• Three 1-hour seminars; • One 2-hour applied class (in weeks 2-12) and • 7 hours of independent study per week.
Construct and recognize topological spaces in various guises.
Apply the basic definitions, concepts, examples, theorems and proofs of topology.
Work both individually and collectively with staff and fellow students on the synthesis of mathematical knowledge and the application of mathematical skills to problem solving.
Be aware of the scope of applications of topology in other areas of mathematics and the natural sciences.
Demonstrate advanced problem solving and theorem proving skills.
Apply some of the most famous theorems of topology such as the classification of surfaces and the Seifert-van Kampen theorem.
Demonstrate advanced skills in the written and oral presentation of mathematical arguments that enable mathematical concepts, processes and results to be communicated effectively.
