Algebraic Topology II

Department: 
MATH
Course Number: 
6442
Hours - Lecture: 
3
Hours - Lab: 
0
Hours - Recitation: 
0
Hours - Total Credit: 
3
Typical Scheduling: 
No regular schedule

Advanced topics from algebraic topology.

Prerequisites: 

MATH 6441 or equivalent or consent of instructor

Course Text: 

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Topic Outline: 

Selection of advanced topics from:

  1. Classification of vector bundles, K-theory
  2. Cobordism theory and the h-cobordism theorem
  3. Spectral sequences
  4. Cohomology operations
  5. Homotopy groups of spheres