I am giving a reading course in topology. Topology is self-contained; all you need to know is the definition of a set. For a first assignment, please read the first 9 sections (up to p. 59) in G. F. Simmons, Topology and Modern Analysis, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1963. Do as many of the exercises as you can.
See Fall 2002 course
Some of the more interesting results are like theorems in calculus (but much more general and also easier to prove!), so students who have had calculus may have more of an incentive. I'll determine a grade for each student based on oral or written exams. Basically, you will need to convince me that you understand the material in that you can provide proofs of straightforward propositions. See my topology page to get an idea of the topic. (It's easier to follow in proper text on the printed page ;-)
The course, Math 302, will be for three credits and is listed as a tutorial.
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