MATH 525
Algebraic Topology I credit:
Introduction to the study of topological spaces by means of algebraic invariants. Topics include the fundamental group, covering spaces and their classification, simplicial and singular homology, applications such as the Brouwer fixed point theorem and the Jordan curve theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 417 and MATH 448 or consent of instructor.
Topics
- the fundamental group
- covering spaces and their classification
- simplicial and singular homology
- applications such as the Brouwer fixed point theorem and the Jordan curve theorem
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027