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Algebraic Topology (Wintersemester 2024/25)

This course provides an introduction to algebraic topology which is a fundamental discipline with ties to many areas in mathematics. Roughly, algebraic topology can be described as the study of topological spaces up to deformation by means of algebraic invariants. An exemplary application is Brouwer’s fixed point theorem: Every continuous self-map from the closed unit disc in d-dimensional Euclidean space has a fixed point. The proof relies on an algebraic invariant of topological spaces called singular homology which will be the main focus of this course. Further topics include basics of category theory and homological algebra, CW complexes and cellular homology.

For further information, see the corresponding Ilias page.

The first lecture will be on 21 October, the first problem class will be on 23 October.

The written exam will take place Mo, 24.03.2025, 11:00-13:00 at 10.11 (Hertz-Hörsaal).

This lecture course continues next term with the course Topics in Algebraic Topology.

Termine
Vorlesung: Montag 11:30-13:00 20.40 Neuer Hörsaal Architektur
Donnerstag 15:45-17:15 20.30 Seminarraum -1.025 (UG)
Übung: Mittwoch 14:00-15:30 20.30 Seminarraum -1.013 (UG)
Lehrende
Dozent JProf. Dr. Manuel Krannich
Sprechstunde: Nach Vereinbarung.
Zimmer 1.013 Kollegiengebäude Mathematik (20.30)
Email: krannich@kit.edu
Übungsleiter Dr. Florian Kranhold
Sprechstunde: nach Vereinbarung
Zimmer 1.019 Kollegiengebäude Mathematik (20.30)
Email: kranhold@kit.edu