Prerequisite: Good background in undergraduate mathematics.
Book: General Topology by Willard.
Reference Books:
Topology by Munkres
Foundations of Topology by Patty
General Topology by Kelley
Topology by Dugundji
Professor: Neal Brand
Office:
GAB 417B
M 1:00-2:30, T 3:30-4:30, W 2:00-3:30, F
9:00-10:00 and by appointment
Grading: Grades will be based one exam, a final and homework. The midterm exam will be worth 100 points, the homework a total of 100 points, and the final 200 points.
Exams: The midterm exam will be given in class about half way through the course. The final exam is scheduled for December 9 at 10:30.
Homework: Homework will be assigned from the book and possibly from handouts. The assignments will be posted on the web.
Web Page: From the UNT home page follow through
the links through the college of Arts and Sciences, the mathematics department
and Neal Brand’s home page to find the 5610 home page. You will find homework
assignments, and other information concerning this class at that site.
The URL is
http://www.math.unt.edu/~brand/class/5610/2008Fall/5610.html
Attendance: It is important that you come to class in order to master the material.
Disabilities: It is the responsibility of students with certified disabilities to provide the instructor with appropriate documentation from the Dean of Students Office.
Cheating: No cheating will be tolerated. Anyone
caught cheating will receive an F for the course. Furthermore, a letter
will be sent to the appropriate dean. I expect no cheating in this class.