Welcome to MAT 364 Topology and Geometry
Fall 2019 - Syllabus
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Instructor : Moira Chas, office 3-113 Math Tower, e-mail: moira.chas“at”stonybrook.edu Instructor's Office hours: Monday 11:00:00-11:00 , Wednesday 11:00-1:00, or by appointment. Class meetings: MWF 10:00am-10:53amm Earth&Space; 183 Grader :Frederik Benirschke Grader's office hours: Office Hours: Mon 1:00pm-2:00pm (Office 2-118 Math Tower) MLC Hours: Tu 10:00am-12:00p Textbook : Beginning Topology by Sue Goodman Course Materials (slides, notes, etc) are here (Including the slides of the first day which are also part of the syllabus). |
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About this course |
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From the undergraduate bulletinA broadly based introduction to topology and geometry, the mathematical theories of shape, form, and rigid structure. Topics include intuitive knot theory, lattices and tilings, non-Euclidean geometry, smooth curves and surfaces in Euclidean 3-space, open sets and continuity, combinatorial and algebraic invariants of spaces, higher dimensional spaces.We will cove Chapters 1,2, 3, 4, 6 from the textbook, and possibly more if time permits. The schedule will be updated with the progress of the course. Learning outcomes
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Exams and Grading |
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There will be two midterm exams (in class), and a cumulative final exam. The dates will be listed below. Success on the exams will require correct and efficient solutions to the more difficult of the homework problems. Make sure that you can attend the exams at the scheduled times; make-ups will not be given. If one midterm exam is missed because of a serious (documented) illness or emergency, the semester grade will be determined based on the balance of the work in the course. Students attending University Sponsored Events or in need to be absent for religious holidays should contact the instructor on the first two weeks of classes to discuss an appropriate plan.
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Homework |
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Homework will be assigned weekly and is due Wednesday before class. Homework is mandatory because it is an essential part of the course: It is nearly impossible to learn mathematics without working on problems
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Written homework assignments can always be found HERE. Only hand in the boldface underlined problems. |
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A recipe to succeed in this course |
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As in any math course, do not be discouraged if you find yourself struggling with a problem or a concept for hours. You will need to do computations in order to understanding the material, but do not waste time in mindlessly memorizing techniques. Note: Constructive feedback to your instructor will be always welcome. |
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Policies |
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Student Accessibility Support Center StatementIf you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Student Accessibility Support Center, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, Room 128, (631)632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations, if any, are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Student Accessibility Support Center. For procedures and information go to the following website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities . Academic Integrity StatementEach student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be personally accountable for all submitted work. Representing another person's work as your own is always wrong. Faculty is required to report any suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the Academic Judiciary. Faculty in the Health Sciences Center (School of Health Technology & Management, Nursing, Social Welfare, Dental Medicine) and School of Medicine are required to follow their school-specific procedures. For more comprehensive information on academic integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty please refer to the academic judiciary website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/academic_integrity/index.html Critical Incident ManagementStony Brook University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of University Community Standards any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students' ability to learn. Faculty in the HSC Schools and the School of Medicine are required to follow their school-specific procedures. Further information about most academic matters can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Undergraduate Class Schedule, and the Faculty-Employee Handbook. |