An introduction to homotopy theory. Topics include the fundamental group, covering spaces and the classification of two-dimensional manifolds. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3106 and MATH 4205; or permission of the School.Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as MATH 5206, for which additional credit is precluded.Lectures three hours a week.
An introduction to homotopy theory. Topics include the fundamental group, covering spaces and the classification of two-dimensional manifolds. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3106 and MATH 4205; or permission of the School.Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as MATH 5206, for which additional credit is precluded.Lectures three hours a week.