Algebraic Topology I
Ben Williams (University of British Columbia)Jan 5, 2027 — Apr 27, 2027
About the course
This is a course in algebraic topology. It introduces singular homology and cohomology, their definitions and some methods of calculation. It culminates with Poincaré duality. Applications are provided along the way.
Registration
This course is available for registration under the Western Dean's Agreement. To register, you must obtain the approval of the course instructor and you must complete the Western Dean's agreement form , using the details below. The completed form should be signed by your home institution department and school of graduate studies, then returned to the host institution of the course.
Enrollment Details
- Course Name
- Algebraic Toplogy I
- Date
- Jan 5, 2027 — Apr 27, 2027
- Course Number
- MATH 527
- Section Number
- Section Code
- 201
Instructor(s)
For help with completing the Western Dean’s agreement form, please contact the graduate student program coordinator at your institution. For more information about the agreement, please see the Western Dean's Agreement website
Other Course Details
Class Schedule
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am - 10:50am ESB 4133 & Zoom
Remote Access
Remote access for this course will be provided via zoom. The instructor intends to lecture from handwritten notes on a tablet. Lecture notes will be provided after the lectures have been delivered.
Availability
This course is open to students in the PIMS network.
Assessment
Assessment will be via homework, midterm and final exam.