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Fall 2026

Hongbin Sun

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Course Description:

This is an introduction course on basic algebraic topology. We will cover the following topics: homotopy, fundamental groups, covering spaces, singular, simplicial, and cellular homology theories. We will also talk about applications of algebraic topology in low-dimensional topology.

Textbook:

Allen Hatcher, Algebraic Topology

Prerequisites:

point set topology, and abstract algebra (groups, rings, and fields)