NMAA05038U Algebraic Topology (AlgTop)
MSc Programme in Mathematics
MSc Programme in Mathematics with a minor subject
This course is a first introduction to algebraic topology, the area of mathematics in which algebra is used to study topological spaces. We will define the fundamental group and singular homology and study their basic properties and applications.
Knowledge:
The course introduces foundational competencies in algebraic
topology. Important concepts include homotopy, homotopy
equivalence, fundamental group, covering space, chain complex,
homology.
Skills:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able
to:
- Know the definitions of the concepts introduced in this class.
- Understand the main results, their proofs, and their
significance.
- Compute the fundamental group and singular homology of simple
topological spaces.
Competencies:
The course will strengthen the student's competencies in
- abstract and precise thinking.
- elegance of exposition.
Examples of course literature: lecture notes, possibly supplemented with other resources such as the textbooks by Hatcher or May.
Advanced Vector Spaces (AdVec).
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 28
- Preparation
- 149
- Theory exercises
- 28
- Exam
- 1
- Total
- 206
Written feedback on non-mandatory assignments will be given by TA. By participating actively in the weekly exercises, the students will receive feedback from the TA and from fellow students.
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 20 minutes (20-minute preparation time)
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
- Re-exam
Same as ordinary exam
Criteria for exam assesment
The student should convincingly and accurately demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competences described under Intended learning outcome.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NMAA05038U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- No limitation – unless you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
Study board
- Study Board of Mathematics and Computer Science
Contracting department
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinators
- Nathalie Wahl (4-7e686f734774687b6f35727c356b72)
- Robert Wayne Burklund (2-7767457266796d33707a336970)