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Instructor: Professor Schultens

Lecture: MWF 2:10-3p

TA: Lang Mou

TA office hour: M 11, MSB 3229

Text: Lecture Notes on Elementary Topology and Geometry by Singer and Thorpe,

ISBN-10: 1461573491 ($70)

Optional: Algebraic Topology: An Introduction by Massey,

ISBN-10: 0387902716 ($75)

Material Covered: Chapter 1 from Singer and Thorpe, Chapter 1 from Massey, additional topics from Singer and Thorpe's Chapters 2, 3, 4 and other sources.

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This is a learning seminar. Students will give lectures. Some class time will be spent discussing problems at the board.

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Grading Scheme:

Attendance: 2 points per class; Giving a lecture: 10-20 points each;

Working a problem on the board: 1-5 points.

Total number of points (out of 100) gives you a letter grade via standard percentage scale.

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Homework: Homework will not be collected. Problems will be discussed in class.

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Student ID’s: You must show your student ID when asked to do so.

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Recording: Recording of lectures through means other than paper and pencil must be authorized by instructor.

Generally speaking, cell phones, iPods, iPads and computers must be turned off during class.

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Questions: Questions are welcome before, during and after class.

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