Mathematics

MATH 124 Introduction to Topology

Topics include introduction to point set topology (topological spaces, continuous maps, connectedness, compactness), homotopy relation, definition and calculation of fundamental groups and homology groups, Euler characteristic, classification of orientable and nonorientable surfaces, degree of maps, and Lefschetz fixed-point theorem.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): MATH 100; MATH 111A recommended.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall