MATH 4462 Topology
This course is an introduction to point-set topology. Topics include topological spaces, continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, metric spaces, the Urysohn Metrization Theorem, manifolds, the fundamental group and the classification of surfaces. We will also discuss applications of these concepts to problems in science and engineering.
Course overview
- Department
- Mathematics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Mathematics B.A.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Mathematics B.S.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.S.: Upper-level mathematics option (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.30 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Joseph Boninger | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 20 of 26 |
| Spring 2023 | Robyn Brooks | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 10 |
| Spring 2022 | Robyn Brooks | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 17 |