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.

2026-2027