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MAT4025Introduction to Algebraic Topology4+0+0ECTS:6
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MATHEMATICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Tane VERGİLİ
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of algebraic topology that is crucial to classify topological spaces by algebraic structures.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Definitions and theorems related with algebraic topology will be covered. 1,5
LO - 2 : The relation between topology and algebra will be covered. 1,5
LO - 3 : The ability to characterize topological spaces with algebraic structures by using homotopy and fundamental groups will be gained. 1,5
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
continuous maps, product and quotient spaces, identification spaces, homotopy, fundamental group covering spaces, categories and functors
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1
 Week 2
 Week 3
 Week 4
 Week 5
 Week 6
 Week 7
 Week 8
 Week 9
 Week 10
 Week 11
 Week 12
 Week 13
 Week 14
 Week 15
 Week 16
 
Textbook / Material
1Munkres, James Raymon. 1975; Topology a First Course, Prentice Hall. Inc.
 
Recommended Reading
1Karaca, İsmet. 2020; Teorik ve Uygulama Alanları ile Topoloji, Palme Yayınevi.
2Rotman, Joseph. 1988; An Introduction to Algebraic Topology, Springer-Verlag New York Inc..
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 25/11/2021 2 saat 50
End-of-term exam 16 18/01/2022 2 saat 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 6 14 84
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 1 6
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 10 1 10
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load160