NMAK15023U Topics in Algebraic Topology (TopTopics)

Volume 2023/2024
Education

MSc Programme in Mathematics

Content

We will cover various topics in contemporary algebraic topology, such as stable homotopy theory, unstable homotopy theory, equivariant methods, or geometric questions, with the precise content depending on the interests of the participants. 

Learning Outcome
 
  • Knowledge: To display knowledge of the course topics and content, at the level of a beginning researcher.
  • Skills: To be able to use the acquired knowledge to perform computations.
  • Competencies: To be able to produce independent proofs in extension of
    the acquired knowledge.
MSc students, who have taken AlgTop2 and preferably CatTop.

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
4 hours of lectures and 3 hours of exercises for 9 weeks.

Please note that to prepare a lecture is a substantial time commitment. So participants should plan their time accordingly.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 36
  • Preparation
  • 143
  • Theory exercises
  • 27
  • Total
  • 206
Continuous feedback during the course of the semester
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Continuous assessment
Type of assessment details
Written assignments combined with 2-4 in-class oral presentations (depending on the number of participants). The written assignments are weighted the same as the in-class oral presentations together, and the course performance is assessed as a whole.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
One examiner.
Re-exam

30 minutes oral exam without preparation time and without aids.

Criteria for exam assesment

The student should convincingly and accurately demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competences described under Intended learning outcome.