MAT 566 
Differential Topology 
Fall 2010 
TuTh 11:20-12:40
Earth & Space Science 181

Prof. Claude LeBrun.
Office: Math Tower 3-108.
Office hours: TuTh 2:30--3:30, or by appointment.


Differential Topology

The main objective of ordinary topology is to determine when two topological spaces are homeomorphic. Differential topology analogously seeks to determine when two smooth manifolds are diffeomorphic. This course will develop some of the basic tools used in the study of smooth manifolds and smooth maps.


Textbook:
Morris Hirsch,
Differential Topology,
Sixth edition,
Springer-Verlag, 1997.


Prerequisite: Geometry/Topology II, or permission of the instructor.

No exams will be given in this course. However, a moderate amount of homework will be assigned and collected. For the most recent homework assignment, click here.

Grades will be based on homework and class participation.


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