructor: Baris Coskunuzer
Prerequisite: Math 301
Text: M.A. Armstrong, Basic Topology - Springer Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics
Additional Reading: Introduction to Topology, T. W. Gamelin, R.E. Greene - Dover Press
Introduction to Topology, V.A. Vasiliev - AMS Student Mathematical Library
Further Reading:  Notes on Introductory Point-Set Topology by A. Hatcher
Algebraic Topology by A. Hatcher
Grading Policy: 15% HW + 15% Quizzes + 40% Midterms +  30% Final
Attendance Policy: 75% attendance is required. 90% attendance means 5 bonus points.
Passing Grade: At least 40
Class Time: MW 11:00-12:15 at ENG B18
Exam Solutions: Midterm1
Midterm2
Final
Office Hours:  Monday 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00
                            Monday 10:30 - 14:00 SCI B51 (TA's office hour)
HW:        HWs are due Wednesday class of the following week.
Collaboration is encouraged as long as everyone writes his own solution.