MATH 4462 Topology

Name: Topology
Rating: 4.3 (44 reviews)

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

Prerequisites: MATH2216
Corequisites: MATH3320 or MATH3321 is recommended as a pre/corequisite.

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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)

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Official evaluation summary

4.30 / 5

Based on 44 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Agniva Roy
Fall 2026
Joseph Boninger
Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.37/5
Robyn Brooks
Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.71/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Agniva Roy · Gasson Hall 202 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered