Topics in Algebraic Topology (TopTopics)

Course 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. 

Education

MSc Programme in Mathematics

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.

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.

MSc students, who have taken AlgTop2 and preferably CatTop.

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.

Continuous feedback during the course of the semester
ECTS
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Continuous assessment
Weekly written assignments combined with 2-4 in-class oral presentations (depending on the number of enrolled students). The written assignments together 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.
Criteria for exam assessment

The student must in a satisfactory way demonstrate that he/she has mastered the learning outcome of the course.

Single subject courses (day)

  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 36
  • Preparation
  • 143
  • Theory exercises
  • 27
  • English
  • 206