Math 531
Math 531
Algebraic Topology
Tenative Topics:
The Seifert-van Kampen Theorem using Munkers Topology, Chapter 11.
Higher Homotopy groups using Bredon.
Homology using Munkers Elements of Algebraic Topology.
Cohomology using Munkers Elements of Algebraic Topology. .........
References
Algebraic Topology
Elementary Concepts of Topology by Paul Alexandroff.
Elements of Algebraic Topology by Munkres (main textbook).
Topology, 2nd Edition, by Munkres.
Algebraic Topology: An Introduction, by Massey.
Algebraic Topology, by Hatcher.
Topology and Geometry by Bredon.
Differential Topology (Geometry)
Topology form the Differential Viewpoint, by Milnor.
Differential Topology, by Guillemin & Pollack.
Differentail Topology, by Hirsch.
Advanced
The Geometry and Topology of Three-manifolds, by Thurston
The Topology of 4-Manifolds, Kirby.
Applications
Homology and Dynamical Systems, by Franks.
Knots and Links in Flows on Three-Manifolds, Ghrist, Holmes & Sullivan.
Other
History of Topology edited by I.M. James.