Mathematics and Computer Science 471 - Topology

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Macalester College

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An introduction to the topology of Euclidean, metric, and abstract spaces. Covers the fundamental ideas from point set topology- continuity, convergence, and connectedness-as well as selected topics from knot theory,three-dimensional manifolds, fixed-point theory, the fundamental group, and elementary homotopy theory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 236 and Mathematics 377. Alternate fall semesters; next offered Fall 2008. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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